Who lives in DT5 2LT
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT5 2LT, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Southwell & Weston
- Council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,360 (2024)
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Who lives in DT5 2LT
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DT5 2LT (Southwell & Weston) (about 2,360 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 9.2% of residents. 15.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 25.1% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
50.1% of residents are female and 49.9% male.
- Female50.1%51%
- Male49.9%49%
Relationship status
47.5% of adults in the DT5 2LT area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 30.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
78.4% of residents in the DT5 2LT area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.6%48.5%
- Good34.8%33.7%
- Fair15.4%12.7%
- Bad4.7%4%
- Very bad1.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.