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Who lives in DY12 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DY12 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Wyre Forest
Region
West Midlands
Population
11,042 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DY12 2

Residents
11,042
2024 estimate
Households
5,059
Census
Median age
55
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
12% / 34%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 9.3% of residents. 11.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 34% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

DY12 2England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.3% of residents are female and 49.7% male.

DY12 2
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.3%51%
  • Male49.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

53.7% of adults in DY12 2 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 25.3% have never married.

DY12 2England
Married or civil partnership53.7%44.7%
Never married25.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.5%9.1%
Separated2.1%2.2%
Widowed8.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.4% of residents in DY12 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DY12 2
43%
37%
15%
England
  • Very good42.8%48.5%
  • Good36.6%33.7%
  • Fair14.9%12.7%
  • Bad4.4%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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