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Who lives in DY5 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DY5 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Dudley
Region
West Midlands
Population
25,242 (2024)
Population

Who lives in DY5 2

Residents
25,242
2024 estimate
Households
10,871
Census
Median age
42
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.2% of residents. 19.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.4% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

DY5 2England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
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.

DY5 2
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.3%51%
  • Male49.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.8% of adults in DY5 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.9% have never married.

DY5 2England
Married or civil partnership45.8%44.7%
Never married36.9%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.3%9.1%
Separated2.2%2.2%
Widowed5.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80.1% of residents in DY5 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

DY5 2
44%
36%
14%
England
  • Very good43.7%48.5%
  • Good36.3%33.7%
  • Fair14.5%12.7%
  • Bad4.3%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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