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People & Demographics
Martindale Road, Scira Court, Darlington, Darlington DL1 2FR
DL1 2FRDarlington
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in DL1 2FR.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
With a population density of 2,025 people per square kilometre (as per Census 2021), this area's closest OA output area reveals how many residents occupy a single square kilometre in the DL1 2FR area. This number is a key indicator of how densely or sparsely the community is populated.
The neighbourhood around DL1 2FR has a population density between 200% and 600% higher than the regional average of 308.5 people per km2, as shown in Census 2021 data. This increase in density indicates a highly urbanised area, characterised by dense housing, bustling streets, and plenty of local amenities such as shops, schools, and public transport options. Such areas often attract individuals seeking convenience and community activities.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in DL1 2FR are married?
Census 2021 reveals that 33.5% of residents in the postcode DL1 2FR are either married or in a civil partnership. This is lower than compared to the national average across England & Wales, which is 44.7%, a variance of -25.1%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
33.5%
-25.1%Percentage of people in DL1 2FR who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
In the DL1 2FR postcode, 19.6% of the population consists of children aged 15 and under, compared with 17.3% across the whole of England. Meanwhile, 24.7% of residents are aged 65 or older, covering those who are of retirement age. This compares to 21.8% across England & Wales.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
24.7%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The 2021 Census indicates that 19.2% of households within the DL1 2FR postcode area are comprised of single occupants. This is higher than compared to the rate across England & Wales, with a difference of 50.0% relative to the national percentage, which is 12.8% for single-person households.
19.2%
50.0%Percentage of DL1 2FR households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00062193), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (DL1 2FR) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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