durham DH1 Postcodes
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Durham (DH1)
The DH1 postcode area is located in the Durham postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 1912 individual postcodes.
There are 39 electoral wards in the DH1 postcode area, including Chester Le Street, Consett, Durham, Houghton Le Spring, Stanley which come under the local authority of the County Durham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in DH1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of DH1 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The DH1 postcode is the geographical designation of the Durham region, covering the areas of Framwellgate Moor, Pity Me, Durham City Centre, Gilesgate, Sherburn, Belmont, Bowburn, Pelton, Shincliffe, Old Durham and Partington. It is a suburban area located in the northeast of England.
Framwellgate Moor is one of the larger suburbs of Durham and is located just South of the city centre. This area is popular amongst students- the University of Durham's Palatine Centre is located here. Gilesgate is located northeast of Durham city centre, right next to the River Wear. Here you can find the Butterbee Farm, which is a local attraction.
Pity Me is located southwest of the city centre and is known for its excellent transport links, including the East Coast Mainline. The Shotton Hall industrial area is also located here. Sherburn is situated East of Durham city centre and is host to a number of exclusive, family-owned businesses. Further North of Sherburn lies Belmont, a village that first developed during the medieval period.
Bowburn is located just South of Belmont and was once the home of a coal mining community. Pelton is a small village situated further East of Bowburn. Shincliffe is located further East of Pelton and is an affluent village known for its landscape and bluebell wood. Old Durham is situated South of Pelton and is known for being the birthplace of the 12th century prince Bishop of Durham. Partington, lies along the riverside of the River Wear and is host to a large number of recreational activities.
TheDH1 postcode is a diverse region – from large suburban areas like Framwellgate Moor and Pity Me to the rural villages of Belmont and Shincliffe. It is a location filled with character, culture, and history.
Demographics
Durham
DH1 is located in the county of Durham, in England.
Durham has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
Durham has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | DH1 |
| Postal Town | Durham |
| MSOA Name | County Durham 030 |
| LSOA Name | County Durham 030D |
| County | Durham |
| Region | Durham |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
DH1 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DH1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.