57POPULATION
8.4%UNEMPLOYED
34%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DL1 2LX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DL1 2LX in Darlington, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about DL1 2LX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 81%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 57.9%Male
  • 42.1%Female

From the last census, 57.9% of people in DL12LX male, and 42.1% female. Men outnumber women in Central.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 41%SINGLE
  • 34%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DL1 2LX is 41%. Single and 'other' people is 58%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.1%WORKING
  • 8.4%UNEMPLOYED

8.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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DL1 2LX Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DL1 2LX

Events

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What's on near DL1 2LX

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Banks near DL1 2LX

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DL1 2LX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DL12LX Postcode Breakdown

DLAREA1DISTRICT2SECTORLXUNIT
Full PostcodeDL1 2LX
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDarlington
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

DL12LX Postal District

Compass Postal District

DL1 2LX postcode is located in the postal town of Darlington. Darlington postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode DL1 2LX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Darlington1.1 miles W
Eryholme3.5 miles SE
Croft3.6 miles S
Middleton One Row3.7 miles E
Aycliffe4.7 miles N
Newton Morrell5.1 miles SW
Lucy Cross5.6 miles W
Newton Aycliffe5.9 miles N
Stockton-on-Tees6 miles E
Aldbrough6.7 miles W
Middleton Tyas7.2 miles SW
Great Smeaton7.5 miles SE
Gainford7.9 miles W
Yarm7.9 miles E
Yarm On Tees7.9 miles E
London218 miles SE
Glasgow138 miles NW
Edinburgh117 miles NW
Cardiff221 miles S
Liverpool98 miles SW
Southampton251 miles S
Saint Ives256 miles S

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