32POPULATION
2.3%UNEMPLOYED
62%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
34%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH1 1DR

What social class do the population of DH1 1DR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH1 1DR in Durham, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about DH1 1DR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 11%Children
  • 89%Adults

11% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 56.3%Male
  • 43.8%Female

From the last census, 56.3% of people in DH11DR male, and 43.8% female. Men outnumber women in Gilesgate.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 34%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 34% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 62%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH1 1DR is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.5%WORKING
  • 2.3%UNEMPLOYED

2.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Cash Machines

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Schools

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Libraries

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DH11DR Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA1DISTRICT1SECTORDRUNIT
Full PostcodeDH1 1DR
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH11DR Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH1 1DR postcode is located in the postal town of Durham. Durham 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 DH1 1DR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Durham1.5 miles SW
Sherburn Hill2.5 miles E
Sherburn2.7 miles E
West Rainton2.9 miles NE
Low Moorsley3.3 miles E
Croxdale3.6 miles S
Witton Gilbert3.7 miles W
Brandon3.7 miles SW
Hetton Le Hole4.4 miles E
Ludworth4.6 miles E
Chester-le-Street4.6 miles N
Quarrington Hill4.7 miles SE
Langley Park5 miles W
Coxhoe5 miles SE
Haswell5.1 miles E
London235 miles SE
Glasgow128 miles NW
Edinburgh103 miles NW
Cardiff238 miles S
Liverpool112 miles SW
Southampton268 miles S
Saint Ives273 miles S

Darlington A1(M) junction roundabout part-closed for 10 weeks

Drivers can expect long delays and detours as half of the roundabout over the A1(M) at Darlington will close from next week.

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Plans to revamp Prince Bishops shopping centre, Durham

A planning application for a redevelopment of the shopping centre that sits at the heart of Durham City centre has been lodged.

Northern Echo

Live: Police on scene after crash on Neasham Road, Darlington

We have received reports of a crash in Darlington, with police on the scene. Follow for live updates.

Northern Echo

Four-vehicle crash on A1(M) Durham caused severe delays

Long delays were caused this morning following a four-vehicle crash on the A1(M) in Carrville

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New food markets coming to Aycliffe and Crook this year

New food market events ran by the organisers of Bishop Auckland's Street Food Market are coming to Aycliffe and Crook next month.

Northern Echo

Newton Aycliffe reignited Hitachi row is 'smoke and mirrors'

Rows reignited following fears for the future of Newton Aycliffe's Hitachi factory are just 'smole and mirrors' one mayoral candidate said.

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The Ghost Of Lumley escape room at Lumley Castle Hotel

The new attraction, which is called 'Lily, The Ghost of Lumley' has seen an escape room open at Lumley Castle Hotel.

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MP vows to do 'everything possible' to support Aycliffe Hitachi

Sedgefield MP Paul Howell has intensified discussions with ministers, management and union leaders as Hitachi faces an order crisis. Writing for The Northern Echo, he says he'll do everything possible&hellip

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