33POPULATION
4%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
24%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH1 2GZ

What social class do the population of DH1 2GZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH1 2GZ 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 2GZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 54.5%Male
  • 45.5%Female

From the last census, 54.5% of people in DH12GZ male, and 45.5% female. Men outnumber women in Gilesgate.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 42%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH1 2GZ is 42%. Single and 'other' people is 59%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.6%WORKING
  • 4%UNEMPLOYED

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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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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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 DH1 2GZ

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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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

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH1 2GZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH12GZ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA1DISTRICT2SECTORGZUNIT
Full PostcodeDH1 2GZ
Latitude/Longitude,
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%)

DH12GZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH1 2GZ 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 2GZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Durham1.1 miles SW
Sherburn Hill2.5 miles E
Sherburn2.5 miles E
Croxdale3.1 miles S
West Rainton3.3 miles NE
Brandon3.4 miles W
Low Moorsley3.5 miles E
Witton Gilbert3.9 miles W
Quarrington Hill4.3 miles E
Ludworth4.5 miles E
Coxhoe4.5 miles SE
Hetton Le Hole4.6 miles E
Haswell5.1 miles E
Chester-le-Street5.1 miles N
Langley Park5.1 miles W
London235 miles SE
Glasgow128 miles NW
Edinburgh103 miles NW
Cardiff237 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton268 miles S
Saint Ives273 miles S

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Hartlepool woman made threats to officer at HMP Low Newton, Durham.

An inmate at a women's prison who took against an officer at the establishment, made increasingly harmful threats against her, a court heard.

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South Shields drug dealer was caught after meeting near Stanley

A drug dealer jailed after his arrest at a handover of a consignment of cocaine in County Durham has now been ordered to pay more than 224,000 as proceeds of crime.

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Guilty: Hartlepool pensioner murdered by 'Islamic extremist'

An Islamic extremist' has been found guilty of murdering a Hartlepool pensioner and attempting to murder his housemate in reaction to the Gaza conflict.

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Ushaw Moor: One hospitalised after B6302 junction crash

One person has been airlifted to hospital following a crash between two vehicles on the B6302 in Ushaw Moor this morning.

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Heartbroken family of Hartlepool grandfather speak

The heartbroken family of Terrence Carney have spoken of their relief that his brutal killer has been convicted of murder.

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Furness farmer asks for more time to pay court fine

A FARMER who owes more than 20,000 in fines and legal costs applied to a court to ask for more time to pay money in arrears amid spiralling inflation.

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Met Office: Hour by hour forecast for Darlington today

There are set to be showers in Darlington this morning with sunny spells and scattered showers throughout the day.

Northern Echo

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