72POPULATION
4.7%UNEMPLOYED
30%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
31%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH1 2JU

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 9%Children
  • 91%Adults

9% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 48.6%Male
  • 51.4%Female

From the last census, 48.6% of people in DH12JU male, and 51.4% female. Women outnumber men in Gilesgate.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 31%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 58%SINGLE
  • 30%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH1 2JU is 58%. Single and 'other' people is 43%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 63.6%WORKING
  • 4.7%UNEMPLOYED

4.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH1 2JU

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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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies in DH1 2JU

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH12JU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH1 2JU
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH12JU Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH1 2JU 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 2JU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Durham1 miles SW
Sherburn Hill2.8 miles E
Sherburn2.9 miles E
Croxdale3.2 miles S
Brandon3.2 miles SW
West Rainton3.4 miles NE
Witton Gilbert3.5 miles W
Low Moorsley3.8 miles E
Quarrington Hill4.7 miles E
Langley Park4.7 miles W
Coxhoe4.8 miles SE
Ludworth4.9 miles E
Hetton Le Hole4.9 miles E
Chester-le-Street4.9 miles N
Brancepeth5 miles SW
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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