24POPULATION
2%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH1 2WY

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 86%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 16% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 62.5%Male
  • 37.5%Female

From the last census, 62.5% of people in DH12WY male, and 37.5% female. Men outnumber women in Belmont.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 60%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH1 2WY is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.1%WORKING
  • 2%UNEMPLOYED

2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH1 2WY, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH1 2WY Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH1 2WY

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH1 2WY

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH1 2WY

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH1 2WY

Events

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What's on near DH1 2WY

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH1 2WY

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DH1 2WY

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH1 2WY

Banks

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Banks near DH1 2WY

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH1 2WY postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DH1 2WY

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH1 2WY area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH1 2WY

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres DH1 2WY

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH1 2WY

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH1 2WY

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH1 2WY

Libraries

Libraries

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DH12WY Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA1DISTRICT2SECTORWYUNIT
Full PostcodeDH1 2WY
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%)

DH12WY Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH1 2WY 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 2WY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sherburn Hill2.2 miles E
West Rainton2.2 miles NE
Durham2.2 miles SW
Sherburn2.7 miles E
Low Moorsley2.8 miles E
Hetton Le Hole3.8 miles E
Witton Gilbert3.9 miles W
Chester-le-Street4.2 miles N
Croxdale4.3 miles S
Brandon4.4 miles SW
Ludworth4.4 miles E
Haswell4.8 miles E
Houghton Le Spring4.8 miles NE
Quarrington Hill4.9 miles SE
Langley Park5.3 miles W
London236 miles SE
Glasgow128 miles NW
Edinburgh103 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool113 miles SW
Southampton269 miles S
Saint Ives274 miles S

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