148POPULATION
3.7%UNEMPLOYED
58%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
54%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH1 2YU

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 48.6%Male
  • 51.4%Female

From the last census, 48.6% of people in DH12YU male, and 51.4% female. Women outnumber men in Durham South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 54%AB
  • 38%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 54% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 58%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH1 2YU is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.8%WORKING
  • 3.7%UNEMPLOYED

3.7% 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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DH1 2YU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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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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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH1 2YU

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH1 2YU

Events

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What's on near DH1 2YU

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH1 2YU

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH1 2YU

Banks

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Banks near DH1 2YU

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 2YU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH12YU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH1 2YU
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%)

DH12YU Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH1 2YU 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 2YU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Durham1.6 miles NW
Croxdale1.6 miles SW
Sherburn2.5 miles E
Coxhoe2.8 miles SE
Quarrington Hill3.1 miles E
Brandon3.1 miles W
Sherburn Hill3.2 miles NE
Cornforth3.6 miles SE
Ludworth4.3 miles E
Low Moorsley4.5 miles NE
Brancepeth4.6 miles W
Ferryhill4.7 miles S
West Rainton4.8 miles NE
Kirk Merrington5 miles SW
Witton Gilbert5.1 miles NW
London233 miles SE
Glasgow129 miles NW
Edinburgh105 miles NW
Cardiff236 miles S
Liverpool110 miles SW
Southampton266 miles S
Saint Ives271 miles S

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