36POPULATION
2.1%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
32%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH1 5SW

What social class do the population of DH1 5SW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH1 5SW 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 5SW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 81%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.8%Male
  • 47.2%Female

From the last census, 52.8% of people in DH15SW male, and 47.2% female. Men outnumber women in Newton Hall.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 60%C2/C2
  • 9%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH1 5SW is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 73%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.8%WORKING
  • 2.1%UNEMPLOYED

2.1% 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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Crime stats in DH1 5SW

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH1 5SW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH1 5SW

Events

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What's on near DH1 5SW

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Attractions

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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 5SW

Banks

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Banks near DH1 5SW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH1 5SW

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH1 5SW

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DH1 5SW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH1 5SW

Libraries

Libraries

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DH15SW Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA1DISTRICT5SECTORSWUNIT
Full PostcodeDH1 5SW
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%)

DH15SW Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH1 5SW 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 5SW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Durham2.2 miles S
Witton Gilbert2.5 miles W
West Rainton3 miles E
Chester-le-Street3.5 miles N
Sherburn Hill3.6 miles E
Brandon3.9 miles SW
Langley Park3.9 miles W
Low Moorsley4.1 miles E
Sherburn4.1 miles E
Croxdale4.5 miles S
Hetton Le Hole4.9 miles E
Craghead5.2 miles NW
Houghton Le Spring5.4 miles NE
Brancepeth5.6 miles SW
Ludworth5.9 miles E
London236 miles SE
Glasgow126 miles NW
Edinburgh102 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool112 miles SW
Southampton270 miles S
Saint Ives274 miles S

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