27POPULATION
0.7%UNEMPLOYED
9%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH1 5WG

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 3%Children
  • 97%Adults

3% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 55.6%Male
  • 44.4%Female

From the last census, 55.6% of people in DH15WG male, and 44.4% female. Men outnumber women in Elvet.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 61%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 87%SINGLE
  • 9%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH1 5WG is 87%. Single and 'other' people is 13%.

ETHNICITY

  • 90%WHITE
  • 11%NON-WHITE

90% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 20.2%WORKING
  • 0.7%UNEMPLOYED

0.7% 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 5WG 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

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH1 5WG

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH1 5WG

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH1 5WG

Events

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What's on near DH1 5WG

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH1 5WG

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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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Police Stations in DH1 5WG

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH1 5WG

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH1 5WG

Libraries

Libraries

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DH15WG Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH1 5WG
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH15WG Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH1 5WG 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 5WG.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Durham1 miles SE
Brandon2.7 miles SW
Witton Gilbert2.8 miles W
Croxdale3.3 miles S
Sherburn Hill3.6 miles E
Sherburn3.7 miles E
West Rainton3.8 miles NE
Langley Park4 miles W
Low Moorsley4.4 miles E
Brancepeth4.5 miles SW
Chester-le-Street4.8 miles N
Coxhoe5.3 miles SE
Quarrington Hill5.4 miles E
Hetton Le Hole5.5 miles E
Ludworth5.7 miles E
London235 miles SE
Glasgow127 miles NW
Edinburgh102 miles NW
Cardiff237 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton268 miles S
Saint Ives273 miles S

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