durham DH2 Postcodes
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Durham (DH2)
The DH2 postcode area is located in the Durham postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 847 individual postcodes.
There are 21 electoral wards in the DH2 postcode area, including Chester Le Street, Consett, Durham, Houghton Le Spring, Stanley which come under the local authority of the County Durham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in DH2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of DH2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
DH2 is a postcode district in the Durham district in the North East of England. It covers the towns of Birtley, Bramley, Grangetown, Harraton, Burdon and Houghton-Le-Spring in the foreground.
The postcode district is part of the Tyne and Wear county and includes part of the District of Sunderland, forming a part of the cities of Sunderland and Durham. It is located at the southern edge of the metropolitan area of Newcastle/Gateshead, which also includes the postcode district DH5.
The DH2 postcode district is home to a population of around 27,400 people and is a mix of urban and rural. It covers an area of approximately 14 square miles.
The main roads that run through the DH2 postcode district are the A183, A182, and A19. The area is served by Sunderland Metropolitan Railway and has several bus routes that link to the district's towns and local amenities.
The district has a selection of shops, supermarkets, gyms, post offices and banks. There are several churches within the district, some dating back to the medieval period.
The DH2 postcode district is located on the South Tyneside coastline and overlooks the River Wear. The area is popular for its countryside and sea walks as well as the nearby National Trust and RSPB-managed reserves.
The area is popular with commuters, due its close proximity to Newcastle City Centre and its easy access to the East Coast mainline.
Schools located in the DH2 postcode district include Birtley Primary School, St James' CofE Academy, Lordsmoor Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School.
Demographics
Durham
DH2 is located in the county of Durham, in England.
Durham has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
Durham has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | DH2 |
| Postal Town | Durham |
| MSOA Name | County Durham 007 |
| LSOA Name | County Durham 007D |
| County | Durham |
| Region | Durham |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
DH2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DH2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.