1POPULATION
9.5%UNEMPLOYED
44%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
9%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 1BJ

What social class do the population of DH2 1BJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH2 1BJ 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 DH2 1BJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 0%Male
  • 100%Female

From the last census, 0% of people in DH21BJ male, and 100% female. Women outnumber men in Pelton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 9%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 43%DE

According to census records, 9% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 44%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 1BJ is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84%WORKING
  • 9.5%UNEMPLOYED

9.5% 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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DH2 1BJ 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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Taxis near DH2 1BJ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH2 1BJ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 1BJ

Events

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What's on near DH2 1BJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH2 1BJ

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 DH2 1BJ

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 DH2 1BJ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH2 1BJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 1BJ

Libraries

Libraries

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DH21BJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH2 1BJ
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Postal TownDurham
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH21BJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 1BJ 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 DH2 1BJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street2.1 miles SE
Craghead3 miles W
Washington3.9 miles E
Tanfield4 miles W
Burnopfield5 miles W
Gateshead5.1 miles N
Witton Gilbert5.2 miles S
Kyo5.3 miles W
Annfield Plain5.5 miles W
Houghton Le Spring5.6 miles E
West Rainton5.6 miles E
Langley Park5.6 miles SW
Felling5.9 miles N
Lanchester6.5 miles SW
Walker7.1 miles NE
London242 miles SE
Glasgow122 miles NW
Edinburgh97 miles NW
Cardiff243 miles S
Liverpool116 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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