50POPULATION
6.7%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 2HQ

What social class do the population of DH2 2HQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH2 2HQ 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 2HQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 76%Adults

23% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH22HQ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Chester-le-Street North and East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 41%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 2HQ 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

  • 88.2%WORKING
  • 6.7%UNEMPLOYED

6.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH2 2HQ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH2 2HQ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH2 2HQ

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Constituency

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DH2 2HQ Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in DH2 2HQ

Local Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near DH2 2HQ

Travel & Transport

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Travel around DH2 2HQ

Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH2 2HQ

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH2 2HQ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH2 2HQ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 2HQ

Events

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What's on near DH2 2HQ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH2 2HQ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DH2 2HQ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH2 2HQ

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 2HQ

Banks

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Banks near DH2 2HQ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH2 2HQ

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH2 2HQ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH2 2HQ

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres DH2 2HQ

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH2 2HQ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH2 2HQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 2HQ

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH2 2HQ

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DH22HQ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA2DISTRICT2SECTORHQUNIT
Full PostcodeDH2 2HQ
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%)

DH22HQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2HQ 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 2HQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street1.3 miles SE
Craghead3.5 miles W
Washington3.6 miles NE
West Rainton4.7 miles SE
Tanfield4.8 miles W
Houghton Le Spring4.8 miles E
Witton Gilbert4.9 miles SW
Langley Park5.6 miles SW
Gateshead5.7 miles N
Burnopfield5.8 miles W
Annfield Plain6 miles W
Kyo6.1 miles W
Felling6.3 miles N
Hetton Le Hole6.3 miles E
Low Moorsley6.5 miles E
London241 miles SE
Glasgow123 miles NW
Edinburgh98 miles NW
Cardiff243 miles S
Liverpool116 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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