96POPULATION
2.3%UNEMPLOYED
62%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 2LG

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 15%Children
  • 85%Adults

15% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 49%Male
  • 51%Female

From the last census, 49% of people in DH22LG male, and 51% female. Women outnumber men in Chester-le-Street North and East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 22%SINGLE
  • 62%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 2LG is 22%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.8%WORKING
  • 2.3%UNEMPLOYED

2.3% 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 DH2 2LG

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Job vacancies near DH2 2LG

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH2 2LG

Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH2 2LG

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH2 2LG

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 2LG

Events

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What's on near DH2 2LG

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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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Tourist Information DH2 2LG

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 2LG

Banks

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Banks near DH2 2LG

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH2 2LG

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH2 2LG

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DH2 2LG

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 2LG

Libraries

Libraries

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DH22LG Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH2 2LG
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH22LG Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2LG 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 2LG.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street1.3 miles SE
Craghead3.3 miles W
Washington3.8 miles NE
Tanfield4.7 miles W
West Rainton4.8 miles E
Witton Gilbert4.8 miles SW
Houghton Le Spring4.9 miles E
Langley Park5.4 miles SW
Burnopfield5.7 miles W
Gateshead5.7 miles N
Annfield Plain5.9 miles W
Kyo6 miles W
Hetton Le Hole6.4 miles E
Felling6.4 miles N
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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