27POPULATION
7.6%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 2QE

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 82%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 63%Male
  • 37%Female

From the last census, 63% of people in DH22QE male, and 37% female. Men outnumber women in Chester-le-Street West Central.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 34%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 2QE is 34%. Single and 'other' people is 65%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.1%WORKING
  • 7.6%UNEMPLOYED

7.6% 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 2QE, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH2 2QE Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH2 2QE

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Constituency

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DH2 2QE Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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DH2 2QE Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in DH2 2QE

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Job vacancies near DH2 2QE

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH2 2QE

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH2 2QE

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH2 2QE

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 2QE

Events

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What's on near DH2 2QE

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH2 2QE

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DH2 2QE

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH2 2QE

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 2QE

Banks

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Banks near DH2 2QE

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH2 2QE postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DH2 2QE

Schools

Schools

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

Schools near DH2 2QE

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres DH2 2QE

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH2 2QE

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH2 2QE

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 2QE

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH2 2QE

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DH22QE Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA2DISTRICT2SECTORQEUNIT
Full PostcodeDH2 2QE
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%)

DH22QE Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2QE 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 2QE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street1.7 miles E
Craghead2.5 miles W
Tanfield4.1 miles W
Witton Gilbert4.2 miles S
Washington4.6 miles E
Langley Park4.7 miles SW
Annfield Plain5.1 miles W
West Rainton5.1 miles E
Burnopfield5.3 miles NW
Kyo5.3 miles W
Houghton Le Spring5.6 miles E
Lanchester5.8 miles W
Gateshead6 miles N
Durham6.5 miles SE
Hetton Le Hole6.8 miles E
London241 miles SE
Glasgow123 miles NW
Edinburgh97 miles NW
Cardiff242 miles S
Liverpool115 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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