24POPULATION
7.6%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH2 2SH

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the DH2 2SH postcode area in Durham.

We've got loads of statistics for DH2 2SH, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

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DemographicsDH2 2SH

What social class do the population of DH2 2SH belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH2 2SH 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 2SH 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

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH22SH male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men 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 2SH 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

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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

DH2 2SH Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DH2 2SH, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in DH2 2SH

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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DH2 2SH Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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DH2 2SH Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area DH22SH. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in DH2 2SH

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near DH2 2SH

Travel & Transport

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Travel

Travel

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Travel around DH2 2SH

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

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Traffic near DH2 2SH

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the DH2 2SH area.

Taxis near DH2 2SH

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH2 2SH

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 2SH

Events

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What's on near DH2 2SH

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH2 2SH

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DH2 2SH.

Hotels near DH2 2SH

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near DH2 2SH, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information DH2 2SH

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 2SH

Banks

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Banks near DH2 2SH

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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

Cach Machines near DH2 2SH

Schools

Schools

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

Schools near DH2 2SH

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres DH2 2SH

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH2 2SH

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near DH2 2SH.

Emergencies in DH2 2SH

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 2SH

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH2 2SH

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DH22SH Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA2DISTRICT2SECTORSHUNIT
Full PostcodeDH2 2SH
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%)

DH22SH Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2SH 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 2SH.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street2 miles E
Craghead2.3 miles W
Tanfield3.7 miles W
Witton Gilbert4.4 miles S
Washington4.7 miles E
Langley Park4.8 miles SW
Annfield Plain4.8 miles W
Burnopfield4.9 miles NW
Kyo5 miles W
West Rainton5.5 miles E
Lanchester5.7 miles SW
Gateshead5.7 miles N
Houghton Le Spring5.9 miles E
Felling6.8 miles NE
Durham6.9 miles SE
London241 miles SE
Glasgow122 miles NW
Edinburgh97 miles NW
Cardiff242 miles S
Liverpool115 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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