169POPULATION
6.1%UNEMPLOYED
34%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 2WZ

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 86%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 55%Male
  • 45%Female

From the last census, 55% of people in DH22WZ male, and 45% female. Men outnumber women in Chester-le-Street West Central.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 36%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 39%SINGLE
  • 34%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 2WZ is 39%. Single and 'other' people is 61%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.7%WORKING
  • 6.1%UNEMPLOYED

6.1% 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 2WZ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH2 2WZ

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH2 2WZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH2 2WZ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 2WZ

Events

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What's on near DH2 2WZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH2 2WZ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DH2 2WZ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 2WZ

Banks

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Banks near DH2 2WZ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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

Cach Machines near DH2 2WZ

Schools

Schools

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

Schools near DH2 2WZ

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres DH2 2WZ

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH2 2WZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH2 2WZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 2WZ

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH2 2WZ

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DH22WZ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA2DISTRICT2SECTORWZUNIT
Full PostcodeDH2 2WZ
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%)

DH22WZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2WZ 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 2WZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street0.4 miles E
Craghead3.7 miles W
West Rainton3.9 miles E
Washington3.9 miles NE
Houghton Le Spring4.3 miles E
Witton Gilbert4.4 miles SW
Langley Park5.2 miles SW
Tanfield5.4 miles W
Hetton Le Hole5.6 miles E
Low Moorsley5.7 miles E
Durham6 miles S
Sherburn Hill6.1 miles SE
Silksworth6.3 miles E
Annfield Plain6.3 miles W
Burnopfield6.5 miles W
London240 miles SE
Glasgow124 miles NW
Edinburgh98 miles NW
Cardiff242 miles S
Liverpool115 miles SW
Southampton273 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S
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