22POPULATION
2%UNEMPLOYED
57%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
29%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 2XL

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 82%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.5%Male
  • 54.5%Female

From the last census, 45.5% of people in DH22XL male, and 54.5% female. Women outnumber men in Chester-le-Street South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 29%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 27%SINGLE
  • 57%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 2XL is 27%. Single and 'other' people is 73%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.6%WORKING
  • 2%UNEMPLOYED

2% 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 2XL Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH2 2XL

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DH2 2XL Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Job vacancies near DH2 2XL

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Traffic near DH2 2XL

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Taxis near DH2 2XL

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 2XL

Events

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What's on near DH2 2XL

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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 2XL

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 2XL

Banks

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Banks near DH2 2XL

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH2 2XL

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH2 2XL

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DH2 2XL

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 2XL

Libraries

Libraries

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Essential InformationDH2 2XL

DH22XL Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA2DISTRICT2SECTORXLUNIT
Full PostcodeDH2 2XL
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%)

DH22XL Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2XL 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 2XL.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street1.3 miles E
Craghead2.7 miles W
Witton Gilbert3.8 miles SW
Langley Park4.5 miles SW
Tanfield4.5 miles W
West Rainton4.6 miles E
Washington4.7 miles NE
Houghton Le Spring5.3 miles E
Annfield Plain5.3 miles W
Burnopfield5.7 miles NW
Kyo5.7 miles W
Lanchester5.8 miles W
Durham6 miles SE
Low Moorsley6.4 miles E
Hetton Le Hole6.4 miles E
London240 miles SE
Glasgow123 miles NW
Edinburgh98 miles NW
Cardiff242 miles S
Liverpool115 miles SW
Southampton273 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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