26POPULATION
7.2%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 3LQ

What social class do the population of DH2 3LQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH2 3LQ 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 3LQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 85%Adults

16% 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 DH23LQ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Sacriston.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 32%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

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 46%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 3LQ is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.6%WORKING
  • 7.2%UNEMPLOYED

7.2% 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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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH2 3LQ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH2 3LQ

Local Amenities

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Banks

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Banks near DH2 3LQ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH2 3LQ

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH2 3LQ

Shopping Centres

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Emergencies in DH2 3LQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 3LQ

Libraries

Libraries

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DH23LQ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA2DISTRICT3SECTORLQUNIT
Full PostcodeDH2 3LQ
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%)

DH23LQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 3LQ 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 3LQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street1.9 miles NE
Witton Gilbert2.4 miles SW
Craghead3.3 miles W
Langley Park3.5 miles W
West Rainton3.8 miles E
Durham4.3 miles SE
Houghton Le Spring5.3 miles E
Sherburn Hill5.3 miles E
Low Moorsley5.4 miles E
Brandon5.4 miles S
Lanchester5.6 miles W
Hetton Le Hole5.7 miles E
Tanfield5.8 miles NW
Annfield Plain5.8 miles W
Washington5.9 miles NE
London238 miles SE
Glasgow124 miles NW
Edinburgh99 miles NW
Cardiff240 miles S
Liverpool113 miles SW
Southampton271 miles S
Saint Ives276 miles S

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