27POPULATION
2.5%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
29%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH3 4SW

What social class do the population of DH3 4SW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH3 4SW 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 DH3 4SW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 83%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 51.9%Male
  • 48.1%Female

From the last census, 51.9% of people in DH34SW male, and 48.1% female. Men outnumber women in Lumley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 29%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 16%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

  • 22%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH3 4SW is 22%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.1%WORKING
  • 2.5%UNEMPLOYED

2.5% 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 DH3 4SW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH3 4SW Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH3 4SW

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Constituency

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DH3 4SW Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Job vacancies near DH3 4SW

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH3 4SW

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH3 4SW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH3 4SW

Events

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What's on near DH3 4SW

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH3 4SW

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH3 4SW

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH3 4SW

Banks

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Banks near DH3 4SW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH3 4SW

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH3 4SW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH3 4SW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH3 4SW

Libraries

Libraries

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DH34SW Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH3 4SW
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Postal TownDurham
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Ward Name
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LSOA Name
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH34SW Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH3 4SW 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 DH3 4SW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street1.5 miles NW
West Rainton2 miles E
Houghton Le Spring2.9 miles E
Hetton Le Hole3.7 miles E
Low Moorsley3.8 miles E
Sherburn Hill4.3 miles SE
Washington4.4 miles N
Witton Gilbert4.6 miles SW
Durham5 miles S
Silksworth5.2 miles E
Craghead5.3 miles W
Sherburn5.3 miles SE
Langley Park5.8 miles W
South Hetton6 miles E
Haswell6 miles E
London239 miles SE
Glasgow126 miles NW
Edinburgh100 miles NW
Cardiff241 miles S
Liverpool115 miles SW
Southampton272 miles S
Saint Ives277 miles S

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