12POPULATION
6.1%UNEMPLOYED
34%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH3 4WU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH3 4WU 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 4WU 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

  • 66.7%Male
  • 33.3%Female

From the last census, 66.7% of people in DH34WU male, and 33.3% 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 DH3 4WU 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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Demographics

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Emergencies in DH3 4WU

Post Offices

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Libraries

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DH34WU Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA3DISTRICT4SECTORWUUNIT
Full PostcodeDH3 4WU
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%)

DH34WU Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH3 4WU 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 4WU.

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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County Durham thieves in court for stealing Easter eggs

The thieves, who are from Chester-le-Street and Crook, appeared in court this month charged with theft of Easter eggs, among other things.

Northern Echo

Newton Aycliffe reignited Hitachi row is 'smoke and mirrors'

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Renovation work on The Kings Arms in Billingham complete

Billingham pub, The Kings Arms, onWolviston Road, closed its doors in lateFebruaryand has now reopened following the completion of major works.

Northern Echo

Dogs Trust Darlington issue 'poisonous' chocolate warning

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Murder suspect arrested as man dies from stabbing in North Shields

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Northern Echo

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