16POPULATION
2%UNEMPLOYED
68%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
31%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH1 2LX

What social class do the population of DH1 2LX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH1 2LX 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 DH1 2LX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 87%Adults

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

GENDER SPLIT

  • 43.8%Male
  • 56.3%Female

From the last census, 43.8% of people in DH12LX male, and 56.3% female. Women outnumber men in Belmont.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 31%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 18%SINGLE
  • 68%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH1 2LX is 18%. Single and 'other' people is 82%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.7%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

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH1 2LX, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH1 2LX 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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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH1 2LX

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH1 2LX

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH1 2LX

Events

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What's on near DH1 2LX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH1 2LX

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DH1 2LX

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH1 2LX

Banks

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Banks near DH1 2LX

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH1 2LX

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH1 2LX

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH1 2LX

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH1 2LX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH1 2LX

Libraries

Libraries

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DH12LX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH1 2LX
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH12LX Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH1 2LX 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 DH1 2LX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sherburn Hill1.7 miles E
Durham1.9 miles W
Sherburn2 miles E
West Rainton2.7 miles NE
Low Moorsley2.7 miles E
Croxdale3.7 miles SW
Ludworth3.9 miles E
Hetton Le Hole3.9 miles E
Quarrington Hill4.1 miles SE
Brandon4.2 miles W
Haswell4.4 miles E
Witton Gilbert4.4 miles W
Coxhoe4.6 miles SE
Chester-le-Street5 miles N
South Hetton5.2 miles E
London235 miles SE
Glasgow128 miles NW
Edinburgh104 miles NW
Cardiff238 miles S
Liverpool112 miles SW
Southampton268 miles S
Saint Ives273 miles S

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