10POPULATION
3.7%UNEMPLOYED
58%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
54%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH1 2SJ

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DemographicsDH1 2SJ

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH12SJ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Durham South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 54%AB
  • 38%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 54% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 58%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH1 2SJ is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.8%WORKING
  • 3.7%UNEMPLOYED

3.7% 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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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 2SJ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH1 2SJ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH1 2SJ

Events

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What's on near DH1 2SJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH1 2SJ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DH1 2SJ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH1 2SJ

Banks

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Banks near DH1 2SJ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH1 2SJ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH1 2SJ

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH1 2SJ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH1 2SJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH1 2SJ

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH1 2SJ

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DH12SJ Postcode Breakdown

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

DH12SJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH1 2SJ 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 2SJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sherburn1.7 miles E
Durham1.7 miles W
Sherburn Hill2.1 miles NE
Croxdale2.7 miles SW
Quarrington Hill3.1 miles E
Coxhoe3.4 miles SE
Low Moorsley3.4 miles NE
Ludworth3.6 miles E
Brandon3.8 miles W
West Rainton3.8 miles N
Cornforth4.4 miles S
Haswell4.5 miles E
Hetton Le Hole4.7 miles NE
Witton Gilbert5 miles W
Trimdon Grange5.4 miles E
London233 miles SE
Glasgow129 miles NW
Edinburgh105 miles NW
Cardiff237 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton267 miles S
Saint Ives272 miles S

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