3POPULATION
4%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
24%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH1 2YD belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH1 2YD 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 2YD from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 66.7%Male
  • 33.3%Female

From the last census, 66.7% of people in DH12YD male, and 33.3% female. Men outnumber women in Gilesgate.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 42%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH1 2YD is 42%. Single and 'other' people is 59%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.6%WORKING
  • 4%UNEMPLOYED

4% 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

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH1 2YD

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH1 2YD

Events

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What's on near DH1 2YD

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH1 2YD

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH12YD Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH1 2YD
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
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%)

DH12YD Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH1 2YD 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 2YD.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Durham1.5 miles SW
Sherburn Hill2.1 miles E
Sherburn2.3 miles E
West Rainton3 miles NE
Low Moorsley3.1 miles E
Croxdale3.3 miles SW
Brandon3.8 miles W
Witton Gilbert4.1 miles W
Quarrington Hill4.2 miles SE
Ludworth4.2 miles E
Hetton Le Hole4.3 miles E
Coxhoe4.5 miles SE
Haswell4.8 miles E
Chester-le-Street5.1 miles N
Langley Park5.4 miles W
London235 miles SE
Glasgow128 miles NW
Edinburgh103 miles NW
Cardiff238 miles S
Liverpool112 miles SW
Southampton268 miles S
Saint Ives273 miles S

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