6POPULATION
3.5%UNEMPLOYED
54%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 1LF

What social class do the population of DH2 1LF belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH2 1LF 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 DH2 1LF from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 13% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH21LF male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Ouston and Urpeth.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 28%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

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 54%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 1LF is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.2%WORKING
  • 3.5%UNEMPLOYED

3.5% 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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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis near DH2 1LF

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 1LF

Events

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What's on near DH2 1LF

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 1LF

Banks

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Banks near DH2 1LF

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH2 1LF

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH2 1LF

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DH2 1LF

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 1LF

Libraries

Libraries

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DH21LF Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA2DISTRICT1SECTORLFUNIT
Full PostcodeDH2 1LF
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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%)

DH21LF Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 1LF 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 DH2 1LF.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street2.7 miles SE
Washington3.3 miles E
Craghead3.8 miles SW
Tanfield4.2 miles W
Gateshead4.2 miles N
Burnopfield5 miles W
Felling5 miles N
Kyo5.5 miles W
Houghton Le Spring5.6 miles E
West Rainton6 miles SE
Annfield Plain6 miles W
Witton Gilbert6.1 miles S
Walker6.1 miles NE
Hebburn6.4 miles NE
Langley Park6.5 miles SW
London242 miles SE
Glasgow122 miles NW
Edinburgh96 miles NW
Cardiff244 miles S
Liverpool117 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives280 miles S

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