63POPULATION
3.7%UNEMPLOYED
54%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 1QL

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 15%Children
  • 85%Adults

15% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.4%Male
  • 47.6%Female

From the last census, 52.4% of people in DH21QL male, and 47.6% female. Men outnumber women in Pelton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 25%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

  • 27%SINGLE
  • 54%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 1QL is 27%. Single and 'other' people is 73%.

ETHNICITY

  • 100%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

100% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.7%WORKING
  • 3.7%UNEMPLOYED

3.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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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 near DH2 1QL

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Events near DH2 1QL

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH2 1QL

Schools

Schools

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 1QL

Libraries

Libraries

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DH21QL Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH2 1QL
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
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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%)

DH21QL Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 1QL 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 1QL.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Craghead2.5 miles SW
Chester-le-Street2.6 miles E
Tanfield3.3 miles W
Burnopfield4.3 miles W
Washington4.4 miles E
Kyo4.6 miles W
Annfield Plain4.8 miles W
Gateshead4.9 miles N
Witton Gilbert5.1 miles S
Langley Park5.4 miles SW
Lanchester6 miles SW
Felling6.1 miles NE
West Rainton6.2 miles E
Houghton Le Spring6.3 miles E
Blaydon7.2 miles NW
London242 miles SE
Glasgow122 miles NW
Edinburgh96 miles NW
Cardiff243 miles S
Liverpool116 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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