6POPULATION
9.5%UNEMPLOYED
44%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
9%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 1QP

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 33.3%Male
  • 66.7%Female

From the last census, 33.3% of people in DH21QP male, and 66.7% female. Women outnumber men in Pelton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 9%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 43%DE

According to census records, 9% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 44%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 1QP is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84%WORKING
  • 9.5%UNEMPLOYED

9.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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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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Schools

Schools

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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DH21QP Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH2 1QP
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Postal TownDurham
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH21QP Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 1QP 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 1QP.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street2.3 miles SE
Craghead3.2 miles SW
Washington3.7 miles E
Tanfield4 miles W
Gateshead4.7 miles N
Burnopfield4.9 miles W
Kyo5.3 miles W
Witton Gilbert5.5 miles S
Felling5.6 miles N
Annfield Plain5.6 miles W
Houghton Le Spring5.7 miles E
West Rainton5.8 miles SE
Langley Park6 miles SW
Walker6.7 miles NE
Lanchester6.7 miles SW
London242 miles SE
Glasgow122 miles NW
Edinburgh97 miles NW
Cardiff243 miles S
Liverpool116 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives280 miles S

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