60POPULATION
3.7%UNEMPLOYED
54%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 1UW

What social class do the population of DH2 1UW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH2 1UW 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 1UW 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

  • 46.7%Male
  • 53.3%Female

From the last census, 46.7% of people in DH21UW male, and 53.3% female. Women outnumber men 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 1UW 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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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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DH2 1UW Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Job vacancies near DH2 1UW

Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH2 1UW

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH2 1UW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH2 1UW

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 1UW

Events

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What's on near DH2 1UW

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH2 1UW

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 1UW

Banks

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Banks near DH2 1UW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH2 1UW

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH2 1UW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH2 1UW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 1UW

Libraries

Libraries

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DH21UW Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA2DISTRICT1SECTORUWUNIT
Full PostcodeDH2 1UW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH21UW Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 1UW 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 1UW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street2.5 miles E
Craghead2.6 miles SW
Tanfield3.4 miles W
Washington4.4 miles E
Burnopfield4.4 miles W
Kyo4.7 miles W
Annfield Plain4.9 miles W
Gateshead5 miles N
Witton Gilbert5.1 miles S
Langley Park5.5 miles SW
West Rainton6.1 miles E
Felling6.1 miles NE
Lanchester6.1 miles SW
Houghton Le Spring6.2 miles E
Walker7.2 miles NE
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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