30POPULATION
5.4%UNEMPLOYED
48%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
17%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH2 1XQ

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DemographicsDH2 1XQ

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 76.7%Male
  • 23.3%Female

From the last census, 76.7% of people in DH21XQ male, and 23.3% female. Men outnumber women in Lamesley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 17%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 31%DE

According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 48%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 1XQ is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.7%WORKING
  • 5.4%UNEMPLOYED

5.4% 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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DH2 1XQ Demographics

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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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 1XQ

Events

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What's on near DH2 1XQ

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 near DH2 1XQ

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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Police Stations in DH2 1XQ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH2 1XQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH21XQ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA2DISTRICT1SECTORXQUNIT
Full PostcodeDH2 1XQ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyTyne and Wear
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH21XQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 1XQ 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 1XQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Gateshead3.2 miles N
Washington3.6 miles E
Chester-le-Street3.8 miles SE
Tanfield3.8 miles W
Craghead4.2 miles SW
Felling4.3 miles NE
Burnopfield4.3 miles W
Kyo5.1 miles W
Walker5.5 miles NE
Heaton5.9 miles N
Hebburn5.9 miles NE
Blaydon5.9 miles NW
Annfield Plain6.1 miles SW
Newcastle Upon Tyne6.1 miles N
Houghton Le Spring6.6 miles E
London244 miles SE
Glasgow121 miles W
Edinburgh95 miles NW
Cardiff245 miles S
Liverpool117 miles SW
Southampton277 miles S
Saint Ives281 miles S

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