34POPULATION
10.7%UNEMPLOYED
30%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
6%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 2AX

What social class do the population of DH2 2AX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH2 2AX 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 2AX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 27%Children
  • 73%Adults

27% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH22AX male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Chester-le-Street West Central.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 6%AB
  • 43%C2/C2
  • 51%DE

According to census records, 6% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 45%SINGLE
  • 30%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 2AX is 45%. Single and 'other' people is 55%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 79.9%WORKING
  • 10.7%UNEMPLOYED

10.7% 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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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis near DH2 2AX

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 2AX

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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Banks near DH2 2AX

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH2 2AX

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 2AX

Libraries

Libraries

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DH22AX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH2 2AX
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Postal TownDurham
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH22AX Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2AX 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 2AX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street0.8 miles E
Craghead3.4 miles W
Washington3.9 miles NE
West Rainton4.3 miles E
Witton Gilbert4.4 miles SW
Houghton Le Spring4.6 miles E
Tanfield5 miles W
Langley Park5.2 miles SW
Hetton Le Hole6 miles E
Annfield Plain6 miles W
Low Moorsley6.1 miles E
Burnopfield6.1 miles W
Gateshead6.2 miles N
Kyo6.3 miles W
Durham6.3 miles S
London240 miles SE
Glasgow124 miles NW
Edinburgh98 miles NW
Cardiff242 miles S
Liverpool115 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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