22POPULATION
2.3%UNEMPLOYED
62%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 2LS

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 15%Children
  • 85%Adults

15% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH22LS male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Chester-le-Street North and East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 22%SINGLE
  • 62%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 2LS is 22%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.8%WORKING
  • 2.3%UNEMPLOYED

2.3% 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

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH2 2LS, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH2 2LS Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH2 2LS

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Constituency

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DH2 2LS Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in DH2 2LS

Local Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near DH2 2LS

Travel & Transport

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Travel around DH2 2LS

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

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Traffic near DH2 2LS

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH2 2LS

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH2 2LS

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 2LS

Events

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What's on near DH2 2LS

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH2 2LS

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DH2 2LS

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH2 2LS

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 2LS

Banks

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Banks near DH2 2LS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH2 2LS postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DH2 2LS

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH2 2LS area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH2 2LS

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH2 2LS

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH2 2LS

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 2LS

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH2 2LS

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DH22LS Postcode Breakdown

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

DH22LS Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2LS 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 2LS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street1.3 miles SE
Craghead3.3 miles W
Washington3.7 miles NE
Tanfield4.6 miles W
Witton Gilbert4.8 miles SW
West Rainton4.8 miles E
Houghton Le Spring4.9 miles E
Langley Park5.5 miles SW
Burnopfield5.6 miles W
Gateshead5.7 miles N
Annfield Plain5.9 miles W
Kyo5.9 miles W
Felling6.3 miles N
Hetton Le Hole6.4 miles E
Low Moorsley6.6 miles E
London241 miles SE
Glasgow123 miles NW
Edinburgh98 miles NW
Cardiff243 miles S
Liverpool116 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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