42POPULATION
7.6%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 2PU

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 82%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.9%Male
  • 57.1%Female

From the last census, 42.9% of people in DH22PU male, and 57.1% female. Women outnumber men in Chester-le-Street West Central.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 34%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 2PU is 34%. Single and 'other' people is 65%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.1%WORKING
  • 7.6%UNEMPLOYED

7.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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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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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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DH22PU Postcode Breakdown

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

DH22PU Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2PU 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 2PU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street1.6 miles E
Craghead2.5 miles W
Witton Gilbert4.1 miles S
Tanfield4.2 miles W
Langley Park4.6 miles SW
Washington4.7 miles NE
West Rainton5 miles E
Annfield Plain5.1 miles W
Burnopfield5.3 miles NW
Kyo5.4 miles W
Houghton Le Spring5.6 miles E
Lanchester5.8 miles W
Gateshead6.1 miles N
Durham6.4 miles SE
Low Moorsley6.8 miles E
London241 miles SE
Glasgow123 miles NW
Edinburgh98 miles NW
Cardiff242 miles S
Liverpool115 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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