5POPULATION
7.6%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 2RU

What social class do the population of DH2 2RU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH2 2RU 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 2RU 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

  • 60%Male
  • 40%Female

From the last census, 60% of people in DH22RU male, and 40% female. Men outnumber women 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 2RU 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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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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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH2 2RU

Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH2 2RU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 2RU

Events

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What's on near DH2 2RU

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 2RU

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 2RU

Banks

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Banks near DH2 2RU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH2 2RU

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH2 2RU

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 2RU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 2RU

Libraries

Libraries

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DH22RU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH2 2RU
Latitude/Longitude,
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%)

DH22RU Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2RU 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 2RU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street2.1 miles E
Craghead2.3 miles W
Tanfield3.7 miles W
Witton Gilbert4.4 miles S
Washington4.7 miles E
Burnopfield4.8 miles NW
Annfield Plain4.8 miles W
Langley Park4.8 miles SW
Kyo4.9 miles W
West Rainton5.6 miles E
Gateshead5.7 miles N
Lanchester5.7 miles SW
Houghton Le Spring5.9 miles E
Felling6.7 miles NE
Durham6.9 miles SE
London241 miles SE
Glasgow122 miles NW
Edinburgh97 miles NW
Cardiff242 miles S
Liverpool115 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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