61POPULATION
3.7%UNEMPLOYED
54%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH2 2SX

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the DH2 2SX postcode area in Durham.

We've got loads of statistics for DH2 2SX, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

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DemographicsDH2 2SX

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 15%Children
  • 85%Adults

15% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.5%Male
  • 47.5%Female

From the last census, 52.5% of people in DH22SX male, and 47.5% female. Men outnumber women in Pelton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 27%SINGLE
  • 54%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 2SX is 27%. Single and 'other' people is 73%.

ETHNICITY

  • 100%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

100% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.7%WORKING
  • 3.7%UNEMPLOYED

3.7% 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 2SX, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH2 2SX Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DH2 2SX, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in DH2 2SX

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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DH2 2SX Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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DH2 2SX Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area DH22SX. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in DH2 2SX

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near DH2 2SX

Travel & Transport

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Travel

Travel

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Travel around DH2 2SX

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

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Traffic near DH2 2SX

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the DH2 2SX area.

Taxis near DH2 2SX

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH2 2SX

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 2SX

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around DH2 2SX.

What's on near DH2 2SX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH2 2SX

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DH2 2SX.

Hotels near DH2 2SX

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near DH2 2SX, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information DH2 2SX

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 2SX

Banks

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Banks near DH2 2SX

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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

Cach Machines near DH2 2SX

Schools

Schools

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

Schools near DH2 2SX

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres DH2 2SX

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH2 2SX

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near DH2 2SX.

Emergencies in DH2 2SX

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in DH2 2SX

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around DH2 2SX. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in DH2 2SX

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DH22SX Postcode Breakdown

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

DH22SX Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 2SX 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 2SX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street2.3 miles E
Craghead2.4 miles W
Tanfield3.5 miles W
Washington4.5 miles E
Burnopfield4.6 miles W
Witton Gilbert4.7 miles S
Kyo4.8 miles W
Annfield Plain4.8 miles W
Langley Park5.1 miles SW
Gateshead5.4 miles N
West Rainton5.8 miles E
Lanchester5.8 miles SW
Houghton Le Spring6 miles E
Felling6.5 miles NE
Durham7.2 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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