6POPULATION
7.2%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH2 3NS

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the DH2 3NS postcode area in Durham.

We've got loads of statistics for DH2 3NS, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

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DemographicsDH2 3NS

What social class do the population of DH2 3NS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH2 3NS 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 3NS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 85%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH23NS male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Sacriston.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 32%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

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 46%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 3NS is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.6%WORKING
  • 7.2%UNEMPLOYED

7.2% 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 3NS, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH2 3NS Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DH2 3NS, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in DH2 3NS

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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DH2 3NS Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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DH2 3NS 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 DH23NS. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in DH2 3NS

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near DH2 3NS

Travel & Transport

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Travel

Travel

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Travel around DH2 3NS

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

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Traffic near DH2 3NS

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 3NS area.

Taxis near DH2 3NS

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near DH2 3NS, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near DH2 3NS

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 3NS

Events

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What's on near DH2 3NS

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH2 3NS

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DH2 3NS.

Hotels near DH2 3NS

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near DH2 3NS, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information DH2 3NS

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 3NS

Banks

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Banks near DH2 3NS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH2 3NS postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DH2 3NS

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH2 3NS area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH2 3NS

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres DH2 3NS

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH2 3NS

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near DH2 3NS.

Emergencies in DH2 3NS

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 3NS

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH2 3NS

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Essential InformationDH2 3NS

DH23NS Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA2DISTRICT3SECTORNSUNIT
Full PostcodeDH2 3NS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH23NS Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 3NS 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 3NS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Witton Gilbert2.2 miles SW
Chester-le-Street2.2 miles NE
Langley Park3.2 miles W
Craghead3.4 miles NW
West Rainton3.9 miles E
Durham4.1 miles SE
Brandon5.1 miles S
Sherburn Hill5.3 miles E
Low Moorsley5.4 miles E
Lanchester5.5 miles W
Houghton Le Spring5.5 miles E
Annfield Plain5.7 miles W
Hetton Le Hole5.9 miles E
Tanfield5.9 miles NW
Sherburn6 miles E
London238 miles SE
Glasgow124 miles NW
Edinburgh100 miles NW
Cardiff240 miles S
Liverpool113 miles SW
Southampton271 miles S
Saint Ives276 miles S

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