18POPULATION
6.3%UNEMPLOYED
52%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
24%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH2 3SH

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 33.3%Male
  • 66.7%Female

From the last census, 33.3% of people in DH23SH male, and 66.7% female. Women outnumber men in Chester-le-Street South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 30%SINGLE
  • 52%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH2 3SH is 30%. Single and 'other' people is 71%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.2%WORKING
  • 6.3%UNEMPLOYED

6.3% 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 3SH

Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH2 3SH

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH2 3SH

Events

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What's on near DH2 3SH

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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 3SH

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH2 3SH

Banks

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Banks near DH2 3SH

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH2 3SH

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH2 3SH

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH2 3SH

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH2 3SH

Libraries

Libraries

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DH23SH Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH2 3SH
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%)

DH23SH Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH2 3SH 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 3SH.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Chester-le-Street1.7 miles E
Craghead2.4 miles W
Witton Gilbert3.3 miles S
Langley Park3.9 miles SW
Tanfield4.5 miles NW
West Rainton4.7 miles E
Annfield Plain5 miles W
Washington5.2 miles NE
Lanchester5.4 miles W
Houghton Le Spring5.6 miles E
Kyo5.6 miles W
Durham5.7 miles SE
Burnopfield5.7 miles NW
Low Moorsley6.4 miles E
Sherburn Hill6.6 miles E
London240 miles SE
Glasgow123 miles NW
Edinburgh98 miles NW
Cardiff241 miles S
Liverpool114 miles SW
Southampton273 miles S
Saint Ives277 miles S

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