32POPULATION
5.2%UNEMPLOYED
49%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
19%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH7 9LJ

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DemographicsDH7 9LJ

What social class do the population of DH7 9LJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH7 9LJ 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 DH7 9LJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 59.4%Male
  • 40.6%Female

From the last census, 59.4% of people in DH79LJ male, and 40.6% female. Men outnumber women in Esh.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 29%SINGLE
  • 49%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH7 9LJ is 29%. Single and 'other' people is 70%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.3%WORKING
  • 5.2%UNEMPLOYED

5.2% 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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DH7 9LJ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH7 9LJ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH7 9LJ

Events

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What's on near DH7 9LJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH7 9LJ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH7 9LJ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH7 9LJ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH7 9LJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH79LJ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA7DISTRICT9SECTORLJUNIT
Full PostcodeDH7 9LJ
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%)

DH79LJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH7 9LJ 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 DH7 9LJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Waterhouses0.7 miles S
Cornsay2.3 miles W
Langley Park2.4 miles NE
Lanchester2.9 miles N
Witton Gilbert3.5 miles E
Brancepeth3.9 miles SE
Willington4.1 miles S
Brandon4.2 miles E
Satley4.2 miles W
Tow Law5.2 miles SW
Annfield Plain5.2 miles N
Crook5.4 miles S
Craghead5.4 miles NE
Durham5.8 miles E
Byers Green6.1 miles SE
London237 miles SE
Glasgow123 miles NW
Edinburgh99 miles NW
Cardiff235 miles S
Liverpool108 miles SW
Southampton268 miles S
Saint Ives273 miles S

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