The DH1 1HU postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH1 1HU area, explore the DH1 1HU Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH1 |
| Ward | Belmont |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Gilesgate & Old Durham |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Durham and Bishop Auckland |
| Police Force | Durham |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Belmont |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | City of Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 12232 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Households in terraces and flats / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Musgrave Gardens(0.22 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Willowtree Avenue(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Durham(1.42 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(18.67 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Gilesgate Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH1 1PH (0.07 mi) | Details |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, DurhamPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH1 2HZ (0.28 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GilesgatePrimary, Good | 4-11 | DH1 2JQ (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH1 2EY (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Belmont Community SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | DH1 2QP (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH1 2QP (0.79 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BELMONT & SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP(0.77 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| belmont & sherburn medical groupActivebroomside lane, belmont, county durham | 01913009661 | DH1 2QW |
| cheveley park medical ctrActivecheveley park medical ctr, the links, belmont, durham, county durham | 01913864285 | DH1 2UW |
| claypath & university medical groupActiveclaypath & univ med group, 26 gilesgate, durham, county durham | 01913746888 | DH1 1QW |
The population of DH11HU is 299 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 37 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 15 to 24 (1666), Between 25 to 34 (1035), and Below 14 (969).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 257 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 26.
Regarding education, 69 adults have No qualifications, while 44 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (283), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (216).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (171), followed by No religion (123).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (60) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (35), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (31).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (353), and 240 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1078) and Middle East and Asia (106).