The DH1 2RZ postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH1 2RZ area, explore the DH1 2RZ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH1 2RZ area, visit the DH1 2RZ House Prices
| 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 | 1695 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-Pressed European Settlers / Hampered neighbourhoods / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is West Sherburn(0.40 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Haig Crescent(0.21 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Durham(1.73 mi)
The nearest airport is Teesside Airport(18.10 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH1 2EY (0.49 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GilesgatePrimary, Good | 4-11 | DH1 2JQ (0.58 mi) | Details |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, DurhamPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH1 2HZ (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH1 1PH (0.89 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DH12RZ is 439 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 406 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 16.
Regarding education, 135 adults have Does not apply, while 50 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (265), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (220).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (225), followed by Christian (171).
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 (62) followed by Semi-routine occupations (50), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (50).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (300), and 205 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1568) and Middle East and Asia (60).