The DH2 2HW postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH2 2HW area, explore the DH2 2HW Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH2 2HW area, visit the DH2 2HW House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH2 |
| Ward | Chester-le-Street North |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Chester-le-Street North |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| Police Force | Durham |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Chester-le-Street North |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6367 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard pressed rented terraces / Challenged white communities / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is South Pelaw(0.07 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Conyers Avenue - Myrtle Avenue(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester-Le-Street(0.71 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(12.91 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH2 2JT (0.16 mi) | Details |
| Bullion Lane Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH2 2DP (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Cestria Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DH3 3PZ (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Park View SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | DH3 3QA (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Pelton Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH2 1EZ (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Newker Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DH2 3AA (0.95 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BRIDGE END SURGERY(0.54 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bridge end surgeryActivebridge end surgery, pick tree lane, chester-le-street, county durham | 01913883236 | DH3 3SL |
| middle chare medical groupActivemiddle chare surgery, middle chare, chester-le-street, county durham | 01915947654 | DH3 3QD |
The population of DH22HW is 264 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1178), Between 75 to 100 (1161), and Below 14 (1104).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 249 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 67 adults have Does not apply, while 32 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (296), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (241).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (144), followed by Christian (105).
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 Semi-routine occupations (41) followed by Routine occupations (36), and Small employers and own account workers (25).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (404), and 292 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1543) and Middle East and Asia (11).