The DH2 3LJ postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH2 3LJ area, explore the DH2 3LJ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH2 3LJ area, visit the DH2 3LJ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH2 |
| Ward | Pelton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Pelton & Perkinsville |
| 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 | Pelton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 3756 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Deprived blue-collar terraces / Endeavouring social renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Premier - Somal News, Food & Wine, Retailers - Other
Address: DH2 3LJ
The Little Pickle Trading, Retailers - Other
Address: DH2 3LJ
The nearest places is Grange Villa(0.21 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Pavilion(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester-Le-Street(2.37 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(12.39 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH2 1NP (0.55 mi) | Details |
| West Pelton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH9 6SQ (0.62 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DH23LJ is 224 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1182), Between 55 to 64 (1064), and Between 25 to 34 (1028).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 206 people, followed by African with a total of 9.
Regarding education, 59 adults have No qualifications, while 28 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (253), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (244).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (105), followed by Christian (103).
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 (49) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (29), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (25).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (379), and 282 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1331) and Africa (11).