The DH2 3SQ postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH2 3SQ area, explore the DH2 3SQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH2 3SQ area, visit the DH2 3SQ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH2 |
| Ward | Chester-le-Street South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Sacriston |
| 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 South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 13225 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural life / Endeavouring social renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Waldridge(0.11 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Chester Street(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester-Le-Street(1.38 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(13.80 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage AcademySecondary, Inadequate | 11-18 | DH2 3AD (0.73 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE(0.60 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| cestria health centreActivecestria health centre, whitehill way, chester-le-street, county durham | 01913887771 | DH2 3DJ |
| villages medical groupActive21 gardiner crescent, pelton fell, chester-le-street, co.durham | 01913873558 | DH2 2NJ |
The population of DH23SQ is 268 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1345), Between 55 to 64 (1198), and Between 45 to 54 (1196).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 255 people, followed by White and Black African with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 93 adults have Level 4, while 27 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (313), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (190).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (130), followed by Christian (119).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (61) followed by Intermediate occupations (28), and Semi-routine occupations (28).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (365), and 323 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1369) and Middle East and Asia (10).