Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code DH2 | 26.7 km² |
| Population | 31,319 |
| Male Population | 15,201 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 16,118 (51.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +1.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +3.9% |
| Median Age | 43.3 years |
| Male Median Age | 42.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 44 years |
| Area Codes | 191 |
| Postal Code Extensions | DH2 1AA, DH2 1AB, DH2 1AD, DH2 1AE, DH2 1AF, DH2 1AG, DH2 1AH, DH2 1AJ, DH2 1AL, DH2 1AN More |
| Associated Cities | Durham, Chester-le-Street, Pelton, County Durham, Sacriston |
| Neighborhoods | Birtley, Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street, Drum Industrial Estate, Grange Villa, Ouston, Pelton, Pelton Fell, Waldridge |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 54.858666096587534° / -1.5958559205287735° |
| Related Postal Codes | DH1, DH3, DH4, DH5, DH6, DH7, DH8, DH9, DH97, DH98 |
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Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,797 | 30,101 | 30,135 | 31,319 | 32,866 |
| Population Density | 1,152.2 / km² | 1,126.2 / km² | 1,127.4 / km² | 1,171.7 / km² | 1,229.6 / km² |
Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom | +1.7% | +4% | +3.9% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 43.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom | 43.3 yrs | 44 yrs | 42.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Postal Code DH2 Population Density
Population Density: 1,172 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code DH2 | 31,319 | 26.7 km² | 1,172 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 36 | — |
| Buses and trains | 31 | — |
| Car repair | 49 | 22.1 years |
| Construction of buildings | 48 | 20.5 years |
| Corporate management | 56 | 22.4 years |
| Driving schools | 32 | — |
| Electrical installation | 43 | 24.8 years |
| General contractors | 59 | — |
| Other construction | 31 | — |
| Restaurants | 44 | — |
| Shopping | 48 | 25.4 years |
| Shopping other | 47 | 24.2 years |
| Specialized design | 28 | — |
| Taxis | 65 | — |
| Technical construction services | 29 | 28.5 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 30 | 26.1 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 34 | 18.2 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code DH2 - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Postal Code DH2 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code DH2 | 8,128 tn | 0.26 tn | 304.1 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,128 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 304.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/11 | 1:03 PM | 3.6 | 76.9 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/88 | 7:23 AM | 3.7 | 86.8 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/79 | 7:57 PM | 4.5 | 70 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
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