Area Guide For DH2 2JB

When it comes to housing in the DH2 2JB area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 206, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 63. There are around 56 Shared ownership properties, 13 Local Authority rented, 26 Housing Association rented and around 45 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 57 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 74 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 101 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 86 are employed in Routine occupation and 94 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 55.

In DH2 2JB area, Couple with children amount to 42 while Couple without children amount to 143. The neighbourhood also has around 50 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 68 votes. Around 116 people are DIY enthusiasts, 105 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 84 are into football and 129 are fond of gardening. 101 people also like music while 118 are into traveling.

The Daily Express is the most subscribed (171) newspaper in the area, followed by The Daily Mail (143), Daily Mirror (135), Daily Telegraph (110), The Sun (93), The Times (61), The Guardian (46) and The Independent (31).

Some of the nearest services available in DH2 2JB are Lea Plastering (Plasterers), R F Plumbing (Plumbers), 3 Alarms Ltd (Security systems), Walkers Furniture (Furniture Stores), P M Interiors (Plumbers), H Sowerby Ltd (Plumbers), A & S Carpets (Carpet Fitter), K Atkinson Ltd (Painters & Decorators), P W P Paving (Paving Contractors), Kitchenhub Ltd (Kitchen Designers & Installers), Woodhead Joinery Services (Carpenters & Joiners), Emmersons Furniture & Carpet (Furniture Stores), Betel of Britain (Furniture Stores), Paul Cherry Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), Protec-systems (Roofing Contractors), Durham Locksmiths (Locksmiths), G M C & Carpet to Clean (Carpet & Rugs Shop), Wensley Roofing Ltd (Roofing Contractors), Locksmith Dh3 (Locksmiths), Barnwell Bros (Builder), N Wood (Appliance Repairs), Property Maintenance & Security (Security systems), Harveys Electrical Engineers Electric Contractors (Electronic Shop), J Flint Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), S J Electrical Services North East Ltd (Electronic Shop), Matthew Charlton (Roofing Contractors), Dixon Dawson (Architect), Simmdec Decorating (Painters & Decorators), Cestria Bathrooms (Bathroom Designer) and Northside Windows & Conservatories (Double Glazing Installer).

DH2 2JB has access to various means of transportation including tube, bus and ferry ports. Nearest tube stations include . There is also easy access to airports like Durham Tees Valley Airport, Blackpool International Airport, Leeds Bradford International Airport then there are ferry ports that can be used to get by e.g. Newcastle International Ferry Terminal, South Shields Ferry Terminal, North Shields Ferry Terminal.

Close access to schools is most important factor in decision making for parents when buying any property. DH2 2JB has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like Newker Primary School, Bullion Lane Primary School, Red Rose Primary School. Some of the secondary schools include The Hermitage Academy, Park View School, Roseberry Sports and Community College. Then there are others like Durham Trinity School, Durham School, The Cedars Academy.