Major Centres 2001
The following figures have been estimated using information from the 2001 Census.
2001 Census summaries can be accessed from the main 2001 Census along with Major Centre Area Profiles.
| Centre | Number |
| Consett/Castleside/Leadgate | 27.4 |
| Stanley | 16.3 |
| Chester-le-Street | 23.9 |
| Bishop Auckland/West Auckland | 24.5 |
| Crook | 8.3 |
| Durham City | 42.1 |
| Seaham | 21.7 |
| Peterlee/Horden | 30.1 |
| Barnard Castle/Startforth | 5.3 |
| Spennymoor | 17.2 |
| Shildon | 10.1 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 25.5 |
