durham DH7 Postcodes
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Durham (DH7)
The DH7 postcode area is located in the Durham postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 1425 individual postcodes.
There are 47 electoral wards in the DH7 postcode area, including Chester Le Street, Consett, Durham, Houghton Le Spring, Stanley which come under the local authority of the County Durham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in DH7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of DH7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The DH7 postcode covers a large section of County Durham, part of the North East of England. It spans a total area of approximately 261 km2 and covers a variety of communities within its boundaries.
The DH7 postcode is divided into two main areas, the Consett area (which includes leadgate, Medomsley, Moorside, Muggleswick, Ouston, Shotley Bridge, Stony Heap and West Quieton) and the Spennymoor, the areas surrounding which include Kelloe and Croxdale.
Within the postcode area there are a range of amenities and leisure activities to suit all, including a selection of shops, pubs, restaurants, leisure centres, spas and historical buildings. In addition there are a number of museums and rural walks that are scattered throughout the postcode area.
The location of the postcode means that it is within easy reach of both Newcastle upon Tyne and the main counties of Northumberland and Cumbria. The area is also within reach of the North Pennines AONB, providing beautiful open countryside and rolling hills for those interested in outdoor pursuits.
Transport links are excellent, with the A1 offering good transport links to both England and Scotland, as well as providing easy access to surrounding towns and cities, such as Durham, Sunderland and Gateshead. Additionally a well established local bus network provides transport between the areas with routes running through both the Consett and Spennymoor areas.
County Durham is renowned for its steelworks and coalmining industry and is the home to many cultural, heritage and educational sites, such as museums and archeological sites. The area is also known for its vibrant nightlife and attractions, such as the Beamish Living Museum, High Force waterfall and the Durham County Cricket Club. There are numerous attractions within the DH7 postcode too, such as the Tanfield Railway, the Iconic Global Museum of Mining and Beamish Open Air Museum.
Through its diverse range of amenities, recreational activities and attractions County Durham has something to offer everyone and with the postcode DH7 being in the heart of the county, these are available all year round.
Demographics
Durham
DH7 is located in the county of Durham, in England.
Durham has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
Durham has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | DH7 |
| Postal Town | Durham |
| MSOA Name | County Durham 020 |
| LSOA Name | County Durham 020A |
| County | Durham |
| Region | Durham |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
DH7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DH7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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The Redesign is Underway
Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.
SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.