70POPULATION
7.7%UNEMPLOYED
36%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
6%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH7 8AR

What social class do the population of DH7 8AR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH7 8AR in Durham, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about DH7 8AR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 82%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH78AR male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Brandon.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 6%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 45%DE

According to census records, 6% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 38%SINGLE
  • 36%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH7 8AR is 38%. Single and 'other' people is 62%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.6%WORKING
  • 7.7%UNEMPLOYED

7.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH7 8AR, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH7 8AR Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH7 8AR

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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DH7 8AR Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in DH7 8AR

Local Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near DH7 8AR

Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH7 8AR

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH7 8AR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH7 8AR

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH7 8AR

Events

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What's on near DH7 8AR

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH7 8AR

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH7 8AR

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH7 8AR

Banks

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Banks near DH7 8AR

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH7 8AR postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DH7 8AR

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH7 8AR area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH7 8AR

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH7 8AR

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH7 8AR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH7 8AR

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH7 8AR

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DH78AR Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA7DISTRICT8SECTORARUNIT
Full PostcodeDH7 8AR
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH78AR Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH7 8AR postcode is located in the postal town of Durham. Durham postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode DH7 8AR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Brandon0.8 miles E
Brancepeth1.2 miles SW
Croxdale3 miles E
Durham3.1 miles E
Willington3.3 miles SW
Byers Green3.3 miles S
Waterhouses3.4 miles W
Witton Gilbert3.6 miles N
Langley Park3.8 miles N
Spennymoor4.7 miles SE
Kirk Merrington5 miles SE
Crook5.1 miles SW
Ferryhill5.7 miles SE
Cornsay5.7 miles W
Cornforth5.8 miles E
London234 miles SE
Glasgow126 miles NW
Edinburgh103 miles NW
Cardiff234 miles S
Liverpool108 miles SW
Southampton266 miles S
Saint Ives271 miles S

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