15POPULATION
3.4%UNEMPLOYED
51%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
17%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH7 8BG

What social class do the population of DH7 8BG belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH7 8BG 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 8BG from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 86%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 20%Male
  • 80%Female

From the last census, 20% of people in DH78BG male, and 80% female. Women outnumber men in Brandon.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 17%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 51%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH7 8BG is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.1%WORKING
  • 3.4%UNEMPLOYED

3.4% 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 8BG, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH7 8BG Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH7 8BG

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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DH7 8BG Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Job vacancies near DH7 8BG

Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH7 8BG

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH7 8BG

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH7 8BG

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH7 8BG

Events

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What's on near DH7 8BG

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH7 8BG

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DH7 8BG.

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH7 8BG

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH7 8BG

Banks

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Banks near DH7 8BG

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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

Cach Machines near DH7 8BG

Schools

Schools

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

Schools near DH7 8BG

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH7 8BG

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH7 8BG

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH7 8BG

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH7 8BG

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DH78BG Postcode Breakdown

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

DH78BG Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH7 8BG 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 8BG.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Brandon0.8 miles E
Brancepeth1.2 miles SW
Croxdale3 miles E
Durham3.1 miles E
Willington3.3 miles SW
Waterhouses3.4 miles W
Byers Green3.4 miles S
Witton Gilbert3.5 miles N
Langley Park3.7 miles N
Spennymoor4.8 miles SE
Kirk Merrington5 miles SE
Crook5.1 miles SW
Cornsay5.7 miles W
Ferryhill5.7 miles SE
Cornforth5.9 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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