1POPULATION
3.3%UNEMPLOYED
45%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
28%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
DH7 8JPLocal Map
Approximate address for DH7 8JP:
IntroductionDH7 8JP

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the DH7 8JP postcode area in Durham.

We've got loads of statistics for DH7 8JP, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

DH Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsDH7 8JP

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 0%Male
  • 100%Female

From the last census, 0% of people in DH78JP male, and 100% female. Women outnumber men in Brandon.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 28%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 45%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH7 8JP is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 63%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.3%WORKING
  • 3.3%UNEMPLOYED

3.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for DH7 8JP

Discover DH7 8JP

People and Demographics

DH7 8JP
People and Demographics

Demographics

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

DH7 8JP Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DH7 8JP, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in DH7 8JP

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

DH7 8JP Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around DH7 8JP reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

DH7 8JP Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area DH78JP. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in DH7 8JP

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the DH7 8JP area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near DH7 8JP

Travel & Transport

DH7 8JP
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to DH7 8JP.

Travel around DH7 8JP

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near DH7 8JP

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the DH7 8JP area.

Taxis near DH7 8JP

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near DH7 8JP, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near DH7 8JP

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

DH7 8JP
Events near DH7 8JP

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around DH7 8JP.

What's on near DH7 8JP

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near DH7 8JP, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near DH7 8JP

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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

Hotels near DH7 8JP

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near DH7 8JP, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information DH7 8JP

Local Amenities

DH7 8JP
Banks near DH7 8JP

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in DH7 8JP. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near DH7 8JP

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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

Cach Machines near DH7 8JP

Schools

Schools

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

Schools near DH7 8JP

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres DH7 8JP

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in DH7 8JP

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near DH7 8JP.

Emergencies in DH7 8JP

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in DH7 8JP

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around DH7 8JP. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in DH7 8JP

Your views ofDH7 8JP

Chris H

Thursday, April 25, 2024

We don't have any views of Dh78jp right now. If you live in Dh78jp or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of DH7 8JP

People need your local expertise. If you live in DH7 8JP or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the DH7 8JP postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationDH7 8JP

DH78JP Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA7DISTRICT8SECTORJPUNIT
Full PostcodeDH7 8JP
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%)

DH78JP Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH7 8JP 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 8JP.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Brandon0.7 miles SW
Durham1.7 miles E
Croxdale2.4 miles SE
Brancepeth2.4 miles SW
Witton Gilbert3 miles NW
Langley Park3.7 miles NW
Byers Green4.2 miles S
Waterhouses4.4 miles W
Willington4.7 miles SW
Sherburn5 miles E
Coxhoe5.2 miles E
Spennymoor5.2 miles S
Sherburn Hill5.3 miles E
Kirk Merrington5.3 miles S
Cornforth5.5 miles SE
London234 miles SE
Glasgow127 miles NW
Edinburgh103 miles NW
Cardiff235 miles S
Liverpool109 miles SW
Southampton267 miles S
Saint Ives271 miles S

Pensioner bravely got back in the saddle after fall

A PENSIONER bravely got back in the saddle after being dramatically rescued following a fall from her pony on the North York Moors, in April 2014.

Northern Echo

Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop announces closure

Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has announced his Diddly Squat Farm Shop in Oxfordshire will be closed temporarily.

Northern Echo

Police investigate brawl between men on train in Seaham

Officers from Durham Police have released images following the incident, which happened on the train between Seaham and Horden railway stations.

Northern Echo

Darlington-based Bannatyne Group profits up 30 per cent

Darlington-based Bannatyne Group are celebrating after their profits have risen by 30 per cent.

Northern Echo

Ministry of Justice report says lawtech is growth area for region

The North East looks set to become a major player in the legal technology arena.

Northern Echo

HGV driver died after vehicle hits bridge on A1(M)

Emergency services attended the serious crash on the stretch of A1(M) at about 2.10am on the southbound carriageway.

Northern Echo

Drug-abusing son threatened to damage mother's Easington home

A drug user twice threatened to cause damage at his mother's home if she did not give him money to repay his debt to dealers.

Northern Echo

Dog 'deliberately abandoned' at Hemlington Lake, Middlesbrough

An investigation has been launched after a dog was deliberately abandoned' by Hemlington Lake in Middlesbrough last week

Northern Echo

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

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.

Read more

54.75876
-1.60821