104POPULATION
2%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 1BJ

What social class do the population of DH8 1BJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 1BJ 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 DH8 1BJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 86%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 16% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 49%Male
  • 51%Female

From the last census, 49% of people in DH81BJ male, and 51% female. Women outnumber men in Belmont.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 60%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 1BJ is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.1%WORKING
  • 2%UNEMPLOYED

2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH8 1BJ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 1BJ

Events

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What's on near DH8 1BJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH8 1BJ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH8 1BJ

Banks

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Banks near DH8 1BJ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 1BJ

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH8 1BJ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 1BJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH81BJ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT1SECTORBJUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 1BJ
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH81BJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 1BJ 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 DH8 1BJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sherburn Hill2.2 miles E
West Rainton2.2 miles NE
Durham2.2 miles SW
Sherburn2.7 miles E
Low Moorsley2.8 miles E
Hetton Le Hole3.8 miles E
Witton Gilbert3.9 miles W
Chester-le-Street4.2 miles N
Croxdale4.3 miles S
Brandon4.4 miles SW
Ludworth4.4 miles E
Haswell4.8 miles E
Houghton Le Spring4.8 miles NE
Quarrington Hill4.9 miles SE
Langley Park5.3 miles W
London236 miles SE
Glasgow128 miles NW
Edinburgh103 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool113 miles SW
Southampton269 miles S
Saint Ives274 miles S

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