12POPULATION
3.3%UNEMPLOYED
51%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
17%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH8 5HZ

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DemographicsDH8 5HZ

What social class do the population of DH8 5HZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 5HZ 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 5HZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41.7%Male
  • 58.3%Female

From the last census, 41.7% of people in DH85HZ male, and 58.3% female. Women outnumber men in Consett North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 17%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 25%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

  • 28%SINGLE
  • 51%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 5HZ is 28%. Single and 'other' people is 73%.

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
  • 3.3%UNEMPLOYED

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

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH8 5HZ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH8 5HZ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH8 5HZ

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH8 5HZ

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH8 5HZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH8 5HZ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 5HZ

Events

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What's on near DH8 5HZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH8 5HZ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DH8 5HZ.

Hotels near DH8 5HZ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH8 5HZ

Banks

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Banks near DH8 5HZ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH8 5HZ postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DH8 5HZ

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH8 5HZ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH8 5HZ

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres DH8 5HZ

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH8 5HZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 5HZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 5HZ

Libraries

Libraries

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DH85HZ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT5SECTORHZUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 5HZ
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%)

DH85HZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 5HZ 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 5HZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett0.5 miles S
Annfield Plain4 miles E
Kyo4.3 miles E
Edmondbyers4.7 miles W
Lanchester4.9 miles E
Satley5.2 miles S
Burnopfield5.5 miles E
Tanfield5.6 miles E
Cornsay5.8 miles SE
Stocksfield6.2 miles NW
Prudhoe6.4 miles N
Craghead6.6 miles E
Healey6.7 miles NW
Riding7.4 miles NW
Ridingmill7.4 miles NW
London243 miles SE
Glasgow116 miles NW
Edinburgh92 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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