91POPULATION
5.1%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH8 5XG

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DemographicsDH8 5XG

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 82%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.2%Male
  • 53.8%Female

From the last census, 46.2% of people in DH85XG male, and 53.8% female. Women outnumber men in Consett North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 34%SINGLE
  • 46%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 5XG is 34%. Single and 'other' people is 66%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.4%WORKING
  • 5.1%UNEMPLOYED

5.1% 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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DH8 5XG Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH8 5XG

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DH8 5XG Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH8 5XG

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH8 5XG

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 5XG

Events

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What's on near DH8 5XG

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH8 5XG

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 5XG

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH8 5XG

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH8 5XG

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 5XG

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 5XG

Libraries

Libraries

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DH85XG Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT5SECTORXGUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 5XG
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
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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%)

DH85XG Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 5XG 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 5XG.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.2 miles SE
Kyo4.4 miles E
Annfield Plain4.4 miles E
Edmondbyers4.5 miles W
Burnopfield5.4 miles E
Lanchester5.5 miles E
Stocksfield5.5 miles NW
Tanfield5.7 miles E
Prudhoe5.8 miles N
Satley5.8 miles S
Healey6.1 miles NW
Cornsay6.5 miles SE
Ridingmill6.8 miles NW
Riding6.8 miles NW
Craghead7 miles E
London244 miles SE
Glasgow115 miles NW
Edinburgh91 miles NW
Cardiff240 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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Four-vehicle crash on A1(M) Durham caused severe delays

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Renovation work on The Kings Arms in Billingham complete

Billingham pub, The Kings Arms, onWolviston Road, closed its doors in lateFebruaryand has now reopened following the completion of major works.

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'Outstanding' for school founded in a portable building five years ago

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Shops evacuated after fire at Acklam Fish Bar, Middlesbrough

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