33POPULATION
6.3%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 6HS

What social class do the population of DH8 6HS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 6HS 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 6HS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 12%Children
  • 87%Adults

12% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 51.5%Male
  • 48.5%Female

From the last census, 51.5% of people in DH86HS male, and 48.5% female. Men outnumber women in Leadgate and Medomsley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 30%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 6HS is 30%. Single and 'other' people is 71%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 6.3%UNEMPLOYED

6.3% 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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Crime stats in DH8 6HS

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Job vacancies near DH8 6HS

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH8 6HS

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 6HS

Events

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What's on near DH8 6HS

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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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Banks near DH8 6HS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 6HS

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DH8 6HS

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 6HS

Libraries

Libraries

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DH86HS Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT6SECTORHSUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 6HS
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%)

DH86HS Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 6HS 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 6HS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.4 miles SW
Annfield Plain3.3 miles E
Kyo3.3 miles E
Burnopfield4.5 miles E
Lanchester4.5 miles SE
Tanfield4.6 miles E
Edmondbyers5.6 miles W
Satley5.6 miles S
Craghead5.8 miles E
Cornsay5.9 miles SE
Prudhoe6.1 miles N
Stocksfield6.3 miles NW
Healey7.1 miles W
Langley Park7.3 miles E
Newburn7.7 miles NE
London244 miles SE
Glasgow116 miles NW
Edinburgh92 miles NW
Cardiff240 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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