14POPULATION
6.3%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH8 6JN belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 6JN 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 6JN 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

  • 64.3%Male
  • 35.7%Female

From the last census, 64.3% of people in DH86JN male, and 35.7% 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 6JN 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

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

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Emergencies in DH8 6JN

Post Offices

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Libraries

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DH86JN Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT6SECTORJNUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 6JN
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Postal TownDurham
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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%)

DH86JN Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 6JN 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 6JN.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.5 miles SW
Kyo3.4 miles E
Annfield Plain3.5 miles E
Burnopfield4.5 miles E
Tanfield4.7 miles E
Lanchester4.8 miles SE
Edmondbyers5.5 miles W
Prudhoe5.8 miles N
Satley5.9 miles S
Craghead6 miles E
Stocksfield6.1 miles NW
Cornsay6.2 miles SE
Healey6.9 miles W
Langley Park7.5 miles E
Newburn7.5 miles NE
London244 miles SE
Glasgow116 miles NW
Edinburgh92 miles NW
Cardiff240 miles S
Liverpool112 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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