DH8 6LU Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of DH8 6LU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 6LU 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 6LU from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
DH8 6LUDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH8 6LU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DH8 6LU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area DH86LU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
DH8 6LUTravel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
DH8 6LUEvents
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DH8 6LU.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
DH8 6LUBanks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH8 6LU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the DH8 6LU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near DH8 6LU.
Post Offices
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Libraries
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DH86LU Postcode Breakdown
DHAREA | 8DISTRICT | 6SECTOR | LUUNIT |
Full Postcode | DH8 6LU |
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Postal Town | Durham |
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Country | England |
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Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
DH86LU Postal District
DH8 6LU 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 6LU.
Consett | 0.6 miles S |
Annfield Plain | 3.9 miles E |
Kyo | 4.2 miles E |
Edmondbyers | 4.8 miles W |
Lanchester | 4.9 miles E |
Satley | 5.3 miles S |
Burnopfield | 5.4 miles E |
Tanfield | 5.5 miles E |
Cornsay | 5.8 miles SE |
Stocksfield | 6.2 miles NW |
Prudhoe | 6.3 miles N |
Craghead | 6.6 miles E |
Healey | 6.7 miles NW |
Riding | 7.4 miles NW |
Ridingmill | 7.4 miles NW |
London | 244 miles SE |
Glasgow | 116 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 92 miles NW |
Cardiff | 239 miles S |
Liverpool | 111 miles SW |
Southampton | 274 miles S |
Saint Ives | 278 miles S |
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