2POPULATION
6.6%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
12%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 8AR

What social class do the population of DH8 8AR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 8AR 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 8AR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 76%Adults

23% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH88AR male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Delves Lane and Consett South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 36%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 40%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 8AR is 40%. Single and 'other' people is 60%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.3%WORKING
  • 6.6%UNEMPLOYED

6.6% 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 8AR, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH8 8AR Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH8 8AR

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Constituency

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DH8 8AR Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH8 8AR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 8AR

Events

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What's on near DH8 8AR

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH8 8AR

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH8 8AR

Banks

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Banks near DH8 8AR

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 8AR

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH8 8AR area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH8 8AR

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH8 8AR

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 8AR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 8AR

Libraries

Libraries

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DH88AR Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT8SECTORARUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 8AR
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%)

DH88AR Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 8AR 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 8AR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1 miles E
Edmondbyers3.6 miles W
Satley4.9 miles SE
Annfield Plain5 miles E
Lanchester5.5 miles E
Kyo5.5 miles E
Cornsay5.9 miles SE
Stocksfield6.2 miles NW
Healey6.3 miles NW
Burnopfield6.6 miles E
Tanfield6.7 miles E
Prudhoe6.9 miles N
Riding7.2 miles NW
Ridingmill7.2 miles NW
Craghead7.7 miles E
London243 miles SE
Glasgow115 miles NW
Edinburgh92 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool110 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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A planning application for a redevelopment of the shopping centre that sits at the heart of Durham City centre has been lodged.

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Barnard Castle teenager admits causing death by dangerous driving

A teenager was told he will receive an almost inevitable custodial sentence after admitting responsibility for the death of a passenger in car.

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Alex Burghart on expansion plans for Darlington Economic Campus

Mike Hughes talks to Alex Burghart at the Darlington Economic Campus to hear more about expansion plans in the town

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Darlington A1(M) junction roundabout part-closed for 10 weeks

Drivers can expect long delays and detours as half of the roundabout over the A1(M) at Darlington will close from next week.

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Ten trading standards charges admitted by Darlington company director

A company trading in designer watches, both online and from retail premises in Darlington, has admitted breaching regulations relating to the unlicensed sale of such items.

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