52POPULATION
8.2%UNEMPLOYED
36%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
5%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 8DX

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 24%Children
  • 76%Adults

24% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 51.9%Male
  • 48.1%Female

From the last census, 51.9% of people in DH88DX male, and 48.1% female. Men outnumber women in Delves Lane and Consett South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 5%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 48%DE

According to census records, 5% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 38%SINGLE
  • 36%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 8DX is 38%. Single and 'other' people is 62%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84.3%WORKING
  • 8.2%UNEMPLOYED

8.2% 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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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis near DH8 8DX

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 8DX

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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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 8DX

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 8DX

Libraries

Libraries

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DH88DX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH8 8DX
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH88DX Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 8DX 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 8DX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.7 miles E
Edmondbyers3.2 miles W
Satley4.4 miles SE
Annfield Plain5.6 miles E
Cornsay5.7 miles E
Lanchester5.7 miles E
Kyo6.3 miles E
Healey6.6 miles NW
Stocksfield6.8 miles N
Burnopfield7.5 miles E
Tanfield7.5 miles E
Ridingmill7.5 miles NW
Riding7.5 miles NW
Tow Law7.6 miles SE
Prudhoe7.7 miles N
London243 miles SE
Glasgow115 miles NW
Edinburgh92 miles NW
Cardiff238 miles S
Liverpool109 miles SW
Southampton273 miles S
Saint Ives277 miles S

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