55POPULATION
5.1%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
14%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 8QY

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 77%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.5%Male
  • 54.5%Female

From the last census, 45.5% of people in DH88QY male, and 54.5% female. Women outnumber men in Benfieldside.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 35%SINGLE
  • 46%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 8QY is 35%. Single and 'other' people is 65%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.6%WORKING
  • 5.1%UNEMPLOYED

5.1% 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 and Minicabs

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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 8QY

Events

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What's on near DH8 8QY

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 8QY

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH88QY Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT8SECTORQYUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 8QY
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%)

DH88QY Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 8QY 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 8QY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.4 miles E
Edmondbyers3.7 miles W
Annfield Plain5.2 miles E
Kyo5.3 miles E
Stocksfield5.3 miles NW
Healey5.6 miles NW
Satley5.8 miles SE
Lanchester6 miles E
Prudhoe6 miles N
Burnopfield6.3 miles E
Riding6.4 miles NW
Ridingmill6.4 miles NW
Tanfield6.5 miles E
Cornsay6.7 miles SE
Craghead7.8 miles E
London244 miles SE
Glasgow114 miles NW
Edinburgh91 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool110 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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