7POPULATION
1.9%UNEMPLOYED
61%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
39%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 9HW

What social class do the population of DH8 9HW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 9HW 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 9HW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 87%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 13% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.9%Male
  • 57.1%Female

From the last census, 42.9% of people in DH89HW male, and 57.1% female. Women outnumber men in Lanchester.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 39%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 19%SINGLE
  • 61%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 9HW is 19%. Single and 'other' people is 80%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94%WORKING
  • 1.9%UNEMPLOYED

1.9% 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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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis near DH8 9HW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 9HW

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 near DH8 9HW

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 9HW

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DH8 9HW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 9HW

Libraries

Libraries

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DH89HW Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT9SECTORHWUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 9HW
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%)

DH89HW Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 9HW 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 9HW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Satley3.4 miles E
Edmondbyers4 miles NW
Consett4.2 miles NE
Cornsay5.3 miles E
Tow Law5.7 miles SE
Wolsingham5.9 miles S
Stanhope6 miles SW
Lanchester6.6 miles E
Hunstanworth7.1 miles W
Annfield Plain7.3 miles E
Waterhouses7.5 miles E
Bolts Burn7.8 miles W
Eastgate8.3 miles SW
Healey8.5 miles NW
Kyo8.6 miles NE
London241 miles SE
Glasgow116 miles NW
Edinburgh94 miles NW
Cardiff235 miles S
Liverpool106 miles SW
Southampton270 miles S
Saint Ives274 miles S

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