13POPULATION
2%UNEMPLOYED
62%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
44%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH8 9LX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 9LX 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 9LX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 80%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 38.5%Male
  • 61.5%Female

From the last census, 38.5% of people in DH89LX male, and 61.5% female. Women outnumber men in South Tynedale.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 44%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 44% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 62%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 9LX is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.8%WORKING
  • 2%UNEMPLOYED

2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 9LX

Events

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What's on near DH8 9LX

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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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

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DH8 9LX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH89LX Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT9SECTORLXUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 9LX
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH89LX Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 9LX 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 9LX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Edmondbyers1.2 miles SW
Healey3.8 miles NW
Consett4.2 miles E
Stocksfield4.8 miles N
Ridingmill4.9 miles N
Riding4.9 miles N
Hunstanworth5.7 miles W
Prudhoe6.8 miles NE
Satley7.4 miles SE
Corbridge7.7 miles NW
Annfield Plain8.1 miles E
Kyo8.1 miles E
Stanhope8.6 miles SW
Lanchester8.7 miles E
Cornsay8.8 miles E
London245 miles SE
Glasgow112 miles NW
Edinburgh90 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool109 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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