2POPULATION
5.1%UNEMPLOYED
55%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
25%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH8 9UW

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DemographicsDH8 9UW

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 87%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH89UW male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Weardale.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 55%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 9UW is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.3%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

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH8 9UW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH8 9UW Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DH8 9UW, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in DH8 9UW

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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DH8 9UW Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in DH8 9UW

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near DH8 9UW

Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

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Traffic near DH8 9UW

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH8 9UW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH8 9UW

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 9UW

Events

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What's on near DH8 9UW

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH8 9UW

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH8 9UW

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH8 9UW

Banks

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Banks near DH8 9UW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH8 9UW postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DH8 9UW

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH8 9UW area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH8 9UW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres DH8 9UW

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH8 9UW

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 9UW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 9UW

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH8 9UW

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Essential InformationDH8 9UW

DH89UW Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT9SECTORUWUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 9UW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
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%)

DH89UW Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 9UW 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 9UW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Hunstanworth0.5 miles E
Bolts Burn4.4 miles S
Edmondbyers5.3 miles E
Allenheads5.9 miles W
Stanhope6.1 miles SE
Eastgate6.7 miles S
Westgate7.1 miles SW
Studdon7.3 miles W
Healey7.4 miles NE
Allendale Town7.8 miles NW
Riding8.4 miles NE
Ridingmill8.4 miles NE
Saint Johns Chapel8.6 miles SW
Hexham9.5 miles N
Stocksfield9.6 miles NE
London245 miles SE
Glasgow109 miles NW
Edinburgh89 miles NW
Cardiff235 miles S
Liverpool105 miles SW
Southampton273 miles S
Saint Ives276 miles S

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