23POPULATION
10%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH9 8BJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH9 8BJ 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 DH9 8BJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 60.9%Male
  • 39.1%Female

From the last census, 60.9% of people in DH98BJ male, and 39.1% female. Men outnumber women in Tanfield.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 35%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH9 8BJ is 35%. Single and 'other' people is 64%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% 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

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Local Issues & Problems

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH9 8BJ

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Emergencies in DH9 8BJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

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DH98BJ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA9DISTRICT8SECTORBJUNIT
Full PostcodeDH9 8BJ
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH98BJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH9 8BJ 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 DH9 8BJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Tanfield0.9 miles N
Kyo1.6 miles NW
Craghead1.9 miles SE
Annfield Plain2 miles SW
Burnopfield2.1 miles NW
Lanchester4 miles SW
Langley Park5.1 miles SE
Chester-le-Street5.5 miles E
Consett5.5 miles W
Witton Gilbert5.6 miles SE
Gateshead6.1 miles NE
Blaydon6.6 miles
Cornsay6.6 miles SW
Newburn6.8 miles N
Waterhouses7.2 miles S
London243 miles SE
Glasgow119 miles NW
Edinburgh95 miles NW
Cardiff242 miles S
Liverpool114 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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