16POPULATION
3.5%UNEMPLOYED
58%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
31%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH4 7QB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH4 7QB 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 DH4 7QB from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 80%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 43.8%Male
  • 56.3%Female

From the last census, 43.8% of people in DH47QB male, and 56.3% female. Women outnumber men in Washington East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 31%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 29%SINGLE
  • 58%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH4 7QB is 29%. Single and 'other' people is 71%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.4%WORKING
  • 3.5%UNEMPLOYED

3.5% 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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DH4 7QB Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH4 7QB

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DH4 7QB Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH4 7QB

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH4 7QB

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH4 7QB

Events

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What's on near DH4 7QB

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH4 7QB

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH4 7QB

Banks

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Banks near DH4 7QB

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH4 7QB

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH4 7QB

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH4 7QB

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH4 7QB

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH4 7QB

Libraries

Libraries

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DH47QB Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA4DISTRICT7SECTORQBUNIT
Full PostcodeDH4 7QB
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyTyne and Wear
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

DH47QB Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH4 7QB 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 DH4 7QB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Washington1.5 miles N
Houghton Le Spring2.6 miles SE
Chester-le-Street3 miles SW
Silksworth3.8 miles E
West Rainton4.3 miles S
Hetton Le Hole4.9 miles SE
Boldon5.3 miles NE
Sunderland5.6 miles E
Low Moorsley5.7 miles SE
Felling5.7 miles NW
Hebburn6.1 miles N
Walker6.2 miles N
Gateshead6.3 miles NW
Craghead6.5 miles W
Sherburn Hill6.6 miles S
London241 miles SE
Glasgow125 miles W
Edinburgh99 miles NW
Cardiff244 miles S
Liverpool118 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives280 miles S

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