61POPULATION
2%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH7 8WU

What social class do the population of DH7 8WU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH7 8WU 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 DH7 8WU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 86%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 16% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.3%Male
  • 55.7%Female

From the last census, 44.3% of people in DH78WU male, and 55.7% female. Women outnumber men in Belmont.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 60%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH7 8WU is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.1%WORKING
  • 2%UNEMPLOYED

2% 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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DH7 8WU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH7 8WU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH7 8WU

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH7 8WU

Events

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What's on near DH7 8WU

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH7 8WU

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DH7 8WU

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH7 8WU

Banks

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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

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH7 8WU

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH7 8WU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH7 8WU

Libraries

Libraries

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DH78WU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH7 8WU
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Postal TownDurham
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH78WU Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH7 8WU 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 DH7 8WU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sherburn Hill2.2 miles E
West Rainton2.2 miles NE
Durham2.2 miles SW
Sherburn2.7 miles E
Low Moorsley2.8 miles E
Hetton Le Hole3.8 miles E
Witton Gilbert3.9 miles W
Chester-le-Street4.2 miles N
Croxdale4.3 miles S
Brandon4.4 miles SW
Ludworth4.4 miles E
Haswell4.8 miles E
Houghton Le Spring4.8 miles NE
Quarrington Hill4.9 miles SE
Langley Park5.3 miles W
London236 miles SE
Glasgow128 miles NW
Edinburgh103 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool113 miles SW
Southampton269 miles S
Saint Ives274 miles S

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