104POPULATION
8.2%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
12%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 0UQ

What social class do the population of DH8 0UQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 0UQ 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 0UQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 49%Male
  • 51%Female

From the last census, 49% of people in DH80UQ male, and 51% female. Women outnumber men in Leadgate and Medomsley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 36%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 46%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 0UQ is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.4%WORKING
  • 8.2%UNEMPLOYED

8.2% 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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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH8 0UQ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 0UQ

Events

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What's on near DH8 0UQ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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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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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 0UQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH80UQ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH8 0UQ
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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%)

DH80UQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 0UQ 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 0UQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.6 miles W
Annfield Plain2.4 miles E
Kyo3.3 miles NE
Lanchester3.3 miles E
Tanfield4.3 miles E
Burnopfield4.6 miles NE
Satley4.7 miles S
Cornsay4.7 miles SE
Craghead5 miles E
Langley Park6.1 miles E
Edmondbyers6.3 miles W
Waterhouses6.5 miles SE
Witton Gilbert7.2 miles E
Prudhoe7.3 miles N
Stocksfield7.6 miles NW
London242 miles SE
Glasgow117 miles NW
Edinburgh93 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton273 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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