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6.8%UNEMPLOYED
45%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 1SX

What social class do the population of DH8 1SX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 1SX 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 1SX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 81%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH81SX male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Consett North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 33%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

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 45%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 1SX is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 69%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.3%WORKING
  • 6.8%UNEMPLOYED

6.8% 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

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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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 1SX

Events

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What's on near DH8 1SX

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 near DH8 1SX

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 1SX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH81SX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH8 1SX
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Postal TownDurham
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH81SX Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 1SX 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 1SX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett0.6 miles S
Annfield Plain3.9 miles E
Kyo4.3 miles E
Edmondbyers4.8 miles W
Lanchester4.8 miles E
Satley5.2 miles S
Burnopfield5.4 miles E
Tanfield5.5 miles E
Cornsay5.8 miles SE
Stocksfield6.2 miles NW
Prudhoe6.4 miles N
Craghead6.6 miles E
Healey6.7 miles NW
Riding7.5 miles NW
Ridingmill7.5 miles NW
London243 miles SE
Glasgow116 miles NW
Edinburgh92 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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