DH8 5BL Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the DH8 5BL postcode area in Durham.
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What social class do the population of DH8 5BL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 5BL 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 5BL from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH8 5BL, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DH8 5BL, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
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Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area DH85BL. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DH8 5BL.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH8 5BL postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the DH8 5BL area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near DH8 5BL.
Post Offices
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Libraries
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Monday, May 13, 2024
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DH85BL Postcode Breakdown
| DHAREA | 8DISTRICT | 5SECTOR | BLUNIT |
| Full Postcode | DH8 5BL |
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| Postal Town | Durham |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
DH85BL Postal District
DH8 5BL 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 5BL.
| Consett | 0.1 miles S |
| Annfield Plain | 4 miles E |
| Kyo | 4.5 miles E |
| Edmondbyers | 4.7 miles W |
| Lanchester | 4.7 miles E |
| Satley | 4.8 miles S |
| Cornsay | 5.4 miles SE |
| Burnopfield | 5.7 miles E |
| Tanfield | 5.7 miles E |
| Stocksfield | 6.5 miles NW |
| Craghead | 6.6 miles E |
| Prudhoe | 6.8 miles N |
| Healey | 6.9 miles NW |
| Waterhouses | 7.5 miles SE |
| Langley Park | 7.5 miles E |
| London | 243 miles SE |
| Glasgow | 116 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 92 miles NW |
| Cardiff | 239 miles S |
| Liverpool | 110 miles SW |
| Southampton | 274 miles S |
| Saint Ives | 278 miles S |
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As reported, Central ward councillor Zafar Uddin shared several posts on the social media platform which were described as hate-filled and divisive.
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