DH8 5SL Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the DH8 5SL postcode area in Durham.
We've got loads of statistics for DH8 5SL, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.
What social class do the population of DH8 5SL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 5SL 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 5SL from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
DH8 5SL
Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH8 5SL, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DH8 5SL, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
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 DH85SL. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
Looking for job vacancies in the DH8 5SL area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.
Travel & Transport
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Travel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the DH8 5SL area.
Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around DH8 5SL.
Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DH8 5SL.
Tourist Information
Locate the nearest car parks near DH8 5SL, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.
Local Amenities
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Banks
Find the nearest bank or building society in DH8 5SL. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.
Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH8 5SL postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the DH8 5SL 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 5SL.
Post Offices
Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.
Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around DH8 5SL. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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DH85SL Postcode Breakdown
| DHAREA | 8DISTRICT | 5SECTOR | SLUNIT |
| Full Postcode | DH8 5SL |
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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%) |
DH85SL Postal District
DH8 5SL 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 5SL.
| Consett | 0.7 miles E |
| Edmondbyers | 4.2 miles W |
| Annfield Plain | 4.5 miles E |
| Kyo | 4.8 miles E |
| Satley | 5.2 miles SE |
| Lanchester | 5.3 miles E |
| Burnopfield | 5.9 miles E |
| Cornsay | 6 miles SE |
| Stocksfield | 6 miles NW |
| Tanfield | 6.1 miles E |
| Healey | 6.4 miles NW |
| Prudhoe | 6.5 miles N |
| Craghead | 7.1 miles E |
| Riding | 7.2 miles NW |
| Ridingmill | 7.2 miles NW |
| London | 244 miles SE |
| Glasgow | 115 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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Northern EchoFrom the Postcode Area blog
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Discrimination by Postcode
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