26POPULATION
5.1%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH8 5XF belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 5XF 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 5XF from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 82%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.2%Male
  • 53.8%Female

From the last census, 46.2% of people in DH85XF male, and 53.8% female. Women outnumber men in Consett North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 26%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

  • 34%SINGLE
  • 46%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 5XF is 34%. Single and 'other' people is 66%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.4%WORKING
  • 5.1%UNEMPLOYED

5.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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DH8 5XF 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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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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What's on near DH8 5XF

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 5XF

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH85XF Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT5SECTORXFUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 5XF
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH85XF Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 5XF 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 5XF.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.1 miles SE
Edmondbyers4.4 miles W
Annfield Plain4.5 miles E
Kyo4.5 miles E
Lanchester5.5 miles E
Burnopfield5.5 miles E
Stocksfield5.6 miles NW
Satley5.8 miles S
Tanfield5.8 miles E
Prudhoe5.9 miles N
Healey6.1 miles NW
Cornsay6.4 miles SE
Riding6.8 miles NW
Ridingmill6.8 miles NW
Craghead7.1 miles E
London244 miles SE
Glasgow115 miles NW
Edinburgh92 miles NW
Cardiff240 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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