65POPULATION
8.4%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 6DY

What social class do the population of DH8 6DY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 6DY 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 6DY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 80%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 49.2%Male
  • 50.8%Female

From the last census, 49.2% of people in DH86DY male, and 50.8% female. Women outnumber men in Leadgate and Medomsley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 42%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 36%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 6DY is 36%. Single and 'other' people is 64%.

ETHNICITY

  • 100%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

100% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.3%WORKING
  • 8.4%UNEMPLOYED

8.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Events

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 6DY

Schools

Schools

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Libraries

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DH86DY Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT6SECTORDYUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 6DY
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH86DY Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 6DY 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 6DY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.2 miles SW
Annfield Plain3.1 miles E
Kyo3.4 miles E
Lanchester4.3 miles SE
Burnopfield4.6 miles E
Tanfield4.6 miles E
Satley5.3 miles S
Cornsay5.6 miles SE
Edmondbyers5.6 miles W
Craghead5.7 miles E
Prudhoe6.4 miles N
Stocksfield6.6 miles NW
Langley Park7.1 miles E
Healey7.4 miles NW
Waterhouses7.5 miles SE
London243 miles SE
Glasgow116 miles NW
Edinburgh93 miles NW
Cardiff240 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has announced his Diddly Squat Farm Shop in Oxfordshire will be closed temporarily.

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Jonathan Mann Developments Ltd, based onDelves Lane in Consett was convicted of causing unauthorised deposition of controlled waste.

Northern Echo

Armed police arrest man for 'possessing knife' in Seaham

Armed police descended on Seaham in County Durham to arrest a man believed to be in possession of a knife.

Northern Echo

Moorcock Inn owner will not have to restore historic pub

The owner of The Moorcock Inn at Garsdale Head will not have to replace the pub's main features, despite enforcement action being launched.

Northern Echo

Three inmates took part in 'serious disruption' at HMP/YOI Deerbolt

Three more inmates who took part in a pre-mediatated group attack on another prisoner playing pool must all now spend longer behind bars.

Northern Echo

Man assaulted and robbed on York Road in Hartlepool

A man has been assaulted and robbed on York Road in Hartlepool, taking place near Santander

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Sara Davies praises Teesside digital marketing company Outrank

Dragons Den star Sara Davies has praised a digital marketing company after delivering her a bespoke new website.

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North Yorkshire Police warned over drivers filming crash

Police have issued a warning to drivers after 30 motorists were reported for using mobile phones at the wheel while filming a crash scene.

Northern Echo

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