38POPULATION
8.2%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
12%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 6HQ

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH86HQ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Leadgate and Medomsley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 36%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 46%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 6HQ is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.4%WORKING
  • 8.2%UNEMPLOYED

8.2% 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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Crime stats in DH8 6HQ

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH8 6HQ

Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH8 6HQ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 6HQ

Events

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What's on near DH8 6HQ

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH8 6HQ

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH8 6HQ

Banks

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Banks near DH8 6HQ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 6HQ

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH8 6HQ

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH8 6HQ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 6HQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 6HQ

Libraries

Libraries

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Essential InformationDH8 6HQ

DH86HQ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT6SECTORHQUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 6HQ
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%)

DH86HQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 6HQ 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 6HQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.4 miles SW
Annfield Plain2.9 miles E
Kyo3.2 miles E
Lanchester4.2 miles SE
Burnopfield4.3 miles E
Tanfield4.4 miles E
Satley5.5 miles S
Craghead5.5 miles E
Cornsay5.6 miles SE
Edmondbyers5.9 miles W
Prudhoe6.4 miles N
Stocksfield6.7 miles NW
Langley Park6.9 miles E
Waterhouses7.4 miles SE
Healey7.5 miles W
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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