11POPULATION
6.3%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH8 6JF belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 6JF 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 6JF from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 12%Children
  • 87%Adults

12% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 36.4%Male
  • 63.6%Female

From the last census, 36.4% of people in DH86JF male, and 63.6% female. Women outnumber men in Leadgate and Medomsley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 30%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 6JF is 30%. Single and 'other' people is 71%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 6.3%UNEMPLOYED

6.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Local Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Emergencies in DH8 6JF

Post Offices

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Libraries

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DH86JF Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT6SECTORJFUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 6JF
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH86JF Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 6JF 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 6JF.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.4 miles SW
Kyo3.4 miles E
Annfield Plain3.5 miles E
Burnopfield4.5 miles E
Tanfield4.7 miles E
Lanchester4.8 miles SE
Edmondbyers5.5 miles W
Satley5.8 miles S
Prudhoe5.9 miles N
Craghead6 miles E
Stocksfield6.1 miles NW
Cornsay6.1 miles SE
Healey6.9 miles W
Riding7.5 miles NW
Ridingmill7.5 miles NW
London244 miles SE
Glasgow116 miles NW
Edinburgh92 miles NW
Cardiff240 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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