72POPULATION
6.4%UNEMPLOYED
59%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
25%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 6QZ

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 56.9%Male
  • 43.1%Female

From the last census, 56.9% of people in DH86QZ male, and 43.1% female. Men outnumber women in Leadgate and Medomsley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 59%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 6QZ is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.2%WORKING
  • 6.4%UNEMPLOYED

6.4% 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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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH8 6QZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 6QZ

Events

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What's on near DH8 6QZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH8 6QZ

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

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH8 6QZ postcode area that dispense money.

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH8 6QZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 6QZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 6QZ

Libraries

Libraries

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DH86QZ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT6SECTORQZUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 6QZ
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%)

DH86QZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 6QZ 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 6QZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.7 miles S
Kyo3.7 miles E
Annfield Plain4 miles E
Burnopfield4.6 miles E
Tanfield5 miles E
Edmondbyers5.3 miles W
Lanchester5.3 miles SE
Prudhoe5.4 miles N
Stocksfield5.5 miles NW
Satley6.2 miles S
Healey6.4 miles W
Craghead6.5 miles E
Cornsay6.6 miles SE
Riding7 miles NW
Ridingmill7 miles NW
London244 miles SE
Glasgow115 miles NW
Edinburgh91 miles NW
Cardiff241 miles S
Liverpool112 miles SW
Southampton275 miles S
Saint Ives279 miles S

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