83POPULATION
4.5%UNEMPLOYED
55%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
31%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH8 6WX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 6WX 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 6WX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 82%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 48.2%Male
  • 51.8%Female

From the last census, 48.2% of people in DH86WX male, and 51.8% female. Women outnumber men in Leadgate and Medomsley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 31%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 55%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 6WX is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

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
  • 4.5%UNEMPLOYED

4.5% 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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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH8 6WX

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH8 6WX

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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What's on near DH8 6WX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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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

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Emergencies in DH8 6WX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 6WX

Libraries

Libraries

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DH86WX Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT6SECTORWXUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 6WX
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%)

DH86WX Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 6WX 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 6WX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett2.6 miles SW
Kyo3 miles E
Burnopfield3.8 miles E
Annfield Plain3.9 miles E
Tanfield4.3 miles E
Prudhoe4.8 miles NW
Stocksfield5.4 miles NW
Lanchester5.6 miles SE
Edmondbyers6.1 miles W
Craghead6.2 miles E
Newburn6.4 miles NE
Healey6.6 miles W
Satley7 miles S
Ridingmill7.1 miles W
Riding7.1 miles W
London245 miles SE
Glasgow115 miles NW
Edinburgh91 miles NW
Cardiff241 miles S
Liverpool113 miles SW
Southampton276 miles S
Saint Ives280 miles S
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