50POPULATION
4.6%UNEMPLOYED
49%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
13%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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We've got loads of statistics for DH8 7HW, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

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DemographicsDH8 7HW

What social class do the population of DH8 7HW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 7HW 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 7HW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 24%Children
  • 77%Adults

24% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 32%Male
  • 68%Female

From the last census, 32% of people in DH87HW male, and 68% female. Women outnumber men in Delves Lane and Consett South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 32%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 49%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 7HW is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 69%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.7%WORKING
  • 4.6%UNEMPLOYED

4.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH8 7HW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH8 7HW Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DH8 7HW, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in DH8 7HW

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Constituency

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DH8 7HW Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in DH8 7HW

Local Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near DH8 7HW

Travel & Transport

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Travel around DH8 7HW

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

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Traffic near DH8 7HW

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH8 7HW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH8 7HW

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 7HW

Events

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What's on near DH8 7HW

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH8 7HW

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DH8 7HW.

Hotels near DH8 7HW

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH8 7HW

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH8 7HW

Banks

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Banks near DH8 7HW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH8 7HW postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DH8 7HW

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH8 7HW area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH8 7HW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH8 7HW

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 7HW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 7HW

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH8 7HW

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DH87HW Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT7SECTORHWUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 7HW
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%)

DH87HW Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 7HW 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 7HW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett0.8 miles W
Annfield Plain3.3 miles E
Lanchester3.8 miles E
Kyo4.2 miles E
Satley4.3 miles S
Cornsay4.7 miles SE
Tanfield5.3 miles E
Edmondbyers5.4 miles W
Burnopfield5.4 miles NE
Craghead5.9 miles E
Langley Park6.7 miles E
Waterhouses6.7 miles SE
Stocksfield7.3 miles NW
Prudhoe7.3 miles N
Healey7.8 miles NW
London242 miles SE
Glasgow117 miles NW
Edinburgh93 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool110 miles SW
Southampton273 miles S
Saint Ives277 miles S

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