2POPULATION
8.2%UNEMPLOYED
46%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
12%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 7SR

What social class do the population of DH8 7SR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 7SR 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 7SR 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 DH87SR 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 7SR 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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DH8 7SR Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH8 7SR

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Constituency

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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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Traffic near DH8 7SR

Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH8 7SR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 7SR

Events

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What's on near DH8 7SR

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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 7SR

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH8 7SR

Banks

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Banks near DH8 7SR

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 7SR

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH8 7SR

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DH8 7SR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 7SR

Libraries

Libraries

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DH87SR Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT7SECTORSRUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 7SR
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%)

DH87SR Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 7SR 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 7SR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.9 miles W
Annfield Plain2.2 miles E
Kyo2.8 miles E
Lanchester3.6 miles SE
Tanfield3.9 miles E
Burnopfield4 miles NE
Craghead4.9 miles E
Cornsay5.3 miles S
Satley5.3 miles S
Langley Park6.3 miles E
Edmondbyers6.5 miles W
Prudhoe6.8 miles NW
Waterhouses7 miles SE
Stocksfield7.3 miles NW
Witton Gilbert7.4 miles E
London243 miles SE
Glasgow117 miles NW
Edinburgh93 miles NW
Cardiff240 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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