36POPULATION
6.6%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 8QL

What social class do the population of DH8 8QL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 8QL 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 8QL from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 81%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.8%Male
  • 47.2%Female

From the last census, 52.8% of people in DH88QL male, and 47.2% female. Men outnumber women in Benfieldside.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 33%DE

According to census records, 10% 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 8QL is 30%. Single and 'other' people is 70%.

ETHNICITY

  • 100%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

100% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.4%WORKING
  • 6.6%UNEMPLOYED

6.6% 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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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 8QL

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 8QL

Libraries

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DH88QL Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT8SECTORQLUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 8QL
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Postal TownDurham
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH88QL Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 8QL 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 8QL.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.2 miles E
Edmondbyers3.7 miles W
Annfield Plain5 miles E
Kyo5.2 miles E
Stocksfield5.5 miles NW
Satley5.6 miles SE
Healey5.8 miles NW
Lanchester5.8 miles E
Prudhoe6.2 miles N
Burnopfield6.2 miles E
Cornsay6.5 miles SE
Tanfield6.5 miles E
Ridingmill6.6 miles NW
Riding6.6 miles NW
Craghead7.6 miles E
London244 miles SE
Glasgow115 miles NW
Edinburgh91 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool110 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

Typhoon jets seen flying from RAF Leeming over North East

On Tuesday (April 23), several people managed to take images of the Typhoon jets taking off from RAF Leeming.

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Police investigate brawl between men on train in Seaham

Officers from Durham Police have released images following the incident, which happened on the train between Seaham and Horden railway stations.

Northern Echo

Drug-abusing son threatened to damage mother's Easington home

A drug user twice threatened to cause damage at his mother's home if she did not give him money to repay his debt to dealers.

Northern Echo

Ministry of Justice report says lawtech is growth area for region

The North East looks set to become a major player in the legal technology arena.

Northern Echo

North Yorkshire Police warned over drivers filming crash

Police have issued a warning to drivers after 30 motorists were reported for using mobile phones at the wheel while filming a crash scene.

Northern Echo

Darlington-based Bannatyne Group profits up 30 per cent

Darlington-based Bannatyne Group are celebrating after their profits have risen by 30 per cent.

Northern Echo

Two arrested for alleged drug offences in Middlesbrough

Two men aged 17 and 24 were arrested in Middlesbrough this week after searches by officers allegedly found class A drugs and cash.

Northern Echo

Air ambulance attends 'incident' in Sunderland this morning

An air ambulance attended reports of an incident' at a private address in the North East this morning.

Northern Echo

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