41POPULATION
3.8%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
20%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 8RS

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 85%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.3%Male
  • 53.7%Female

From the last census, 46.3% of people in DH88RS male, and 53.7% female. Women outnumber men in Benfieldside.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 20%AB
  • 63%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 8RS is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.2%WORKING
  • 3.8%UNEMPLOYED

3.8% 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 8RS Demographics

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 8RS

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 8RS

Events

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What's on near DH8 8RS

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH8 8RS

Banks

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Banks near DH8 8RS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 8RS

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH8 8RS

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 8RS

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 8RS

Libraries

Libraries

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DH88RS Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT8SECTORRSUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 8RS
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%)

DH88RS Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 8RS 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 8RS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1 miles SE
Edmondbyers4 miles W
Annfield Plain4.8 miles E
Kyo4.9 miles E
Satley5.5 miles SE
Lanchester5.6 miles E
Stocksfield5.6 miles NW
Healey6 miles NW
Burnopfield6 miles E
Prudhoe6.1 miles N
Tanfield6.2 miles E
Cornsay6.3 miles SE
Riding6.8 miles NW
Ridingmill6.8 miles NW
Craghead7.4 miles E
London244 miles SE
Glasgow115 miles NW
Edinburgh92 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool110 miles SW
Southampton274 miles S
Saint Ives278 miles S

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