143POPULATION
6.6%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH8 8WY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 8WY 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 8WY 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

  • 44.8%Male
  • 55.2%Female

From the last census, 44.8% of people in DH88WY male, and 55.2% female. Women outnumber men in Consett North.

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 8WY 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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DH8 8WY Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH8 8WY

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH8 8WY

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 8WY

Events

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What's on near DH8 8WY

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH8 8WY

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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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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Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH8 8WY area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

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Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH8 8WY

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 8WY

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 8WY

Libraries

Libraries

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DH88WY Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT8SECTORWYUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 8WY
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%)

DH88WY Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 8WY 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 8WY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett0.9 miles E
Edmondbyers3.8 miles W
Annfield Plain4.8 miles E
Kyo5.1 miles E
Satley5.3 miles SE
Lanchester5.5 miles E
Stocksfield5.8 miles NW
Healey6.1 miles NW
Cornsay6.2 miles SE
Burnopfield6.2 miles E
Tanfield6.4 miles E
Prudhoe6.5 miles N
Riding6.9 miles NW
Ridingmill6.9 miles NW
Craghead7.5 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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