143POPULATION
0.7%UNEMPLOYED
9%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH8 8YW

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DemographicsDH8 8YW

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 3%Children
  • 97%Adults

3% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.8%Male
  • 55.2%Female

From the last census, 44.8% of people in DH88YW male, and 55.2% female. Women outnumber men in Elvet.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 61%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 87%SINGLE
  • 9%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 8YW is 87%. Single and 'other' people is 13%.

ETHNICITY

  • 90%WHITE
  • 11%NON-WHITE

90% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 20.2%WORKING
  • 0.7%UNEMPLOYED

0.7% 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 8YW 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

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Taxis near DH8 8YW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH8 8YW

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 8YW

Events

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What's on near DH8 8YW

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH8 8YW

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 8YW

Banks

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Banks near DH8 8YW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH8 8YW postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DH8 8YW

Schools

Schools

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

Schools near DH8 8YW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH8 8YW

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 8YW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 8YW

Libraries

Libraries

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DH88YW Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH8 8YW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH88YW Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 8YW 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 8YW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Durham1 miles SE
Brandon2.7 miles SW
Witton Gilbert2.8 miles W
Croxdale3.3 miles S
Sherburn Hill3.6 miles E
Sherburn3.7 miles E
West Rainton3.8 miles NE
Langley Park4 miles W
Low Moorsley4.4 miles E
Brancepeth4.5 miles SW
Chester-le-Street4.8 miles N
Coxhoe5.3 miles SE
Quarrington Hill5.4 miles E
Hetton Le Hole5.5 miles E
Ludworth5.7 miles E
London235 miles SE
Glasgow127 miles NW
Edinburgh102 miles NW
Cardiff237 miles S
Liverpool111 miles SW
Southampton268 miles S
Saint Ives273 miles S

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