72POPULATION
3%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
24%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH8 9AR

What social class do the population of DH8 9AR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 9AR 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 9AR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

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

GENDER SPLIT

  • 54.2%Male
  • 45.8%Female

From the last census, 54.2% of people in DH89AR male, and 45.8% female. Men outnumber women in Lanchester.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH8 9AR is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.8%WORKING
  • 3%UNEMPLOYED

3% 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 9AR 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 9AR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH8 9AR

Events

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What's on near DH8 9AR

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 9AR

Banks

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Banks near DH8 9AR

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 9AR

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH8 9AR

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DH8 9AR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 9AR

Libraries

Libraries

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DH89AR Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT9SECTORARUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 9AR
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%)

DH89AR Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 9AR 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 9AR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett2.2 miles E
Edmondbyers2.9 miles W
Satley4.4 miles SE
Cornsay5.8 miles E
Annfield Plain6 miles E
Lanchester6 miles E
Healey6.6 miles NW
Kyo6.8 miles E
Stocksfield7 miles N
Hunstanworth7.4 miles W
Tow Law7.5 miles SE
Ridingmill7.6 miles NW
Riding7.6 miles NW
Stanhope7.9 miles SW
Burnopfield8 miles E
London243 miles SE
Glasgow115 miles NW
Edinburgh92 miles NW
Cardiff237 miles S
Liverpool108 miles SW
Southampton273 miles S
Saint Ives277 miles S

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