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

What social class do the population of DH8 9HQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH8 9HQ 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 9HQ 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

  • 66.7%Male
  • 33.3%Female

From the last census, 66.7% of people in DH89HQ male, and 33.3% 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 9HQ 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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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH8 9HQ

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Local Issues & Problems

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH8 9HQ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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What's on near DH8 9HQ

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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 9HQ

Banks

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Banks near DH8 9HQ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH8 9HQ

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH8 9HQ

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH8 9HQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH8 9HQ

Libraries

Libraries

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DH89HQ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA8DISTRICT9SECTORHQUNIT
Full PostcodeDH8 9HQ
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%)

DH89HQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH8 9HQ 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 9HQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Consett1.3 miles NE
Satley3.6 miles SE
Edmondbyers4.3 miles W
Lanchester4.6 miles E
Cornsay4.6 miles SE
Annfield Plain4.6 miles E
Kyo5.7 miles E
Tanfield6.8 miles E
Waterhouses6.8 miles E
Tow Law6.9 miles S
Burnopfield6.9 miles NE
Craghead7.2 miles E
Langley Park7.5 miles E
Stocksfield7.5 miles NW
Healey7.6 miles NW
London242 miles SE
Glasgow116 miles NW
Edinburgh93 miles NW
Cardiff238 miles S
Liverpool109 miles SW
Southampton272 miles S
Saint Ives276 miles S

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