The DH8 6PS postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH8 6PS area, explore the DH8 6PS Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH8 6PS area, visit the DH8 6PS House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH8 |
| Ward | Leadgate and Medomsley |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| Police Force | Durham |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Leadgate and Medomsley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North West Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 9985 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Rural traits / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Broom Hill(0.48 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Telephone Kiosk(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Stocksfield(5.62 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(11.30 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 4-11 | DH8 6QN (0.39 mi) | Details |
| Ebchester CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | DH8 0QB (0.82 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DH86PS is 251 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1593), Below 14 (1521), and Between 45 to 54 (1397).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 239 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 66 adults have No qualifications, while 33 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (313), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (215).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (122), followed by No religion (108).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Never worked and long-term unemployed (41) followed by Routine occupations (38), and Semi-routine occupations (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (423), and 332 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1370) and European Union EU-14 (20).