The DH8 8DB postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH8 8DB area, explore the DH8 8DB Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH8 |
| Ward | Consett South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill |
| 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 | Consett South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North West Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 5060 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Young hard-pressed families / Endeavouring social renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Dave's Fish & Chip Shop, Takeaway Shop
Address: DH8 8DB
Close Caterers (NE) Ltd, Takeaway Shop
Address: DH8 8DB
Premier - Moorside Convenience Store, Retailers - Other
Address: DH8 8DB
The nearest places is Moorside(0.25 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Norfolk Road(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Stocksfield(7.79 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(15.08 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH8 8EQ (0.24 mi) | Details |
| Castleside Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DH8 9RG (0.46 mi) | Details |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, ConsettPrimary, Good | 5-11 | DH8 8AX (0.70 mi) | Details |
| The Grove Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DH8 8AP (0.83 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DH88DB is 326 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2018), Between 25 to 34 (1422), and Between 45 to 54 (1360).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 294 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 20.
Regarding education, 86 adults have Does not apply, while 49 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (258), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (236).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (159), followed by Christian (129).
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 Routine occupations (57) followed by Semi-routine occupations (35), and Intermediate occupations (29).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (407), and 232 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1424) and European Union EU-8 (52).