The DH9 9LU postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH9 9LU area, explore the DH9 9LU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH9 9LU area, visit the DH9 9LU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH9 |
| Ward | Tanfield |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Catchgate & Dipton |
| 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 | Tanfield |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 8150 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard pressed rented terraces / Endeavouring social renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School (Primary), rating:
The nearest places is Tanfield Lea(0.41 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Margaret Terrace(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Dunston(5.55 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(10.62 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanfield Lea Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DH9 9LU (0.00 mi) | Details |
| Tanfield SchoolSecondary, Inadequate | 11-16 | DH9 8AY (0.56 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DH99LU is 343 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1333), Between 55 to 64 (1114), and Between 45 to 54 (981).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 328 people, followed by Indian with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 82 adults have No qualifications, while 42 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (269), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (252).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (179), followed by Christian (143).
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 Semi-routine occupations (63) followed by Routine occupations (46), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (41).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (377), and 348 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1434) and European Union EU-14 (17).