All Information for Briar Avenue, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8AL postcode

The area containing Briar Avenue, Brandon, Durham consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Be aware that the numbers might encompass nearby streets. Refer to the Summary tab for a detailed explanation and a map indicating the covered area.

The area containing Briar Avenue, Brandon, Durham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 29% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

This data provides the total count of usual residents in each household. It doesn't account for under- or over-occupancy.

The region including Briar Avenue, Brandon, Durham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

For the 2021 census, household deprivation was assessed based on four criteria: employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around DH7 8AL however is predominantly male (56%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Across the entirety of the UK, the median age stands at 40. Typically, urban centers have a higher density of individuals aged 18-30, while suburbs often have more young children and adults between 30-50. Rural areas and smaller towns tend to attract older workers and retirees. In contrast, many economically disadvantaged areas don't show a dominant age group, a situation influenced by residents' circumstances limiting their choices on where to retire, start families, or spend their youth.

Statistics regarding relationship status exclude individuals under 16 and family members between 16-18 who are in full-time education. With the enactment of the Civil Partnership Act in 2019, the 2021/2022 census data no longer separates same-sex relationships as a distinct category. Civil partnerships are now integrated into the general categories, such as Married, Divorced, and the like.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

The qualification categories align with current naming conventions. Previous Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs are incorporated into the GCSE statistics, while former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) are classified as A Levels.

The 2021 census took place during a downturn in economic activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, caution is advised when analyzing data related to labor market involvement.

This information pertains to residents aged 16 and over on census day 2021 who were employed. The categories utilized are derived from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Classifications are determined using an algorithm developed by the National Statistics Agency, known as the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).