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Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be home owning families living in terraces.

Neighbourhoods fitting this profile are largely found in former mining, industrial and manufacturing areas of Wales and northern England. Examples include Merthyr Tydfil, Rhonda, Burnley, Barrow in Furness and Halifax.

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Schools

Find out the performance data, locations and contact details of your local schools. All the vital information you need to help make educational decisions for your children.
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Crime

The Durham Constabulary force is responsible for policing the Derwentside Council local authority area.
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Council tax

The average council tax per household in Durham council is £0.00, compared to an average in England of £1,278.93.
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Local news

Plans for academy to be unveiled

30/11/2009 21:08:20

Plans for a new academy in County Durham are to be unveiled, despite fears the development will lead to a loss of green space.
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Operation catches illegal drivers

30/11/2009 12:23:47

Two-thirds of the vehicles stopped by police during a crackdown on Wearside are found to be on the road illegally.
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Town appoints resident 'tweeter'

30/11/2009 14:20:27

A sixth form teacher is appointed "tweeter in residence" to promote social media in a County Durham town.
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Bent says Mum 'racially abused'

28/11/2009 18:53:16

Police investigate an allegation that Darren Bent's mother was racially abused by a Sunderland fan during their match at Wigan.
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Theft spate puts drivers at risk

28/11/2009 16:46:43

Motorists' lives are put at risk by a spate of thefts from traffic lights across County Durham, the council warns.
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Tell us a story

14/07/2003 08:34:29

Got a story? Get in touch with the BBC News website
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Other local news

19/10/2004 10:50:36

Link to other local news internet sites in Wearside
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Never too old

30/11/2009 10:29:15

The 81-year-old picking up awards for photography
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Railway Stations

Stocksfield (6.67 miles away), Northern Rail

Prudhoe (7.33 miles away), Northern Rail

Wylam (7.96 miles away), Northern Rail

Riding Mill (8.02 miles away), Northern Rail

Blaydon (8.89 miles away), Northern Rail

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