38POPULATION
2.5%UNEMPLOYED
61%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
32%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of DH6 1BQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH6 1BQ in Durham, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about DH6 1BQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 81%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.7%Male
  • 55.3%Female

From the last census, 44.7% of people in DH61BQ male, and 55.3% female. Women outnumber men in Sherburn.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 61%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH6 1BQ is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 76%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.9%WORKING
  • 2.5%UNEMPLOYED

2.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH6 1BQ

Events

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What's on near DH6 1BQ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH6 1BQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH61BQ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA6DISTRICT1SECTORBQUNIT
Full PostcodeDH6 1BQ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH61BQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH6 1BQ postcode is located in the postal town of Durham. Durham postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode DH6 1BQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sherburn Hill1.1 miles SE
Low Moorsley1.1 miles E
West Rainton1.4 miles N
Sherburn2.2 miles S
Hetton Le Hole2.2 miles E
Ludworth3.2 miles E
Haswell3.3 miles E
Durham3.6 miles SW
South Hetton3.8 miles E
Houghton Le Spring3.8 miles N
Quarrington Hill4.6 miles SE
Chester-le-Street4.6 miles NW
Croxdale5.3 miles SW
Easington5.5 miles E
Witton Gilbert5.5 miles W
London235 miles SE
Glasgow129 miles NW
Edinburgh103 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool114 miles SW
Southampton269 miles S
Saint Ives274 miles S

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