2POPULATION
7.9%UNEMPLOYED
42%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH6 2JH

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DemographicsDH6 2JH

What social class do the population of DH6 2JH belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH6 2JH 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 2JH from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 77%Adults

23% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH62JH male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Shotton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 45%DE

According to census records, 7% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 42%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH6 2JH is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 63%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.3%WORKING
  • 7.9%UNEMPLOYED

7.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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DH6 2JH Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH6 2JH

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH6 2JH

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH6 2JH

Events

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What's on near DH6 2JH

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH6 2JH

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DH6 2JH

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH6 2JH

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the DH6 2JH area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near DH6 2JH

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH6 2JH

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH6 2JH

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH6 2JH

Libraries

Libraries

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DH62JH Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA6DISTRICT2SECTORJHUNIT
Full PostcodeDH6 2JH
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH62JH Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH6 2JH 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 2JH.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Peterlee1.5 miles E
Easington1.8 miles NE
Haswell1.9 miles NW
Ludworth2 miles W
Wingate2.1 miles S
South Hetton2.6 miles N
Hawthorn2.9 miles NE
Trimdon Grange3.5 miles SW
Hutton Henry3.5 miles SE
Quarrington Hill3.9 miles W
Sherburn4 miles W
Low Moorsley4.2 miles NW
Sherburn Hill4.2 miles W
Hetton Le Hole4.5 miles NW
Seaham5.4 miles NE
London232 miles SE
Glasgow134 miles NW
Edinburgh108 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool114 miles SW
Southampton267 miles S
Saint Ives272 miles S

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