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

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DemographicsDH6 2QB

What social class do the population of DH6 2QB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH6 2QB 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 2QB 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

  • 42.9%Male
  • 57.1%Female

From the last census, 42.9% of people in DH62QB male, and 57.1% 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 2QB 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 2QB Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH6 2QB

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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 2QB

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH6 2QB

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH6 2QB

Events

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What's on near DH6 2QB

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH6 2QB

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DH6 2QB

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH6 2QB

Banks

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Banks near DH6 2QB

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH6 2QB

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH6 2QB

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH6 2QB

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH6 2QB

Libraries

Libraries

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DH62QB Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA6DISTRICT2SECTORQBUNIT
Full PostcodeDH6 2QB
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%)

DH62QB Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH6 2QB 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 2QB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wingate1.3 miles S
Peterlee1.4 miles E
Easington2.5 miles N
Ludworth2.5 miles W
Hutton Henry2.6 miles SE
Haswell2.7 miles NW
Trimdon Grange2.9 miles SW
South Hetton3.5 miles N
Hawthorn3.5 miles N
Quarrington Hill3.8 miles W
Sherburn4.4 miles W
Sherburn Hill4.8 miles W
Low Moorsley4.9 miles NW
Hart5 miles E
Fishburn5.2 miles SW
London231 miles SE
Glasgow134 miles NW
Edinburgh109 miles NW
Cardiff238 miles S
Liverpool114 miles SW
Southampton266 miles S
Saint Ives271 miles S

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