28POPULATION
5.8%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH6 2QD

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.4%Male
  • 53.6%Female

From the last census, 46.4% of people in DH62QD male, and 53.6% female. Women outnumber men in Shotton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 33%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 28%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH6 2QD is 28%. Single and 'other' people is 72%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.2%WORKING
  • 5.8%UNEMPLOYED

5.8% 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 2QD Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH6 2QD

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH6 2QD

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH6 2QD

Events

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What's on near DH6 2QD

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH6 2QD

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH6 2QD

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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Police Stations in DH6 2QD

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH6 2QD

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH6 2QD

Libraries

Libraries

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DH62QD Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA6DISTRICT2SECTORQDUNIT
Full PostcodeDH6 2QD
Latitude/Longitude,
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%)

DH62QD Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH6 2QD 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 2QD.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wingate1.7 miles SE
Ludworth1.7 miles W
Peterlee1.8 miles E
Haswell2 miles NW
Easington2.4 miles NE
Trimdon Grange3 miles SW
South Hetton3 miles N
Hutton Henry3.3 miles SE
Quarrington Hill3.4 miles W
Hawthorn3.4 miles NE
Sherburn3.7 miles W
Sherburn Hill4 miles W
Low Moorsley4.2 miles NW
Hetton Le Hole4.7 miles NW
Coxhoe5.1 miles SW
London232 miles SE
Glasgow134 miles NW
Edinburgh108 miles NW
Cardiff238 miles S
Liverpool114 miles SW
Southampton267 miles S
Saint Ives272 miles S

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