82POPULATION
7.9%UNEMPLOYED
42%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH6 2QN

What social class do the population of DH6 2QN belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH6 2QN 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 2QN 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 DH62QN 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 2QN 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

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DH6 2QN, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DH6 2QN Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Local Job Vacancies

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near DH6 2QN

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DH6 2QN

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH6 2QN

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH6 2QN

Events

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What's on near DH6 2QN

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DH6 2QN

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DH6 2QN.

Hotels near DH6 2QN

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH6 2QN

Banks

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Banks near DH6 2QN

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DH6 2QN postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near DH6 2QN

Schools

Schools

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

Schools near DH6 2QN

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres DH6 2QN

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH6 2QN

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH6 2QN

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH6 2QN

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH6 2QN

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DH62QN Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA6DISTRICT2SECTORQNUNIT
Full PostcodeDH6 2QN
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%)

DH62QN Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH6 2QN 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 2QN.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Peterlee1.4 miles E
Wingate1.9 miles S
Easington2 miles NE
Ludworth2 miles W
Haswell2.1 miles NW
South Hetton2.8 miles N
Hawthorn3 miles NE
Trimdon Grange3.3 miles SW
Hutton Henry3.3 miles SE
Quarrington Hill3.8 miles W
Sherburn4 miles W
Sherburn Hill4.3 miles W
Low Moorsley4.3 miles NW
Hetton Le Hole4.7 miles NW
Coxhoe5.5 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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