13POPULATION
6.2%UNEMPLOYED
50%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
13%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionDH6 2RZ

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DemographicsDH6 2RZ

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.2%Male
  • 53.8%Female

From the last census, 46.2% of people in DH62RZ male, and 53.8% female. Women outnumber men in Shotton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 32%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 34%SINGLE
  • 50%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH6 2RZ is 34%. Single and 'other' people is 66%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.5%WORKING
  • 6.2%UNEMPLOYED

6.2% 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 2RZ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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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 2RZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH6 2RZ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH6 2RZ

Events

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What's on near DH6 2RZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DH6 2RZ

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 2RZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH6 2RZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH6 2RZ

Libraries

Libraries

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DH62RZ Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA6DISTRICT2SECTORRZUNIT
Full PostcodeDH6 2RZ
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH62RZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH6 2RZ 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 2RZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
South Hetton0.2 miles W
Haswell1.3 miles SW
Easington1.7 miles E
Hawthorn1.8 miles E
Hetton Le Hole2.5 miles W
Ludworth2.7 miles SW
Low Moorsley2.8 miles W
Peterlee3.2 miles SE
Seaham3.5 miles NE
Sherburn Hill3.7 miles W
Sherburn4.1 miles W
West Rainton4.3 miles W
Wingate4.5 miles S
Houghton Le Spring4.6 miles NW
Silksworth4.8 miles N
London234 miles SE
Glasgow132 miles NW
Edinburgh106 miles NW
Cardiff241 miles S
Liverpool116 miles SW
Southampton269 miles S
Saint Ives275 miles S

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