59POPULATION
5.8%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH6 2YU

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

  • 66.1%Male
  • 33.9%Female

From the last census, 66.1% of people in DH62YU male, and 33.9% female. Men outnumber women 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 2YU 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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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Emergencies in DH6 2YU

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH62YU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDH6 2YU
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Postal TownDurham
Easting
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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%)

DH62YU Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH6 2YU 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 2YU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Haswell1.7 miles NW
Ludworth1.7 miles W
Peterlee1.7 miles E
Easington1.9 miles NE
Wingate2.2 miles S
South Hetton2.5 miles N
Hawthorn3 miles NE
Trimdon Grange3.4 miles S
Hutton Henry3.7 miles SE
Sherburn3.7 miles W
Quarrington Hill3.7 miles SW
Low Moorsley3.9 miles NW
Sherburn Hill3.9 miles W
Hetton Le Hole4.3 miles NW
Seaham5.4 miles NE
London232 miles SE
Glasgow133 miles NW
Edinburgh108 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool114 miles SW
Southampton267 miles S
Saint Ives272 miles S

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Tributes to skydiver who died in Peterlee parachute incident

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Newton Aycliffe shoplifter stole to fund crack cocaine habit

A prolific Newton Aycliffe shoplifter has been ordered to repay the cost of the stolen goods after he admitted targeting two stores.

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30k raised for Middlesbrough fan, 2, with neuroblastoma

A fundraiser for a young Middlesbrough FC fan with a rare form of cancer has raised 30k after supporters donated 1.3k at Saturday's match against Watford.

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Girl, 18 months, in hospital after fall from a height in Middlesbrough

An 18-month-old girl has been left hospitalised with serious injuries after a fall.

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David Skaith starts role as York and North Yorkshire Mayor

David Skaith has started work as the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire.

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Hartlepool houses on Lowthian Road and Wilson Street closed

Magistrates have granted Closure Orders on two North Easthouses following applications by community safety officials.

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