55POPULATION
5.2%UNEMPLOYED
47%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
17%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH6 1LX

What social class do the population of DH6 1LX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH6 1LX 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 1LX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 78%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41.8%Male
  • 58.2%Female

From the last census, 41.8% of people in DH61LX male, and 58.2% female. Women outnumber men in Sherburn.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 17%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 36%DE

According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 34%SINGLE
  • 47%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH6 1LX is 34%. Single and 'other' people is 65%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.1%WORKING
  • 5.2%UNEMPLOYED

5.2% 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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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH6 1LX

Events

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What's on near DH6 1LX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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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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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH6 1LX

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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DH61LX Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA6DISTRICT1SECTORLXUNIT
Full PostcodeDH6 1LX
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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%)

DH61LX Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH6 1LX 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 1LX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Ludworth0.2 miles E
Haswell1.5 miles NE
Sherburn1.8 miles W
Sherburn Hill2.2 miles NW
Quarrington Hill2.5 miles SW
Low Moorsley2.7 miles NW
South Hetton2.9 miles NE
Wingate3.1 miles SE
Easington3.4 miles E
Trimdon Grange3.5 miles SE
Hetton Le Hole3.6 miles N
Peterlee3.6 miles E
Coxhoe4.2 miles SW
Hawthorn4.3 miles E
West Rainton4.3 miles NW
London233 miles SE
Glasgow132 miles NW
Edinburgh107 miles NW
Cardiff238 miles S
Liverpool113 miles SW
Southampton267 miles S
Saint Ives272 miles S

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