2POPULATION
10.6%UNEMPLOYED
35%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
5%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH6 2LP

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 25%Children
  • 75%Adults

25% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in DH62LP male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Shotton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 5%AB
  • 43%C2/C2
  • 52%DE

According to census records, 5% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 36%SINGLE
  • 35%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH6 2LP is 36%. Single and 'other' people is 65%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.7%WORKING
  • 10.6%UNEMPLOYED

10.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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DH6 2LP Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DH6 2LP

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Constituency

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DH6 2LP Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Job vacancies near DH6 2LP

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Traffic near DH6 2LP

Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DH6 2LP

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DH6 2LP

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH6 2LP

Events

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What's on near DH6 2LP

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information DH6 2LP

Local Amenities

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Banks near DH6 2LP

Banks

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Banks near DH6 2LP

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH6 2LP

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH6 2LP

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DH6 2LP

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DH6 2LP

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH6 2LP

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DH6 2LP

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DH62LP Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA6DISTRICT2SECTORLPUNIT
Full PostcodeDH6 2LP
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Postal TownDurham
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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%)

DH62LP Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH6 2LP 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 2LP.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Peterlee1.6 miles E
Ludworth1.9 miles W
Haswell1.9 miles NW
Easington2 miles NE
Wingate2 miles S
South Hetton2.7 miles N
Hawthorn3 miles NE
Trimdon Grange3.3 miles SW
Hutton Henry3.4 miles SE
Quarrington Hill3.7 miles W
Sherburn3.9 miles W
Sherburn Hill4.1 miles W
Low Moorsley4.1 miles NW
Hetton Le Hole4.6 miles NW
Coxhoe5.5 miles SW
London232 miles SE
Glasgow134 miles NW
Edinburgh108 miles NW
Cardiff239 miles S
Liverpool114 miles SW
Southampton267 miles S
Saint Ives272 miles S

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