9POPULATION
3.9%UNEMPLOYED
47%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDH6 5HS

What social class do the population of DH6 5HS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DH6 5HS 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 5HS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 83%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.4%Male
  • 55.6%Female

From the last census, 44.4% of people in DH65HS male, and 55.6% female. Women outnumber men in Durham South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 31%SINGLE
  • 47%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DH6 5HS is 31%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.6%WORKING
  • 3.9%UNEMPLOYED

3.9% 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 5HS Demographics

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 near DH6 5HS

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DH6 5HS

Events

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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 5HS

Banks

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Banks near DH6 5HS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DH6 5HS

Schools

Schools

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Schools near DH6 5HS

Shopping Centres

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in DH6 5HS

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DH6 5HS

Libraries

Libraries

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DH65HS Postcode Breakdown

DHAREA6DISTRICT5SECTORHSUNIT
Full PostcodeDH6 5HS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDurham
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DH65HS Postal District

Compass Postal District

DH6 5HS 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 5HS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Croxdale0.9 miles E
Brandon2.1 miles NW
Byers Green2.6 miles SW
Brancepeth2.7 miles W
Kirk Merrington2.9 miles S
Durham2.9 miles N
Spennymoor3 miles S
Ferryhill3.2 miles SE
Cornforth3.2 miles E
Coxhoe3.4 miles E
Willington4.7 miles W
Quarrington Hill4.7 miles E
Sherburn4.9 miles E
Bishop Middleham5 miles E
Witton Gilbert5.5 miles NW
London232 miles SE
Glasgow129 miles NW
Edinburgh105 miles NW
Cardiff233 miles S
Liverpool108 miles SW
Southampton264 miles S
Saint Ives269 miles S

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