The DH6 2TQ postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH6 2TQ area, explore the DH6 2TQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH6 2TQ area, visit the DH6 2TQ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH6 |
| Ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | South Murton & South Hetton |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Sunderland |
| Police Force | Durham |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Easington |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6237 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Endeavouring social renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Hetton, South(0.29 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Grey Horse Store(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Seaham(3.74 mi)
The nearest airport is Teesside Airport(19.46 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hetton PrimaryPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DH6 2TJ (0.08 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE(0.09 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| silverdale family practiceActivesilverdale family pract, sth hetton hc, front st, south hetton, county durham | 01915171055 | DH6 2TH |
The population of DH62TQ is 328 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1224), Between 55 to 64 (1127), and Between 45 to 54 (1036).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 319 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 73 adults have No qualifications, while 48 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (275), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (221).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (153), followed by Christian (153).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (49) followed by Semi-routine occupations (46), and Intermediate occupations (45).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (468), and 209 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1434) and European Union EU-8 (13).