The DH6 5DJ postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH6 5DJ area, explore the DH6 5DJ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH6 5DJ area, visit the DH6 5DJ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH6 |
| Ward | Coxhoe |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | High Shincliffe & Bowburn |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Durham and Bishop Auckland |
| Police Force | Durham |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Coxhoe |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | City of Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6254 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Endeavouring social renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Lifestyle Express, Retailers - Other
Address: DH6 5DJ
China Delight, Takeaway Shop
Address: DH6 5DJ
Family Shopper, Retailers - Other
Address: DH6 5DJ
The nearest places is Bowburn(0.18 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Vicarage-Prince Charles Avenue(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Durham(3.59 mi)
The nearest airport is Teesside Airport(15.80 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowburn Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH6 5FP (0.56 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE(0.22 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bowburn medical centreActivebowburn medical centre, bow street, bowburn, durham | 01913772495 | DH6 5AL |
The population of DH65DJ is 289 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1025), Between 55 to 64 (1013), and Between 25 to 34 (929).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 258 people, followed by Indian with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 75 adults have No qualifications, while 35 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (260), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (224).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (142), followed by No religion (119).
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 (57) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (36), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (391), and 248 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1376) and Middle East and Asia (28).