The DH9 6RU postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DH9 6RU area, explore the DH9 6RU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH9 6RU area, visit the DH9 6RU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DH9 |
| Ward | Pelton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Pelton & Perkinsville |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| Police Force | Durham |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Pelton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Durham |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 3756 |
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.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Xtra Local, Retailers - Other
Address: DH9 6RU
Top Notch Scotch Egg Co, Manufacturers, Packers
Address: DH9 6RU
The nearest places is Pelton, West(0.13 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Twizell Road End(0.01 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester-Le-Street(2.80 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(11.75 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Pelton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH9 6SQ (0.09 mi) | Details |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH2 1NP (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Beamish Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DH9 0QN (0.88 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DH96RU is 233 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1182), Between 55 to 64 (1064), and Between 25 to 34 (1028).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 220 people, followed by Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 57 adults have Does not apply, while 28 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (253), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (244).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (116), followed by Christian (98).
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 (40) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (27), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (25).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (379), and 282 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1331) and Africa (11).