East Villas is in Haswell, Durham and in Easington district. DH6 2AD is located in the Shotton and South Hetton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Villas, Haswell, Durham, DH6 2AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH6 2AE, DH6 2AQ, DH6 2AG, DH6 2AB, DH6 2AF, DH6 2BX, DH6 2BJ, DH6 2BF, DH6 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH6 2AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DH6 2AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 28.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 53.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 45.2% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 38.5% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 15.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 6.9% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 31.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.1% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 93.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Villas was 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Shotton and South Hetton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Villas has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Shotton and South Hetton and the 804th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 East Villas, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-11-30 | £161,227 |
| 3 East Villas, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2023-08-09 | £116,476 |
| 5 East Villas, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2021-05-14 | £53,100 |
| 6 East Villas, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2016-11-18 | £93,792 |
| 6 East Villas, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2016-06-24 | £109,912 |
DH6 2AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Retired | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 43 |
| Construction | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | 3out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hetton Primary Frederick Terrace , South Hetton DH6 2TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Fleming Field , Shotton DH6 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Lane Primary School High Street , Easington Lane DH5 0JT | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludworth Primary School Moor Crescent , Ludworth DH6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Primary School Grange Terrace , DH6 2JP | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | 3out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ | 2out of 4 | 5,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elemore Hall School Pittington , DH6 1QD | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haswell Catering Services Ltd | The Lisa Dixon Centre, Burt Close | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | Front Street East | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Bella | 64 Front Street East | 298 yd | |
| Royal City | 54 Front Street East | 298 yd | |
| Seventeen 7 Deli | 56 Front Street East | 298 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwell Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE WINDSOR TERRACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 716 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.