Waverley Close is in Shotton Colliery, Durham and in Easington district. DH6 2YQ is located in the Shotton and South Hetton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waverley Close, Shotton Colliery, Durham, DH6 2YQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH6 2YH, DH6 2YG, DH6 2JX, DH6 2JL, DH6 2LB, DH6 2JB, DH6 2YL, DH6 2YJ, DH6 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH6 2YQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.8% | 49.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2YQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 25.9% | 34% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 55.2% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 44.2% | 53.3% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.1% | 14.4% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 18.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 21.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 28% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 99.1% | 99.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 99.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 70.4% | 46.2% | 24.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Close was 57.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Shotton and South Hetton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waverley Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Shotton and South Hetton and the 670th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Waverley Close, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2025-05-09 | £122,000 |
| 1 Waverley Close, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-08-09 | £273,990 |
| 15 Waverley Close, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-02-24 | £160,656 |
| 4 Waverley Close, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2015-05-28 | £189,176 |
| 10 Waverley Close, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-06-30 | £199,286 |
DH6 2YQ 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 3,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Fleming Field , Shotton DH6 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Primary School Grange Terrace , DH6 2JP | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley Thornley Road , Wheatley Hill DH6 3NR | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornley Primary School Cooper's Terrace , Thornley DH6 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludworth Primary School Moor Crescent , Ludworth DH6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,096 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 | 3,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 3,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elemore Hall School Pittington , DH6 1QD | 3out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swoop Inn | Shotton Airfield | 629 yd | |
| Shotton Colliery Officials Club | Front Street | 668 yd | |
| Shotton Comrades Social Club & Institute Ltd | Back Potto Street | 947 yd | |
| The Blue House | Salters Lane | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Villa Chop Suey House | 15 Front Street | 766 yd | |
| Shotton Parmesan House | 1 Cowley Street | 812 yd | |
| Shotton Fast Foods | 16 Potto Street | 857 yd | |
| Shotton Tandoori | 2 Friar Street | 1,041 yd | |
| Pizza Time 2 Ltd | 4 Friar Street | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Co-Operative Terrace | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shotton Colliery Community Park Station Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 284 yd |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided School FLEMING FIELD | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Shotton Primary School Grange Terrace | grass pitches, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Body Talk Health & Fitness (Closed) Unit 8 Unit 8 Front Street Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 983 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.