Postcode DH1 2LL (County Durham)

Map showing DH1 2LL and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH1 2LL is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH1 2LL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH1 2LL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DH1 2LL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to DH1 2LL is Elmfield Avenue which is centered 134 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Eden Terrace and is 154 m away. The closest railway station is Durham Rail Station, 2.83 km away.

The closest primary school to DH1 2LL (for ages 11 and under) is St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 1, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Leonard's Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 10, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of DH1 2LL is The Black Horse Inn and is 8.47 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 13, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Apnasaladins and is 8.55 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for DH1 2LL is covered by the Durham police force association and County Durham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DH1 2LL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DH1 2LL, and the approximate distance away.

Elmfield Avenue 134 m
Limecragg Avenue 170 m
Whiteoak Avenue 173 m
Ashdown Avenue 181 m
Yewbank Avenue 184 m
Alma Place 186 m
Eden Terrace 222 m
Birchgrove Avenue 265 m
Belle Vue Court 287 m
Moor Crescent 293 m
Mcintyre Way 323 m
Dragon Lane 648 m
A690 894 m
A182 8.31 km
A167 22.82 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH1 2LL

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DH1 2LL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham Good
(May 1, 2019)
638 m
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Requires improvement
(June 6, 2019)
652 m
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(October 13, 2021)
726 m
Belmont Community School Good
(February 13, 2019)
726 m
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 766 m
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont 1.08 km
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Good
(September 12, 2018)
1.13 km
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School Good
(December 18, 2018)
1.35 km
Durham Sixth Form Centre Outstanding
(March 2, 2017)
2.27 km
Finchale Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.3 km
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.34 km
Sherburn Primary School Good
(February 28, 2020)
2.4 km
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Good
(September 20, 2017)
2.56 km
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Good
(November 6, 2019)
2.74 km
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Good
(January 30, 2018)
2.74 km
St Leonard's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2019)
3.1 km
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Good
(November 24, 2021)
3.13 km
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 3.16 km
Durham Trinity School & Sports College Good
(February 12, 2020)
3.19 km
Pittington Primary School Good
(December 6, 2016)
3.2 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH1 2LL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Candy Burger Bar Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
8.18 km
Hot Stuff Catering Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
August 3, 2020
8.18 km
Sweet Treats Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
8.18 km
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School 2379 School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 12, 2019
8.19 km
The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 13, 2018
8.47 km
Apnasaladins Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
8.55 km
The Axe House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
8.55 km
The Green Tree 1727 Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 26, 2019
8.64 km
Tudhoe & District Victory Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 16, 2019
8.83 km
M & P Convenience Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 5, 2018
8.83 km
Pizza Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
April 26, 2021
8.83 km
Durham Leadership Centre Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
8.84 km
Green Lane Nurseries Retailers - other Exempt
July 16, 2019
8.89 km
Tudhoe Cricket & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 30, 2017
8.92 km
Sizzling Sausage Mobile caterer 3
Satisfactory
March 3, 2020
8.93 km
Square & Compass Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 23, 2019
9 km
Fox Cub Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 4, 2020
9.06 km
Acorn Grange Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
9.07 km
Euro Garages incl Greggs, Spar & Subway Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
9.08 km
KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 29, 2019
9.08 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH1 2LL - Data from Apr 2022

Eden Terrace Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Eden Terrace Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Moor Crescent Bus Stop/Station 311 m
Moor Crescent Bus Stop/Station 317 m
Rennys Lane Bus Stop/Station 358 m
Durham Rail Station Rail 2.83 km
Durham Rail Station Rail 2.84 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 31.02 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH1 2LL - Data from Dec 2021

Kepier Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Pelaw Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Frankland Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Sherburnhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Grange Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Maiden Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Black Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Whinney Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.36 km
Hopper's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.51 km
Mallygill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Mallygill Turn Inland Water 2.86 km
Windy Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.93 km
Little High Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.99 km
Raintonpark Wood Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Count's Corner Inland Water 3.03 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.78416600
Longitude -1.53849200
OS Easting 429779
OS Northing 0543349
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26479
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
City of Durham
Electoral Ward Belmont
Local Authority District County Durham
Region / Government Office Region North East
European Electoral Region North East
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: North East
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council County Durham

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000047
Travel To Work Area Durham and Bishop Auckland

NHS

NHS England Region North East and Yorkshire
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
County Durham
Cancer Alliance Northern
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
North East
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Cumbria and North East
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS County Durham CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Durham BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33001838
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 028
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 028E
Output Area / Small Area 5B1