The postcode DH1 2SL is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH1 2SL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH1 2SL is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 2SL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to DH1 2SL is A181 which is centered 3.31 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Cottages - West and is 1.25 km away. The closest railway station is Durham Rail Station, 4.73 km away.
The closest primary school to DH1 2SL (for ages 11 and under) is Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on February 12, 2007.
The local pub for residents of DH1 2SL is Square & Compass and is 5.62 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 23, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Oriental Palace and is 5.79 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on March 2, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for DH1 2SL is covered by the Durham police force association and County Durham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DH1 2SL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH1 2SL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH1 2SL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DH1 2SL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 12, 2007) | 1.22 km |
| Bowburn Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Sherburn Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2020) | 2.77 km |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 2.99 km |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 3.11 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Academy | 4-11 | 3.14 km | |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Academy | 4-11 | 3.25 km | |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 3.43 km |
| Belmont Community School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 3.43 km |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (June 6, 2019) | 3.61 km |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 3.67 km |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 3.74 km |
| Cassop Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 3.88 km |
| Durham High School for Girls | Independent school | 3-18 | 4.24 km | |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham | Independent school | 4-13 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 4.24 km |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation | Independent school | 3-18 | 4.35 km | |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre | Maintained school | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 2, 2017) | 4.36 km |
| Pittington Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 4.44 km |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 12, 2009) | 4.69 km |
| Kelloe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 4.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH1 2SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square & Compass | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 5.62 km | |
| Acorn Grange Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 5.7 km | |
| Cornforth House Partnership | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 5.78 km | |
| John Cockerill Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 5.78 km | |
| The Flintlock Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 5.78 km | |
| Oriental Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 2, 2020 | 5.79 km | |
| West Cornforth Primary School 2370 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 5.79 km | |
| Intrahealth Pharmacy | Exempt June 26, 2019 | 5.85 km | |
| Pizza Planet | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement August 3, 2021 | 5.85 km | |
| Aneka News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 26, 2019 | 5.88 km | |
| Best Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2020 | 5.88 km | |
| Butterflies Day Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2019 | 5.88 km | |
| Mango Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 15, 2021 | 5.88 km | |
| West Cornforth Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2015 | 5.88 km | |
| Premier - West Cornforth Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 15, 2021 | 5.88 km | |
| Apnasaladins | Awaiting Inspection | 5.93 km | |
| The Axe House | Awaiting Inspection | 5.93 km | |
| Candy Burger Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 5.98 km | |
| Hot Stuff Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2020 | 5.98 km | |
| Sweet Treats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 5.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH1 2SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Cottages - West | 1.25 km | |
| High-Low Grange Farms | 1.25 km | |
| Cottages - West | 1.26 km | |
| Durham Rail Station | 4.73 km | |
| Durham Rail Station | 4.78 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 27.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH1 2SL - Data from Dec 2021
| Sherburnhouse Plantation | 1.73 km | |
| West Grange Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Shincliffe Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Pigeon Plantation | 2.61 km | |
| Butterby Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Cassop Vale | Valley | 2.8 km |
| Carr Plantation | 2.84 km | |
| Square Plantation | 3 km | |
| Maiden Castle Wood | 3.1 km | |
| Great High Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Sherburn Hill | 3.28 km | |
| Whinney Hill | 3.3 km | |
| Pelaw Wood | 3.31 km | |
| Buck's Hill | 3.36 km | |
| Pinnock Hill | 3.4 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH1 2SL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.75478600 |
| Longitude | -1.52145000 |
| OS Easting | 430898 |
| OS Northing | 0540086 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
City of Durham |
| Electoral Ward | Durham South |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000047 |
| Travel To Work Area | Durham and Bishop Auckland |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33001860 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 041 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 041D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |