The postcode DH1 2SW is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH1 2SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH1 2SW 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 2SW as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to DH1 2SW is A181 which is centered 2.67 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Chapman Bridge and is 549 m away. The closest railway station is Durham Rail Station, 5.3 km away.
The closest primary school to DH1 2SW (for ages 11 and under) is Bowburn Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 17, 2019.
The local pub for residents of DH1 2SW is Square & Compass and is 5.54 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 5.75 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on March 2, 2020.
Policing for DH1 2SW 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 2SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH1 2SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH1 2SW
| 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 2SW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowburn Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 12, 2007) | 1.87 km |
| Sherburn Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2020) | 2.63 km |
| Cassop Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 3.35 km |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Academy | 4-11 | 3.38 km | |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 3.46 km |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 3.51 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Academy | 4-11 | 3.56 km | |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 3.62 km |
| Belmont Community School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 3.62 km |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 3.76 km |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (June 6, 2019) | 4.01 km |
| Pittington Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 4.25 km |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 4.33 km |
| Kelloe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 4.51 km |
| Ludworth Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 4.62 km |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham | Independent school | 4-13 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 4.8 km |
| Coxhoe Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 14, 2006) | 4.84 km |
| Durham High School for Girls | Independent school | 3-18 | 4.88 km | |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre | Maintained school | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 2, 2017) | 4.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH1 2SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square & Compass | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 5.54 km | |
| Acorn Grange Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 5.64 km | |
| Green Lane Nurseries | Exempt July 16, 2019 | 5.68 km | |
| Cornforth House Partnership | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 5.74 km | |
| John Cockerill Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 5.74 km | |
| The Flintlock Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 5.74 km | |
| Oriental Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 2, 2020 | 5.75 km | |
| West Cornforth Primary School 2370 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 5.75 km | |
| Intrahealth Pharmacy | Exempt June 26, 2019 | 5.83 km | |
| Pizza Planet | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement August 3, 2021 | 5.83 km | |
| Aneka News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 26, 2019 | 5.85 km | |
| Best Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2020 | 5.85 km | |
| Butterflies Day Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2019 | 5.85 km | |
| Mango Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 15, 2021 | 5.85 km | |
| Premier - West Cornforth Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 15, 2021 | 5.86 km | |
| West Cornforth Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2015 | 5.87 km | |
| Darcys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 5.98 km | |
| Lallys Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 6.18 km | |
| Apnasaladins | Awaiting Inspection | 6.25 km | |
| The Axe House | Awaiting Inspection | 6.25 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH1 2SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Chapman Bridge | 549 m | |
| Chapman Bridge | 559 m | |
| Cassop Moor | 831 m | |
| Cassop Moor | 840 m | |
| Cottages - West | 952 m | |
| Durham Rail Station | 5.3 km | |
| Durham Rail Station | 5.35 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 27.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH1 2SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Sherburnhouse Plantation | 1.98 km | |
| Cassop Vale | Valley | 2.23 km |
| West Grange Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Shincliffe Wood | 2.65 km | |
| Sherburn Hill | 2.84 km | |
| Witch Hill | 2.93 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 3.01 km | |
| Pigeon Plantation | 3.04 km | |
| Quarry Plantation | 3.12 km | |
| Strawberry Hill | 3.19 km | |
| Carr Plantation | 3.33 km | |
| Butterby Wood | 3.34 km | |
| Shadforth Dene | Valley | 3.45 km |
| Square Plantation | 3.45 km | |
| Maiden Castle Wood | 3.69 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.75419700 |
| Longitude | -1.51147100 |
| OS Easting | 431540 |
| OS Northing | 0540026 |
| 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 |