The postcode DH1 2UN is located in County Durham It was introduced in June 1981 and terminated in December 1984.DH1 2UN is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
DH1 2UN is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.2 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 2UN as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to DH1 2UN is Lingdale which is centered 99 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Thorndale Road and is 156 m away. The closest railway station is Durham Rail Station, 3.83 km away.
The closest primary school to DH1 2UN (for ages 11 and under) is St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont.
The local pub for residents of DH1 2UN is Square & Compass and is 8.83 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 23, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Apnasaladins and is 8.8 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for DH1 2UN 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 2UN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH1 2UN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH1 2UN
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| Termination | December 1984 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DH1 2UN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Academy | 4-11 | 68 m | |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 366 m |
| Belmont Community School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 366 m |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 524 m |
| Sherburn Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2020) | 1.44 km |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Academy | 4-11 | 1.61 km | |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (June 6, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 1.92 km |
| Pittington Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 2.23 km |
| Finchale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 3.18 km |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre | Maintained school | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 2, 2017) | 3.27 km |
| West Rainton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 3.29 km |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham | Independent school | 4-13 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 3.32 km |
| Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 12, 2007) | 3.42 km |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 3.44 km |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 3.68 km |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 3.68 km |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 4.06 km |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation | Independent school | 3-18 | 4.08 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH1 2UN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Nurseries | Exempt July 16, 2019 | 8.08 km | |
| Candy Burger Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 8.56 km | |
| Hot Stuff Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2020 | 8.56 km | |
| Sweet Treats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 8.56 km | |
| Tudhoe Colliery Primary School 2379 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2019 | 8.59 km | |
| Apnasaladins | Awaiting Inspection | 8.8 km | |
| The Axe House | Awaiting Inspection | 8.8 km | |
| Square & Compass | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 8.83 km | |
| The Black Horse Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 8.86 km | |
| Acorn Grange Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 8.92 km | |
| Cornforth House Partnership | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 8.99 km | |
| John Cockerill Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 8.99 km | |
| The Flintlock Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 8.99 km | |
| Oriental Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 2, 2020 | 9 km | |
| West Cornforth Primary School 2370 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 9 km | |
| Intrahealth Pharmacy | Exempt June 26, 2019 | 9.07 km | |
| Pizza Planet | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement August 3, 2021 | 9.07 km | |
| The Green Tree 1727 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 9.08 km | |
| West Cornforth Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2015 | 9.09 km | |
| Aneka News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 26, 2019 | 9.09 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH1 2UN - Data from Apr 2022
| Thorndale Road | 156 m | |
| The Links - Buckinghamshire Road end | 156 m | |
| The Links - Buckinghamshire Road end | 163 m | |
| Thorndale Road | 166 m | |
| Devonshire Road - east | 200 m | |
| Durham Rail Station | 3.83 km | |
| Durham Rail Station | 3.84 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 30.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH1 2UN - Data from Dec 2021
| Sherburnhouse Plantation | 1.5 km | |
| Kepier Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Grange Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Frankland Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Black Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Pelaw Wood | 2.38 km | |
| Mallygill Wood | 2.7 km | |
| Pittington Hill | 2.86 km | |
| Mallygill Turn | 2.94 km | |
| Sherburn Hill | 2.98 km | |
| Maiden Castle Wood | 3.02 km | |
| Raintonpark Wood | 3.06 km | |
| Whinney Hill | 3.16 km | |
| The Moor | 3.33 km | |
| Hopper's Wood | 3.51 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.78366400 |
| Longitude | -1.52262200 |
| OS Easting | 430800 |
| OS Northing | 0543300 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Durham |
| 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 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| 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 | E33001837 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 028A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |