Postcode DH1 2WR (County Durham) Terminated April 2004

Map showing DH1 2WR and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH1 2WR is located in County Durham It was introduced in February 2004 and terminated in April 2004.DH1 2WR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

DH1 2WR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 2WR as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to DH1 2WR is Turnbull Close which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Moorlands and is 78 m away. The closest railway station is Durham Rail Station, 2.21 km away.

The closest primary school to DH1 2WR (for ages 11 and under) is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate. 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 2WR is The Black Horse Inn and is 7.63 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 7.76 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for DH1 2WR 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 2WR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Turnbull Close 22 m
Ramsey Close 83 m
Mill Lane 123 m
Maple Avenue 163 m
Saint Joseph's Close 167 m
Heron's Court 193 m
St Hilds Court 208 m
Sherburn Road 215 m
Mill House Court 216 m
Laurel Avenue 231 m
Lantern Court 235 m
Ash Avenue 245 m
Frank Street 256 m
Edge Court 276 m
Sunderland Road 280 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH1 2WR

Introduction February 2004
Termination April 2004
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 125 m
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Good
(September 12, 2018)
246 m
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham Good
(May 1, 2019)
259 m
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Requires improvement
(June 6, 2019)
581 m
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(October 13, 2021)
1.52 km
Belmont Community School Good
(February 13, 2019)
1.52 km
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.68 km
Durham Sixth Form Centre Outstanding
(March 2, 2017)
1.68 km
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Good
(September 20, 2017)
1.73 km
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont 1.78 km
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School Good
(December 18, 2018)
2.15 km
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 2.38 km
Finchale Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.48 km
St Leonard's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2019)
2.62 km
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School Outstanding
(February 12, 2007)
2.64 km
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(January 12, 2009)
2.67 km
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Good
(November 6, 2019)
2.73 km
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Good
(January 30, 2018)
2.73 km
Sherburn Primary School Good
(February 28, 2020)
2.85 km
Durham Trinity School & Sports College Good
(February 12, 2020)
2.9 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Candy Burger Bar Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
7.33 km
Hot Stuff Catering Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
August 3, 2020
7.33 km
Sweet Treats Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
7.33 km
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School 2379 School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 12, 2019
7.34 km
The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 13, 2018
7.63 km
Apnasaladins Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
7.76 km
The Axe House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.76 km
The Green Tree 1727 Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 26, 2019
7.78 km
Tudhoe & District Victory Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 16, 2019
7.99 km
M & P Convenience Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 5, 2018
8 km
Pizza Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
April 26, 2021
8 km
Durham Leadership Centre Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
8.03 km
Tudhoe Cricket & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 30, 2017
8.08 km
Sizzling Sausage Mobile caterer 3
Satisfactory
March 3, 2020
8.14 km
Fox Cub Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 4, 2020
8.28 km
Euro Garages incl Greggs, Spar & Subway Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
8.3 km
KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 29, 2019
8.3 km
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 19, 2019
8.3 km
Starbucks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 15, 2018
8.3 km
Hudson Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 29, 2018
8.44 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Moorlands Bus Stop/Station 78 m
Moorlands Bus Stop/Station 116 m
Hare and Hounds Veterinary Centre Bus Stop/Station 215 m
Sunderland Road Musgrave Gardens Bus Stop/Station 243 m
Bingo Bus Stop/Station 278 m
Durham Rail Station Rail 2.21 km
Durham Rail Station Rail 2.23 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 30.48 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pelaw Wood Woodland Or Forest 674 m
Maiden Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Whinney Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.48 km
Sherburnhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Kepier Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Frankland Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Little High Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Count's Corner Inland Water 2.2 km
Great High Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Hopper's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Buck's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.36 km
Windy Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
Buckshill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Shaw Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Windmill Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.77802500
Longitude -1.54731500
OS Easting 429216
OS Northing 0542662
OS Positional Quality Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14773
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Hampered aspiration
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 E33001839
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 029
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 029C
Output Area / Small Area 7A2