Postcode DH1 5DN (County Durham)

Map showing DH1 5DN and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH1 5DN is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH1 5DN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH1 5DN is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.2 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 5DN as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to DH1 5DN is Farrier Close which is centered 68 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Front Street and is 42 m away. The closest railway station is Durham Rail Station, 2.78 km away.

The closest primary school to DH1 5DN (for ages 11 and under) is St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 24, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Framwellgate School Durham. The last OFSTED inspection on July 15, 2021 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of DH1 5DN is The Woodlands and is 8.72 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 22, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cod Loves A Fryer and is 8.72 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for DH1 5DN 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 5DN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DH1 5DN, and the approximate distance away.

Farrier Close 68 m
Acorn Place 71 m
The Forge 103 m
Finchale View 104 m
Paxton Mews 167 m
The Orchard 170 m
Briar Row 177 m
Folly Terrace 200 m
Smithfield 212 m
Woodbine Road 215 m
Bishops Way 286 m
Anvil Court 288 m
Abbey Road 347 m
Front Street 520 m
Potterhouse Lane 656 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH1 5DN

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 5DN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Framwellgate School Durham Good
(July 15, 2021)
847 m
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Good
(November 24, 2021)
853 m
Framwellgate Moor Primary School Outstanding
(December 19, 2012)
1.01 km
New College Durham Outstanding
(June 12, 2009)
1.01 km
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Good
(November 6, 2019)
1.26 km
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Good
(January 30, 2018)
1.26 km
Durham Trinity School & Sports College Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.56 km
Finchale Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.68 km
St Leonard's Catholic School Good
(October 10, 2019)
2.27 km
Nettlesworth Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
2.34 km
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Outstanding
(February 12, 2015)
2.79 km
Sacriston Academy Good
(October 20, 2021)
2.8 km
Durham Sixth Form Centre Outstanding
(March 2, 2017)
2.89 km
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Good
(March 28, 2019)
3.09 km
Witton Gilbert Primary School Good
(July 7, 2017)
3.22 km
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston 3.25 km
Bearpark Primary School Requires improvement
(January 22, 2020)
3.37 km
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Requires improvement
(June 6, 2019)
3.52 km
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(January 12, 2009)
3.57 km
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 3.69 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH1 5DN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Rickleton Kids' Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 20, 2020
8.53 km
Rickleton Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
8.53 km
Spire Washington Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 26, 2018
8.56 km
Cod Loves A Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 9, 2021
8.72 km
The Village Store Retailers - other 4
Good
June 19, 2018
8.72 km
The Woodlands Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 22, 2021
8.72 km
Woodlands Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 21, 2020
8.72 km
San Lorenzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 19, 2018
9.04 km
Harraton & District Community Centre Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
March 22, 2019
9.26 km
Play Days Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
9.26 km
Best- One Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 20, 2018
9.26 km
Harraton Village Store And Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
9.26 km
St Georges Residential Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 16, 2019
9.26 km
Surma Tandoori Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
March 10, 2020
9.26 km
St. George's Church Meet & Eat Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
9.31 km
Holiday Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
9.36 km
Sodexo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2018
9.4 km
Hotel Grill Campanile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 14, 2022
9.46 km
Toby Carvery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2018
9.46 km
Biddick Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
March 23, 2022
9.54 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH1 5DN - Data from Apr 2022

Front Street Bus Stop/Station 42 m
Front Street Bus Stop/Station 73 m
Front Street - Junction Woodbine Road Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Abbey Day Centre Bus Stop/Station 202 m
Front Street - Junction Woodbine Road Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Durham Rail Station Rail 2.78 km
Durham Rail Station Rail 2.85 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 34.04 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH1 5DN - Data from Dec 2021

Folly Plantation Woodland Or Forest 418 m
Hopper's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Spy Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.75 km
Redhouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Findon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.11 km
Barrashill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Black Dene Valley 2.37 km
Blackdene Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Finchale Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Windy Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
Frankland Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Dairy Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Terrace Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
West Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
South Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH1 5DN - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.80445000
Longitude -1.58906900
OS Easting 426513
OS Northing 0545586
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
23743
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
City of Durham
Electoral Ward Framwellgate and Newton Hall
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 Newcastle

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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
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 E33001825
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 023B
Output Area / Small Area 8C1