The postcode DH2 1AB is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH2 1AB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
DH2 1AB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.2 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 DH2 1AB as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.
The closest road name to DH2 1AB is Second Avenue which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Mysons and is 74 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 2.41 km away.
The closest primary school to DH2 1AB (for ages 11 and under) is St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on June 12, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of DH2 1AB is The Woodlands and is 2.43 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 2.43 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.
Policing for DH2 1AB 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 DH2 1AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH2 1AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH2 1AB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 DH2 1AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | Academy | 3-11 | 974 m | |
| Pelton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 979 m |
| Ouston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.31 km | |
| Barley Mow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 1.51 km |
| Portobello Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 1.82 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | Academy | 7-11 | 2.14 km | |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 2.29 km |
| Rickleton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 2.35 km |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.47 km |
| Cestria Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.48 km |
| Park View School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 2.54 km |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 2.56 km |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2011) | 2.72 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley | Academy | 5-7 | 2.78 km | |
| Newker Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 2.79 km |
| Hermitage Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 2.82 km | |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Academy | 4-11 | 2.88 km | |
| Red Rose Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2008) | 3.14 km |
| Holley Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 3.18 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 1AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 1.89 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 2.33 km | |
| Rickleton Kids' Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 2.35 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 2.35 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 2.37 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 2.37 km | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2021 | 2.43 km | |
| The Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 2.43 km | |
| The Woodlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 2.43 km | |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2020 | 2.43 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 2.77 km | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 2.85 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 2.85 km | |
| Canford Audio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2017 | 3.13 km | |
| Holley Park Adcaemy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 3.18 km | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesaler | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 3.27 km | |
| The Snack Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 10, 2020 | 3.27 km | |
| Gartlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 3.48 km | |
| Lambton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 3.51 km | |
| Lambton Sheltered Housing Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 12, 2018 | 3.52 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 1AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Mysons | 74 m | |
| Mysons | 168 m | |
| Backleys | 543 m | |
| Backleys | 578 m | |
| North Lodge Estate | 806 m | |
| Station Road | 2.41 km | |
| Bullion Lane | 2.48 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 41.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 1AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Walter's Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Stellagill Wood | 1.7 km | |
| Fine Bank | 1.91 km | |
| Vigo Wood | 1.93 km | |
| New Vigo Wood | 1.97 km | |
| Picktree Quay Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Target Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Swinburn's Leap | 2.3 km | |
| Team Valley | Valley | 2.44 km |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 2.5 km |
| Urpeth Wood | 2.53 km | |
| Virginia Wood | 2.55 km | |
| Lambton Park | 2.56 km | |
| Rutter's Plantation | 2.57 km | |
| Virginia Water | 2.62 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.87579900 |
| Longitude | -1.58790800 |
| OS Easting | 426541 |
| OS Northing | 0553526 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Durham |
| Electoral Ward | North Lodge |
| 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 | Newcastle |
| 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: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Older workers and retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sunderland BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chester-le-Street BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33000466 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 007E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B4 |