The postcode DH2 1AH is located in Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH2 1AH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH2 1AH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 DH2 1AH as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to DH2 1AH is Station Lane which is centered 143 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Station Lane-Spencer Ind Estate and is 53 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 4.49 km away.
The closest primary school to DH2 1AH (for ages 11 and under) is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley. 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 1AH is The Cherry Tree and is 2.12 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 7, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Tasty Pizza and is 2.43 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on September 20, 2021.
Policing for DH2 1AH is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Gateshead is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DH2 1AH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH2 1AH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH2 1AH
| 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 DH2 1AH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | Academy | 7-11 | 499 m | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley | Academy | 5-7 | 639 m | |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 734 m |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2011) | 935 m |
| Portobello Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Birtley East Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Barley Mow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Ouston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | Academy | 3-11 | 1.74 km | |
| Holley Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 2.27 km |
| Blackfell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 2.38 km |
| Kibblesworth Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 2.44 km |
| Oxclose Community Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 2.45 km |
| Oxclose Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 2.53 km |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.64 km | |
| Pelton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.78 km |
| Rickleton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 2.81 km |
| Lambton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 2.82 km |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 2.99 km |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 1AH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Audio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2017 | 1.69 km | |
| Gartlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 1.87 km | |
| Design A Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 19, 2019 | 1.89 km | |
| Maggie's Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 1.89 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 1.92 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 1.92 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 1.97 km | |
| Washington Community Resource Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 2.12 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 2.12 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 2.25 km | |
| Holley Park Adcaemy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 2.27 km | |
| Kibblesworth Support Unit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 19, 2021 | 2.35 km | |
| Stonecroft Social And Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 2.35 km | |
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 2.35 km | |
| Blackfell Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 2.38 km | |
| Crepes & Shakes @ The Honest Boy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 2.38 km | |
| Washington Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 2.38 km | |
| Ox & Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 30, 2018 | 2.43 km | |
| Oxclose Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 2.43 km | |
| The Tasty Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 20, 2021 | 2.43 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 1AH - Data from Apr 2022
| Station Lane-Spencer Ind Estate | 53 m | |
| St Joseph's Rc Primary School Highfield | 172 m | |
| Station Lane-George Street | 184 m | |
| Station Lane-Brick Works | 198 m | |
| Station Lane-Brick Works | 226 m | |
| Station Road | 4.49 km | |
| Bullion Lane | 4.56 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 43.7 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 1AH - Data from Dec 2021
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 1.58 km |
| Urpeth Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Walter's Wood | 1.65 km | |
| Bassett's Pond | 1.72 km | |
| Beggardene Wood | 1.85 km | |
| Cube Plantation | 1.85 km | |
| Bowes Lake | 1.88 km | |
| Match Island | 1.98 km | |
| Lookout Lake | 2.01 km | |
| Cooper Wood | 2.14 km | |
| Longacre Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Team Valley | Valley | 2.16 km |
| Vigo Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Sheddon's Hill | 2.35 km | |
| Target Wood | 2.37 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.89515900 |
| Longitude | -1.58350100 |
| OS Easting | 426811 |
| OS Northing | 0555682 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Blaydon |
| Electoral Ward | Birtley |
| Local Authority District | Gateshead |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tyne and Wear |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000037 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Gateshead |
| 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 Newcastle Gateshead CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient 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 | E33000015 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Gateshead 026 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Gateshead 026D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |