The postcode DH2 1AZ is located in Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.DH2 1AZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
DH2 1AZ 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 1AZ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to DH2 1AZ is Station Lane which is centered 276 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Station Lane-Spencer Ind Estate and is 217 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 4.31 km away.
The closest primary school to DH2 1AZ (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 1AZ is The Cherry Tree and is 2.1 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 2.47 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on September 20, 2021.
Policing for DH2 1AZ 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 1AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH2 1AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH2 1AZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| 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 1AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | Academy | 7-11 | 489 m | |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 744 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley | Academy | 5-7 | 807 m | |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2011) | 1.02 km |
| Portobello Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Barley Mow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| Ouston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.53 km | |
| Birtley East Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | Academy | 3-11 | 1.58 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) | 2.47 km |
| Oxclose Community Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 2.48 km |
| Kibblesworth Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 2.51 km |
| Oxclose Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 2.57 km |
| Pelton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.61 km |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.69 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 2.7 km |
| Lambton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 2.81 km |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 3.17 km |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.17 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Audio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2017 | 1.75 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 1.86 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 1.86 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 1.9 km | |
| Gartlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 1.95 km | |
| Design A Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 19, 2019 | 1.99 km | |
| Maggie's Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 1.99 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 2.1 km | |
| Washington Community Resource Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 2.2 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 2.21 km | |
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 2.23 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 | 2.43 km | |
| Stonecroft Social And Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 2.43 km | |
| Blackfell Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 2.47 km | |
| Crepes & Shakes @ The Honest Boy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 2.47 km | |
| Washington Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 2.47 km | |
| Ox & Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 30, 2018 | 2.47 km | |
| Oxclose Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 2.47 km | |
| The Tasty Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 20, 2021 | 2.47 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Station Lane-Spencer Ind Estate | 217 m | |
| Station Lane-Brick Works | 225 m | |
| Station Lane-Brick Works | 237 m | |
| Station Lane-George Street | 310 m | |
| St Joseph's Rc Primary School Highfield | 323 m | |
| Station Road | 4.31 km | |
| Bullion Lane | 4.38 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 43.53 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 1AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Walter's Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Urpeth Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 1.76 km |
| Beggardene Wood | 1.86 km | |
| Bassett's Pond | 1.86 km | |
| Cube Plantation | 1.9 km | |
| Bowes Lake | 2.02 km | |
| Team Valley | Valley | 2.11 km |
| Match Island | 2.12 km | |
| Cooper Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Vigo Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Lookout Lake | 2.15 km | |
| Target Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Longacre Wood | 2.31 km | |
| New Vigo Wood | 2.35 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.89352400 |
| Longitude | -1.58368900 |
| OS Easting | 426800 |
| OS Northing | 0555500 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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 |