The postcode DH2 1BJ is located in County Durham It was introduced in December 2000 and terminated in February 2017.DH2 1BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH2 1BJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 1BJ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.
The closest road name to DH2 1BJ is Brackenbeds Lane which is centered 82 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Schools and is 172 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 2.45 km away.
The closest primary school to DH2 1BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Pelton Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 23, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hermitage Academy.
The local pub for residents of DH2 1BJ is The Woodlands and is 3.34 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 3.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.
Policing for DH2 1BJ 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 1BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH2 1BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH2 1BJ
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| Termination | February 2017 |
| 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 1BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 66 m |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | Academy | 3-11 | 1.1 km | |
| Ouston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.35 km | |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 1.53 km |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Barley Mow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 2.31 km |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.35 km |
| Hermitage Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 2.49 km | |
| Cestria Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.64 km |
| Newker Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 2.65 km |
| Portobello Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 2.71 km |
| West Pelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.75 km |
| Park View School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 2.75 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | Academy | 7-11 | 2.88 km | |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Academy | 4-11 | 3.03 km | |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 3.07 km |
| Red Rose Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2008) | 3.21 km |
| Rickleton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 3.25 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley | Academy | 5-7 | 3.41 km | |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2011) | 3.48 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 2.81 km | |
| Rickleton Kids' Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 3.25 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 3.25 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 3.26 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 3.3 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 3.3 km | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2021 | 3.34 km | |
| The Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 3.34 km | |
| The Woodlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 3.34 km | |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2020 | 3.34 km | |
| Little Bites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 3.69 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 3.71 km | |
| Kibblesworth Academy (Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 3.76 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 3.78 km | |
| Kibblesworth Workmens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2019 | 3.78 km | |
| Kibblesworth Support Unit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 19, 2021 | 3.78 km | |
| Stonecroft Social And Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 3.78 km | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 3.79 km | |
| Giuseppe's Italian Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 11, 2022 | 3.79 km | |
| Kibblesworth Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2018 | 3.79 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Schools | 172 m | |
| Schools | 226 m | |
| Schools | 261 m | |
| Bungalows | 286 m | |
| Bungalows | 377 m | |
| Station Road | 2.45 km | |
| Bullion Lane | 2.5 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 41.52 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 1BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Stellagill Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Walter's Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Fine Bank | 1.83 km | |
| Blindyburn Plantation | 1.87 km | |
| Target Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Rutter's Plantation | 1.98 km | |
| Grange Plantation | 2.1 km | |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 2.11 km |
| Team Valley | Valley | 2.22 km |
| Weather Hill | 2.23 km | |
| Broomy Banks Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Wallace's Gill Wood | 2.38 km | |
| Cooper Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Urpeth Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Horse Shoe | 2.58 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.87240100 |
| Longitude | -1.60121900 |
| OS Easting | 425689 |
| OS Northing | 0553143 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Durham |
| Electoral Ward | Pelton |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sunderland BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Pelton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001743 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 005B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A2 |