Postcode DH2 1JU (County Durham)

Map showing DH2 1JU and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH2 1JU is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH2 1JU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH2 1JU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.5 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 1JU as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to DH2 1JU is Jura which is centered 37 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Red Lion and is 204 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 3.4 km away.

The closest primary school to DH2 1JU (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 1JU is Kibblesworth Workmens Club and is 2.81 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 13, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cod Loves A Fryer and is 2.93 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 31.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for DH2 1JU 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 DH2 1JU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DH2 1JU, and the approximate distance away.

Jura 37 m
Carnoustie 80 m
Fairisle 92 m
Byron Close 110 m
Byron Street 192 m
Cannock 202 m
Cromarty 208 m
Milbanke Street 211 m
Coldstream 220 m
Aberfoyle 261 m
Milbanke Close 269 m
Iris Crescent 270 m
Rothesay 280 m
Callander 310 m
The Oval 419 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH2 1JU

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 DH2 1JU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 232 m
Ouston Primary School 385 m
Pelton Community Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
1.29 km
Barley Mow Primary School Good
(September 20, 2018)
1.55 km
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 1.7 km
Portobello Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
1.83 km
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Requires improvement
(June 12, 2019)
1.93 km
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 2.15 km
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Outstanding
(November 29, 2011)
2.31 km
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.47 km
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Good
(October 4, 2018)
2.65 km
Kibblesworth Academy Good
(June 22, 2017)
2.74 km
Birtley East Community Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
2.9 km
Rickleton Primary School Good
(November 20, 2018)
2.92 km
Holley Park Academy Good
(December 18, 2018)
3.22 km
Bullion Lane Primary School Good
(October 17, 2018)
3.41 km
West Pelton Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
3.43 km
Cestria Primary School Good
(December 11, 2019)
3.49 km
Oxclose Community Academy Good
(January 15, 2020)
3.54 km
Park View School Good
(June 18, 2019)
3.55 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 1JU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spire Washington Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 26, 2018
2.41 km
Holiday Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
2.54 km
Hotel Grill Campanile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 14, 2022
2.54 km
Toby Carvery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2018
2.54 km
Kibblesworth Support Unit Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 19, 2021
2.73 km
Stonecroft Social And Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2019
2.73 km
Kibblesworth Academy (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
2.74 km
Giuseppe's Italian Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 11, 2022
2.79 km
Kibblesworth Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 13, 2018
2.79 km
Little Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
2.79 km
Kibblesworth Workmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
2.81 km
Rickleton Kids' Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 20, 2020
2.92 km
Rickleton Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
2.92 km
Canford Audio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 7, 2017
2.92 km
Cod Loves A Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 9, 2021
2.93 km
The Village Store Retailers - other 4
Good
June 19, 2018
2.93 km
The Woodlands Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 22, 2021
2.93 km
Woodlands Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 21, 2020
2.93 km
The Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 7, 2020
2.95 km
Champs Sports Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 18, 2019
2.96 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 1JU - Data from Apr 2022

Red Lion Bus Stop/Station 204 m
Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 265 m
Red Lion Bus Stop/Station 273 m
Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 330 m
Atholl Bus Stop/Station 515 m
Station Road Rail 3.4 km
Bullion Lane Rail 3.46 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 42.64 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 1JU - Data from Dec 2021

Walter's Wood Woodland Or Forest 721 m
Target Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Team Valley Valley 1.5 km
Urpeth Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Cooper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Beggardene Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Broomy Banks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Wallace's Gill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Mossfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Vigo Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Weather Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.49 km
Stellagill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
New Vigo Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Horse Shoe Inland Water 2.72 km
Money Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH2 1JU - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 37.6 Mbps 31.4 Mbps 63.77 Mbps
Upload 9.8 Mbps 8.2 Mbps 19.53 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6.5 0.5
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 18.3 4.7
30-300 Mbps 100% 46.2 12.7
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

16 meters consuming 291,106 kWh - mean 18,194 kWh : median 17,995 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

16 meters consuming 45,172 kWh - mean 2,823 kWh : median 2,371 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DH2 1JU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.88364400
Longitude -1.59591800
OS Easting 426022
OS Northing 0554396
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28770
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

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

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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Sunderland BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Ouston BUASD
Workplace Zone E33001740
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 002A
Output Area / Small Area 6B3