Postcode DH2 1LE (County Durham)

Map showing DH2 1LE and nearby postcodes

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

DH2 1LE 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 1LE as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to DH2 1LE is Callander which is centered 34 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Council Houses and is 168 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 3.68 km away.

The closest primary school to DH2 1LE (for ages 11 and under) is Ouston Primary School. 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 1LE is Kibblesworth Workmens Club and is 2.58 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 2.97 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 47.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.4 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 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Callander 34 m
Cannock 105 m
Cromarty 141 m
Ross 156 m
Coldstream 169 m
Turnberry 191 m
Viola Crescent 208 m
Iris Crescent 236 m
Jura 285 m
Atholl 304 m
The Oval 328 m
Abernethy 351 m
Aberfoyle 399 m
A690 11.38 km
A167 34.25 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH2 1LE

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 1LE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ouston Primary School 452 m
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 510 m
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 1.5 km
Barley Mow Primary School Good
(September 20, 2018)
1.54 km
Pelton Community Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
1.59 km
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Requires improvement
(June 12, 2019)
1.74 km
Portobello Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
1.76 km
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 1.88 km
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Outstanding
(November 29, 2011)
2.09 km
Kibblesworth Academy Good
(June 22, 2017)
2.49 km
Birtley East Community Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
2.62 km
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.76 km
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Good
(October 4, 2018)
2.89 km
Rickleton Primary School Good
(November 20, 2018)
2.98 km
Holley Park Academy Good
(December 18, 2018)
3.11 km
Oxclose Community Academy Good
(January 15, 2020)
3.41 km
Blackfell Primary School Good
(November 24, 2021)
3.52 km
Oxclose Primary Academy Good
(November 2, 2016)
3.53 km
Lambton Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
3.59 km
West Pelton Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
3.6 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Atholl Bus Stop/Station 251 m
Red Lion Bus Stop/Station 488 m
Red Lion Bus Stop/Station 566 m
Station Road Rail 3.68 km
Bullion Lane Rail 3.74 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 42.93 km

Nearby Nature

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

Walter's Wood Woodland Or Forest 631 m
Urpeth Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Team Valley Valley 1.4 km
Target Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Cooper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Beggardene Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Wallace's Gill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Broomy Banks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Mossfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Vigo Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
New Vigo Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Longacre Dene Valley 2.58 km
Weather Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Horse Shoe Inland Water 2.79 km
Stellagill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 47.8 Mbps 79.26 Mbps
Upload 19.1 Mbps 13.4 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 57.9 16.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

26 meters consuming 436,689 kWh - mean 16,796 kWh : median 16,282 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DH2 1LE - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.88639200
Longitude -1.59551600
OS Easting 426046
OS Northing 0554702
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