Postcode DH2 1LF (County Durham)

Map showing DH2 1LF and nearby postcodes

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

DH2 1LF is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 1LF as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to DH2 1LF is Coldstream which is centered 37 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Council Houses and is 249 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 3.51 km away.

The closest primary school to DH2 1LF (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 1LF is Kibblesworth Workmens Club and is 2.75 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 2.86 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Coldstream 37 m
Cannock 112 m
Jura 149 m
Callander 162 m
Cromarty 178 m
Byron Close 195 m
Ross 203 m
Fairisle 253 m
Carnoustie 263 m
Iris Crescent 295 m
Viola Crescent 351 m
Turnberry 358 m
A690 11.21 km
A167 34.09 km
A689 34.68 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH2 1LF

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 1LF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 415 m
Ouston Primary School 484 m
Barley Mow Primary School Good
(September 20, 2018)
1.45 km
Pelton Community Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
1.46 km
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 1.52 km
Portobello Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
1.7 km
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Requires improvement
(June 12, 2019)
1.75 km
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 1.96 km
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Outstanding
(November 29, 2011)
2.13 km
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.59 km
Kibblesworth Academy Good
(June 22, 2017)
2.67 km
Birtley East Community Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
2.72 km
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Good
(October 4, 2018)
2.83 km
Rickleton Primary School Good
(November 20, 2018)
2.86 km
Holley Park Academy Good
(December 18, 2018)
3.08 km
Oxclose Community Academy Good
(January 15, 2020)
3.39 km
Oxclose Primary Academy Good
(November 2, 2016)
3.51 km
Blackfell Primary School Good
(November 24, 2021)
3.53 km
Bullion Lane Primary School Good
(October 17, 2018)
3.54 km
Lambton Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
3.54 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 249 m
Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 290 m
Red Lion Bus Stop/Station 388 m
Atholl Bus Stop/Station 424 m
Red Lion Bus Stop/Station 456 m
Station Road Rail 3.51 km
Bullion Lane Rail 3.57 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 42.76 km

Nearby Nature

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

Walter's Wood Woodland Or Forest 749 m
Urpeth Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Target Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Team Valley Valley 1.53 km
Cooper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Beggardene Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Wallace's Gill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Broomy Banks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Vigo Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Mossfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
New Vigo Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Weather Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.63 km
Stellagill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Longacre Dene Valley 2.72 km
Horse Shoe Inland Water 2.84 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.88498600
Longitude -1.59425200
OS Easting 426128
OS Northing 0554546
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12374
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 002B
Output Area / Small Area 6B3