Postcode DH2 1LR (County Durham)

Map showing DH2 1LR and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH2 1LR is located in County Durham It was introduced in February 1990 and is an active postcode. DH2 1LR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH2 1LR 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 1LR as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.

The closest road name to DH2 1LR is Turnberry which is centered 45 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Atholl and is 203 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 3.85 km away.

The closest primary school to DH2 1LR (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 1LR is Kibblesworth Workmens Club and is 2.45 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 2.99 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 46 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.3 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 2.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Turnberry 45 m
Callander 197 m
Ross 197 m
Viola Crescent 280 m
Cannock 305 m
Abernethy 328 m
Cromarty 331 m
Coldstream 333 m
Iris Crescent 393 m
The Oval 424 m
A690 11.56 km
A167 34.44 km
A689 34.8 km
A68 56.49 km
A19 67.8 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH2 1LR

Introduction February 1990
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 1LR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ouston Primary School 599 m
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 707 m
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 1.36 km
Barley Mow Primary School Good
(September 20, 2018)
1.55 km
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Requires improvement
(June 12, 2019)
1.61 km
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 1.7 km
Portobello Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
1.71 km
Pelton Community Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
1.79 km
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Outstanding
(November 29, 2011)
1.94 km
Kibblesworth Academy Good
(June 22, 2017)
2.36 km
Birtley East Community Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
2.43 km
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.94 km
Rickleton Primary School Good
(November 20, 2018)
3.01 km
Holley Park Academy Good
(December 18, 2018)
3.04 km
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Good
(October 4, 2018)
3.07 km
Oxclose Community Academy Good
(January 15, 2020)
3.31 km
Blackfell Primary School Good
(November 24, 2021)
3.38 km
Oxclose Primary Academy Good
(November 2, 2016)
3.42 km
Lambton Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
3.53 km
St John Boste Catholic Primary School 3.56 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kibblesworth Support Unit Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 19, 2021
2.33 km
Stonecroft Social And Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2019
2.33 km
Kibblesworth Academy (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
2.36 km
Giuseppe's Italian Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 11, 2022
2.41 km
Kibblesworth Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 13, 2018
2.41 km
Hotel Grill Campanile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 14, 2022
2.44 km
Toby Carvery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2018
2.44 km
Kibblesworth Workmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
2.45 km
Holiday Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
2.46 km
Little Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
2.47 km
Spire Washington Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 26, 2018
2.5 km
Canford Audio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 7, 2017
2.63 km
The Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 7, 2020
2.8 km
Champs Sports Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 18, 2019
2.85 km
Ravensworth Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
March 3, 2022
2.86 km
Gartlands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
2.87 km
Design A Cake Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
December 19, 2019
2.92 km
Maggie's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 23, 2021
2.92 km
Cod Loves A Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 9, 2021
2.99 km
The Village Store Retailers - other 4
Good
June 19, 2018
2.99 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Atholl Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 291 m
Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 332 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 451 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 460 m
Station Road Rail 3.85 km
Bullion Lane Rail 3.92 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 43.11 km

Nearby Nature

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

Walter's Wood Woodland Or Forest 670 m
Urpeth Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Team Valley Valley 1.39 km
Target Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Beggardene Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Cooper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Wallace's Gill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Broomy Banks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Mossfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Longacre Dene Valley 2.38 km
Vigo Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
New Vigo Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Weather Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.7 km
Longacre Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.76 km
Cube Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 49.8 Mbps 46 Mbps 67.91 Mbps
Upload 12.5 Mbps 12.3 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7.5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 11.3 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 51.3 14
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

61 meters consuming 1,014,780 kWh - mean 16,636 kWh : median 16,377 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

62 meters consuming 290,319 kWh - mean 4,683 kWh : median 3,850 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DH2 1LR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.88815200
Longitude -1.59490600
OS Easting 426084
OS Northing 0554898
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: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia
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 6A2