Postcode DH2 1LX (County Durham)

Map showing DH2 1LX and nearby postcodes

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

DH2 1LX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 1LX as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to DH2 1LX is Front Street which is centered 63 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Community Centre and is 103 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 2.9 km away.

The closest primary school to DH2 1LX (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 1LX is Kibblesworth Workmens Club and is 3.63 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 4 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.

25% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Front Street 63 m
Vicarage Close 117 m
Sandyford 126 m
Mossway 140 m
King's Lane 156 m
Elwin Place 186 m
Middlefield 187 m
Wood Street 199 m
Harelaw 200 m
Greenacres 210 m
Orchard Street 238 m
Sandyford Place 238 m
Fairfield 242 m
Ivyway 243 m
Grange Street 249 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH2 1LX

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 1LX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pelton Community Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
620 m
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Good
(October 4, 2018)
1.04 km
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 1.39 km
Ouston Primary School 1.51 km
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.05 km
West Pelton Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.07 km
Hermitage Academy 2.72 km
Bullion Lane Primary School Good
(October 17, 2018)
2.73 km
Barley Mow Primary School Good
(September 20, 2018)
2.89 km
Newker Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
2.98 km
Cestria Primary School Good
(December 11, 2019)
3.15 km
Park View School Good
(June 18, 2019)
3.26 km
Portobello Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
3.28 km
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 3.32 km
Beamish Primary School Good
(October 12, 2021)
3.33 km
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 3.51 km
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Requires improvement
(June 12, 2019)
3.53 km
Kibblesworth Academy Good
(June 22, 2017)
3.65 km
Red Rose Primary School Outstanding
(June 13, 2008)
3.65 km
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 3.76 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Community Centre Bus Stop/Station 103 m
Kingsway - bridge Bus Stop/Station 111 m
Kingsway - bridge Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Community Centre Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Ivy Way Bus Stop/Station 314 m
Station Road Rail 2.9 km
Bullion Lane Rail 2.94 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 41.69 km

Nearby Nature

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

Blindyburn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Stellagill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Weather Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.62 km
Grange Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Target Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Walter's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Broomy Banks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Heughs Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Horse Shoe Inland Water 1.98 km
Rutter's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Team Valley Valley 2.04 km
Money Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Wallace's Gill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
The Bottoms Valley 2.17 km
Bog Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.27 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH2 1LX - 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 75%
300+ Mbps 25%

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.87227300
Longitude -1.61179800
OS Easting 425011
OS Northing 0553124
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6966
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Sunderland BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Pelton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33001744
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 005C
Output Area / Small Area 8C1