Postcode DH2 1RX (County Durham)

Map showing DH2 1RX and nearby postcodes

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

DH2 1RX 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 1RX as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to DH2 1RX is Abernethy which is centered 25 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Atholl and is 123 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 3.98 km away.

The closest primary school to DH2 1RX (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 1RX is Kibblesworth Workmens Club and is 2.23 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 13, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 13.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 31.8% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 68.2% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Abernethy 25 m
Atholl 56 m
Alford 99 m
Angus 125 m
Woodlands 147 m
Viola Crescent 189 m
The Oval 243 m
Turnberry 279 m
Cromarty 383 m
Coldstream 526 m
A690 11.67 km
A167 34.49 km
A689 34.53 km
A68 56.24 km
A19 67.9 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH2 1RX

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 1RX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ouston Primary School 451 m
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 704 m
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 1.64 km
Pelton Community Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
1.76 km
Barley Mow Primary School Good
(September 20, 2018)
1.86 km
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 1.89 km
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Requires improvement
(June 12, 2019)
1.9 km
Portobello Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
2.04 km
Kibblesworth Academy Good
(June 22, 2017)
2.15 km
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Outstanding
(November 29, 2011)
2.21 km
Birtley East Community Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
2.59 km
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Good
(October 4, 2018)
2.9 km
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
3.05 km
Rickleton Primary School Good
(November 20, 2018)
3.32 km
Holley Park Academy Good
(December 18, 2018)
3.35 km
West Pelton Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
3.49 km
Oxclose Community Academy Good
(January 15, 2020)
3.61 km
Blackfell Primary School Good
(November 24, 2021)
3.65 km
Oxclose Primary Academy Good
(November 2, 2016)
3.72 km
Harlow Green Community Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
3.76 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kibblesworth Support Unit Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 19, 2021
2.14 km
Stonecroft Social And Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2019
2.14 km
Kibblesworth Academy (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
2.15 km
Giuseppe's Italian Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 11, 2022
2.2 km
Kibblesworth Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 13, 2018
2.2 km
Little Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
2.22 km
Kibblesworth Workmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
2.23 km
Ravensworth Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
March 3, 2022
2.74 km
Hotel Grill Campanile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 14, 2022
2.77 km
Toby Carvery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2018
2.77 km
Holiday Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
2.78 km
Spire Washington Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 26, 2018
2.8 km
Canford Audio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 7, 2017
2.92 km
The Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 7, 2020
3.12 km
Gartlands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
3.14 km
St Andrews Church Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 2, 2018
3.16 km
Champs Sports Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 18, 2019
3.17 km
Design A Cake Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
December 19, 2019
3.18 km
Maggie's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 23, 2021
3.18 km
Beldy Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 8, 2021
3.22 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Atholl Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 258 m
Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 324 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 431 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 449 m
Station Road Rail 3.98 km
Bullion Lane Rail 4.04 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 43.22 km

Nearby Nature

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

Walter's Wood Woodland Or Forest 363 m
Urpeth Wood Woodland Or Forest 936 m
Team Valley Valley 1.07 km
Target Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Cooper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Beggardene Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Wallace's Gill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Broomy Banks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Mossfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Weather Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.41 km
Longacre Dene Valley 2.43 km
Horse Shoe Inland Water 2.57 km
Bog Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.61 km
Money Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Cranberry Bog Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 9.6 Mbps 13.8 Mbps 69.46 Mbps
Upload 1 Mbps 1.9 Mbps 14.58 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7.6 0.9
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 68.2% - -
10-30 Mbps 31.8% 14 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 69 15
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

22 meters consuming 382,522 kWh - mean 17,387 kWh : median 18,488 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DH2 1RX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.88839300
Longitude -1.59992400
OS Easting 425762
OS Northing 0554923
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: White suburban communities
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 6B2