Postcode DH2 1UQ (County Durham)

Map showing DH2 1UQ and nearby postcodes

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

DH2 1UQ 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 1UQ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to DH2 1UQ is Institute Terrace West which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Institute Terrace and is 40 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 2.96 km away.

The closest primary school to DH2 1UQ (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 1UQ is Kibblesworth Workmens Club and is 3.2 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 3.23 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Institute Terrace West 42 m
Institute Terrace East 65 m
Conway Place 127 m
Lyne Close 152 m
Ouston Lane 190 m
Brecon Place 215 m
Tweed Close 240 m
Wansbeck Close 254 m
Ascot Place 270 m
Coquet Drive 271 m
Gairloch Drive 355 m
A693 5.02 km
A690 10.58 km
A167 33.35 km
A689 33.95 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH2 1UQ

Introduction July 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 1UQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 488 m
Pelton Community Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
600 m
Ouston Primary School 723 m
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Good
(October 4, 2018)
1.98 km
Barley Mow Primary School Good
(September 20, 2018)
2 km
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.02 km
Portobello Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
2.36 km
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 2.38 km
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Requires improvement
(June 12, 2019)
2.59 km
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 2.85 km
West Pelton Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.89 km
Bullion Lane Primary School Good
(October 17, 2018)
2.91 km
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Outstanding
(November 29, 2011)
2.98 km
Hermitage Academy 3.1 km
Cestria Primary School Good
(December 11, 2019)
3.11 km
Kibblesworth Academy Good
(June 22, 2017)
3.17 km
Rickleton Primary School Good
(November 20, 2018)
3.18 km
Park View School Good
(June 18, 2019)
3.2 km
Newker Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
3.22 km
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 3.51 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Institute Terrace Bus Stop/Station 40 m
Institute Terrace Bus Stop/Station 62 m
Bungalows Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Bungalows Bus Stop/Station 344 m
Penhill Close Bus Stop/Station 348 m
Station Road Rail 2.96 km
Bullion Lane Rail 3.02 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 42.12 km

Nearby Nature

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

Walter's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Target Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Team Valley Valley 1.69 km
Broomy Banks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Stellagill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Wallace's Gill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Urpeth Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Cooper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Weather Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.12 km
Beggardene Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Blindyburn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Mossfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Fine Bank Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Horse Shoe Inland Water 2.42 km
Heughs Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.87799900
Longitude -1.60096200
OS Easting 425702
OS Northing 0553766
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: 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 Ouston BUASD
Workplace Zone E33001739
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 002B
Output Area / Small Area 8C1