The postcode DH2 2HX is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH2 2HX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH2 2HX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 2HX as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.
The closest road name to DH2 2HX is Cedars which is centered 47 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Falcon and is 47 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 1.25 km away.
The closest primary school to DH2 2HX (for ages 11 and under) is Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 15, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Park View School. The last OFSTED inspection on June 18, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DH2 2HX is The Woodlands and is 2.78 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 22, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cod Loves A Fryer and is 2.78 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 52.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 71.4% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DH2 2HX is covered by the Durham police force association and County Durham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DH2 2HX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH2 2HX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH2 2HX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DH2 2HX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 316 m |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Pelton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Cestria Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Park View School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Newker Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.6 km |
| Hermitage Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.67 km | |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Academy | 4-11 | 1.78 km | |
| Red Rose Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2008) | 2 km |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | Academy | 3-11 | 2.05 km | |
| Barley Mow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 2.31 km |
| Ouston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.38 km | |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 2.48 km |
| Rickleton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 2.63 km |
| Portobello Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 2.75 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | Academy | 7-11 | 3.25 km | |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 3.36 km |
| West Pelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 3.75 km |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2011) | 3.79 km |
| Lumley Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 13, 2013) | 3.92 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 2HX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 2.34 km | |
| Rickleton Kids' Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 2.63 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 2.63 km | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2021 | 2.78 km | |
| The Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 2.78 km | |
| The Woodlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 2.78 km | |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2020 | 2.78 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 3.03 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 3.1 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 3.1 km | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 3.38 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 3.44 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 3.58 km | |
| San Lorenzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 3.72 km | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesaler | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 3.74 km | |
| The Snack Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 10, 2020 | 3.74 km | |
| Best- One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2018 | 3.88 km | |
| Harraton Village Store And Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 3.88 km | |
| St Georges Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2019 | 3.88 km | |
| Surma Tandoori Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 10, 2020 | 3.88 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 2HX - Data from Apr 2022
| The Falcon | 47 m | |
| The Falcon | 65 m | |
| Conyers Avenue - Myrtle Avenue | 136 m | |
| Conyers Avenue - Myrtle Avenue | 142 m | |
| Pelaw Crescent - Conyers Ave | 144 m | |
| Station Road | 1.25 km | |
| Bullion Lane | 1.31 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 40.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 2HX - Data from Dec 2021
| Fine Bank | 715 m | |
| Stellagill Wood | 766 m | |
| Rutter's Plantation | 1.65 km | |
| Picktree Quay Wood | 1.65 km | |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 1.69 km |
| Burn Greens | 1.75 km | |
| Swinburn's Leap | 1.79 km | |
| The Ride | 1.94 km | |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 2.23 km |
| Kennel Field Wood | 2.29 km | |
| Kennel Pond | 2.35 km | |
| New Vigo Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Vigo Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Blindyburn Plantation | 2.47 km | |
| Lambton Park | 2.47 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH2 2HX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.1 Mbps | 52.4 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.9 Mbps | 8.7 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 24 | 6.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 28.6% | 100% | 62.7 | 10.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 71.4% | 71.4% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DH2 2HX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.86515200 |
| Longitude | -1.58592600 |
| OS Easting | 426676 |
| OS Northing | 0552341 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Durham |
| Electoral Ward | Chester-le-Street North |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000047 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Renting hard-pressed workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sunderland BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chester-le-Street BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001745 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 007A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C3 |