The postcode DH2 2PL is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 2005.DH2 2PL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH2 2PL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 2PL as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to DH2 2PL is Dovecote Drive which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Glenside View Estate and is 67 m away. The closest railway station is Bullion Lane, 1.79 km away.
The closest primary school to DH2 2PL (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 Hermitage Academy.
The local pub for residents of DH2 2PL is The Woodlands and is 4.25 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 4.25 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.
Policing for DH2 2PL 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 2PL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH2 2PL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH2 2PL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 2005 |
| 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 2PL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.18 km | |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 1.39 km |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Newker Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.6 km |
| Pelton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| Cestria Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.13 km |
| Park View School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 2.27 km |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Academy | 4-11 | 2.39 km | |
| Red Rose Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2008) | 2.39 km |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | Academy | 3-11 | 2.71 km | |
| West Pelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.8 km |
| Edmondsley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 2.9 km |
| Ouston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.94 km | |
| Barley Mow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 3.62 km |
| Nettlesworth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 3.77 km |
| Portobello Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 4.06 km |
| Rickleton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 4.1 km |
| Beamish Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 12, 2021) | 4.16 km |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston | Academy | 4-11 | 4.33 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 2PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 3.79 km | |
| Rickleton Kids' Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 4.1 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 4.1 km | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2021 | 4.25 km | |
| The Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 4.25 km | |
| The Woodlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 4.25 km | |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2020 | 4.25 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 4.44 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 4.5 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 4.5 km | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 4.83 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 4.86 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 4.99 km | |
| Little Bites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 5.13 km | |
| San Lorenzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 5.18 km | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesaler | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 5.21 km | |
| The Snack Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 10, 2020 | 5.21 km | |
| Kibblesworth Workmens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2019 | 5.25 km | |
| Kibblesworth Academy (Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 5.26 km | |
| Giuseppe's Italian Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 11, 2022 | 5.28 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 2PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Glenside View Estate | 67 m | |
| Glenside View Estate | 70 m | |
| Gardiner Crescent | 264 m | |
| Gardiner Crescent | 283 m | |
| Glenside Terrace | 315 m | |
| Bullion Lane | 1.79 km | |
| Station Road | 1.79 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 40.06 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 2PL - Data from Dec 2021
| Rutter's Plantation | 390 m | |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 536 m |
| Stellagill Wood | 706 m | |
| Blindyburn Plantation | 1.27 km | |
| Grange Plantation | 1.27 km | |
| Fine Bank | 1.29 km | |
| Congburn Plantation | 1.85 km | |
| Wanister Hill | 2.09 km | |
| Waldridge Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Southburn Dene | Valley | 2.14 km |
| Smithy Dene | Valley | 2.17 km |
| Wanister Bog | 2.27 km | |
| Beech Wood | 2.34 km | |
| Broomyholm Plantation | 2.38 km | |
| Twizell Plantation | 2.38 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.85810800 |
| Longitude | -1.60530100 |
| OS Easting | 425436 |
| OS Northing | 0551551 |
| 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 West Central |
| 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: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sunderland BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Whitehill BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001753 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 011F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |