Postcode DH2 2PZ (County Durham) Terminated September 2008

Map showing DH2 2PZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH2 2PZ is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in September 2008.DH2 2PZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH2 2PZ 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 2PZ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.

The closest road name to DH2 2PZ is Ruskin Avenue which is centered 49 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Glenside View Estate and is 313 m away. The closest railway station is Bullion Lane, 1.82 km away.

The closest primary school to DH2 2PZ (for ages 11 and under) is Bullion Lane Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 17, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hermitage Academy.

The local pub for residents of DH2 2PZ is The Woodlands and is 4.46 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 4.46 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.

Policing for DH2 2PZ 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 2PZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DH2 2PZ, and the approximate distance away.

Ruskin Avenue 49 m
Fellway 50 m
Coleridge Place 69 m
Henley Avenue 76 m
Wordsworth Avenue 87 m
Tennyson Road 101 m
Shelley Gardens 131 m
Poets Drive 165 m
Glencrest Court 171 m
Blindy Burn Court 173 m
Chester Burn Close 175 m
Little Burn Way 186 m
Ferndene Avenue 237 m
Glenview Close 238 m
Fell Road 250 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH2 2PZ

Introduction January 1980
Termination September 2008
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 2PZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hermitage Academy 1.08 km
Bullion Lane Primary School Good
(October 17, 2018)
1.47 km
Newker Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
1.55 km
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
1.57 km
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Good
(October 4, 2018)
1.66 km
Pelton Community Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
1.9 km
Cestria Primary School Good
(December 11, 2019)
2.19 km
Park View School Good
(June 18, 2019)
2.33 km
Red Rose Primary School Outstanding
(June 13, 2008)
2.37 km
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 2.41 km
Edmondsley Primary School Good
(October 16, 2019)
2.65 km
West Pelton Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.87 km
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 2.98 km
Ouston Primary School 3.21 km
Nettlesworth Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
3.52 km
Barley Mow Primary School Good
(September 20, 2018)
3.88 km
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston 4.05 km
Beamish Primary School Good
(October 12, 2021)
4.22 km
Rickleton Primary School Good
(November 20, 2018)
4.32 km
Portobello Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
4.32 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 2PZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spire Washington Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 26, 2018
4.02 km
Rickleton Kids' Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 20, 2020
4.32 km
Rickleton Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
4.32 km
Cod Loves A Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 9, 2021
4.46 km
The Village Store Retailers - other 4
Good
June 19, 2018
4.46 km
The Woodlands Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 22, 2021
4.46 km
Woodlands Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 21, 2020
4.46 km
Holiday Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
4.69 km
Hotel Grill Campanile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 14, 2022
4.75 km
Toby Carvery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2018
4.75 km
Sodexo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2018
5.06 km
Champs Sports Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 18, 2019
5.1 km
The Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 7, 2020
5.24 km
Little Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
5.37 km
San Lorenzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 19, 2018
5.37 km
Makro Self Service Wholesaler Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
March 26, 2019
5.43 km
The Snack Shack Mobile caterer 4
Good
November 10, 2020
5.43 km
Kibblesworth Workmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
5.5 km
Kibblesworth Academy (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
5.51 km
Giuseppe's Italian Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 11, 2022
5.53 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 2PZ - Data from Apr 2022

Glenside View Estate Bus Stop/Station 313 m
Glenside View Estate Bus Stop/Station 332 m
Gardiner Crescent Bus Stop/Station 364 m
Gardiner Crescent Bus Stop/Station 365 m
Plunkett Terrace Bus Stop/Station 514 m
Bullion Lane Rail 1.82 km
Station Road Rail 1.84 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 39.82 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 2PZ - Data from Dec 2021

Rutter's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 195 m
The Bottoms Valley 340 m
Stellagill Wood Woodland Or Forest 924 m
Grange Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Blindyburn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Fine Bank Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Congburn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Wanister Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.82 km
Smithy Dene Valley 1.9 km
Waldridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Southburn Dene Valley 1.98 km
Wanister Bog Wetland 2 km
Beech Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Broomyholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Nettlesworth Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.26 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.85573100
Longitude -1.60650800
OS Easting 425360
OS Northing 0551286
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6018
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

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

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: Renting hard-pressed workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Sunderland BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Whitehill BUASD
Workplace Zone E33001750
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 011F
Output Area / Small Area 8C3