The postcode DH2 2RG is located in County Durham It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. DH2 2RG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH2 2RG 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 2RG as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to DH2 2RG is Greenland Mews which is centered 165 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Colliery Inn and is 189 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 1.89 km away.
The closest primary school to DH2 2RG (for ages 11 and under) is Pelton Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 23, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hermitage Academy.
The local pub for residents of DH2 2RG is The Woodlands and is 3.88 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 3.88 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 63.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DH2 2RG 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 2RG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH2 2RG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH2 2RG
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| 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 2RG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 1.22 km |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Hermitage Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.57 km | |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Newker Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 1.87 km |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | Academy | 3-11 | 2.16 km | |
| Cestria Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 2.19 km |
| Park View School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 2.32 km |
| Ouston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.39 km | |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Academy | 4-11 | 2.51 km | |
| Red Rose Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2008) | 2.59 km |
| West Pelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.67 km |
| Barley Mow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 3.14 km |
| Edmondsley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 3.4 km |
| Portobello Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 3.57 km |
| Rickleton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 3.76 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | Academy | 7-11 | 3.86 km | |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 4.03 km |
| Beamish Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 12, 2021) | 4.04 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 2RG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 3.4 km | |
| Rickleton Kids' Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 3.76 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 3.76 km | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2021 | 3.88 km | |
| The Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 3.88 km | |
| The Woodlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 3.88 km | |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2020 | 3.88 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 4 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 4.06 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 4.06 km | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 4.43 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 4.43 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 4.55 km | |
| Little Bites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 4.62 km | |
| Kibblesworth Workmens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2019 | 4.73 km | |
| Kibblesworth Academy (Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 4.74 km | |
| Giuseppe's Italian Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 11, 2022 | 4.76 km | |
| Kibblesworth Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2018 | 4.76 km | |
| Kibblesworth Support Unit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 19, 2021 | 4.77 km | |
| Stonecroft Social And Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 4.77 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 2RG - Data from Apr 2022
| Colliery Inn | 189 m | |
| Colliery Inn | 198 m | |
| Glenside Terrace | 258 m | |
| Glenside Terrace | 265 m | |
| Welfare | 296 m | |
| Station Road | 1.89 km | |
| Bullion Lane | 1.91 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 40.56 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 2RG - Data from Dec 2021
| Stellagill Wood | 563 m | |
| Rutter's Plantation | 929 m | |
| The Bottoms | Valley | 1.06 km |
| Fine Bank | 1.29 km | |
| Blindyburn Plantation | 1.29 km | |
| Grange Plantation | 1.41 km | |
| Congburn Plantation | 2.37 km | |
| Twizell Plantation | 2.54 km | |
| Southburn Dene | Valley | 2.56 km |
| Waldridge Wood | 2.63 km | |
| Weather Hill | 2.64 km | |
| Burn Greens | 2.64 km | |
| Wanister Hill | 2.65 km | |
| Walter's Wood | 2.7 km | |
| Smithy Dene | Valley | 2.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH2 2RG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 72.6 Mbps | 63.7 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 16.5 Mbps | 15.2 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 70.3 | 16.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
Energy usage data for DH2 2RG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.86301900 |
| Longitude | -1.60389800 |
| OS Easting | 425523 |
| OS Northing | 0552098 |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| 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 | 1B1 |