Postcode DH2 3JU (County Durham)

Map showing DH2 3JU and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH2 3JU is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH2 3JU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH2 3JU 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 3JU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to DH2 3JU is Bluehouse Bank which is centered 151 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Moorings and is 75 m away. The closest railway station is Bullion Lane, 3.1 km away.

The closest primary school to DH2 3JU (for ages 11 and under) is Roseberry Primary and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 4, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hermitage Academy.

The local pub for residents of DH2 3JU is Kibblesworth Workmens Club and is 5.39 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 5.52 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.

75% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for DH2 3JU 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 3JU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DH2 3JU, and the approximate distance away.

Bluehouse Bank 151 m
B6313 255 m
B6532 3.62 km
A693 3.8 km
A691 7.76 km
A692 8.57 km
A690 9.05 km
A167 31.12 km
A689 31.45 km
A68 57.69 km
A19 64.91 km
A1 132.64 km
M6 137.88 km
A1(M) 167.7 km
A6 180.11 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH2 3JU

Introduction January 1980
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 3JU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Good
(October 4, 2018)
1.16 km
West Pelton Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.89 km
Edmondsley Primary School Good
(October 16, 2019)
2.13 km
Hermitage Academy 2.28 km
Pelton Community Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.41 km
Bullion Lane Primary School Good
(October 17, 2018)
2.75 km
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
2.76 km
Newker Primary School Good
(February 27, 2020)
2.8 km
Beamish Primary School Good
(October 12, 2021)
3.14 km
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 3.41 km
Cestria Primary School Good
(December 11, 2019)
3.47 km
Ouston Primary School 3.53 km
Park View School Good
(June 18, 2019)
3.62 km
Red Rose Primary School Outstanding
(June 13, 2008)
3.62 km
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 3.69 km
Bloemfontein Primary School 3.75 km
Stanley Burnside Primary School Good
(February 2, 2022)
3.79 km
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston 3.82 km
Nettlesworth Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
3.9 km
East Stanley School 4.08 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 3JU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spire Washington Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 26, 2018
5.04 km
Little Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
5.22 km
Kibblesworth Workmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
5.39 km
Rickleton Kids' Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 20, 2020
5.4 km
Rickleton Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
5.4 km
Kibblesworth Academy (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
5.45 km
Giuseppe's Italian Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 11, 2022
5.46 km
Kibblesworth Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 13, 2018
5.46 km
Kibblesworth Support Unit Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 19, 2021
5.52 km
Stonecroft Social And Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2019
5.52 km
Cod Loves A Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 9, 2021
5.52 km
The Village Store Retailers - other 4
Good
June 19, 2018
5.52 km
The Woodlands Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 22, 2021
5.52 km
Woodlands Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 21, 2020
5.52 km
Holiday Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
5.61 km
Hotel Grill Campanile Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 14, 2022
5.66 km
Toby Carvery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2018
5.66 km
Beamish Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 4, 2019
5.82 km
Causey Arch Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 19, 2020
5.82 km
Causey House Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 20, 2021
5.84 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 3JU - Data from Apr 2022

The Moorings Bus Stop/Station 75 m
The Moorings Bus Stop/Station 82 m
Grange Terrace Bus Stop/Station 582 m
Grange Terrace Bus Stop/Station 620 m
Plunkett Terrace Bus Stop/Station 854 m
Bullion Lane Rail 3.1 km
Station Road Rail 3.12 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 40.25 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 3JU - Data from Dec 2021

Grange Plantation Woodland Or Forest 382 m
Blindyburn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 664 m
Twizell Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Broomyholm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Congburn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Westfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Twizell Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Rutter's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
The Bottoms Valley 1.55 km
Fox and Parrot Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Smithy Dene Valley 1.77 km
Beechgrove Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Eden Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.98 km
Stellagill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Wanister Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.13 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH2 3JU - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 25%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 75%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 188,001 kWh - mean 31,333 kWh : median 34,316 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DH2 3JU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.85614500
Longitude -1.62652000
OS Easting 424075
OS Northing 0551325
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: 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