The postcode DH2 3WZ is located in County Durham It was introduced in August 2002 and terminated in August 2003.DH2 3WZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
DH2 3WZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 3WZ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to DH2 3WZ is Darley Court which is centered 245 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Red Lion and is 121 m away. The closest railway station is Bullion Lane, 3.39 km away.
The closest primary school to DH2 3WZ (for ages 11 and under) is Nettlesworth Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 9, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hermitage Academy.
The local pub for residents of DH2 3WZ is The Woodlands and is 6.65 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 6.65 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.
Policing for DH2 3WZ 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 3WZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH2 3WZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH2 3WZ
| Introduction | August 2002 |
| Termination | August 2003 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DH2 3WZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettlesworth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 623 m |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston | Academy | 4-11 | 2.47 km | |
| Sacriston Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 2.48 km |
| Hermitage Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 2.88 km | |
| Newker Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 2.94 km |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 2.98 km |
| Edmondsley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 3 km |
| Red Rose Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2008) | 3.01 km |
| Framwellgate School Durham | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 15, 2021) | 3.1 km |
| New College Durham | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (June 12, 2009) | 3.21 km |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 3.27 km |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (December 19, 2012) | 3.27 km |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 3.33 km |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 3.33 km |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Academy | 4-11 | 3.37 km | |
| Finchale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 3.45 km |
| Lumley Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 13, 2013) | 3.52 km |
| Lumley Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 3.54 km |
| Cestria Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 3.62 km |
| Park View School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 3.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH2 3WZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 6.42 km | |
| Rickleton Kids' Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 6.46 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 6.46 km | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2021 | 6.65 km | |
| The Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 6.65 km | |
| The Woodlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 6.65 km | |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2020 | 6.65 km | |
| San Lorenzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 7.1 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 7.23 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 7.31 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 7.31 km | |
| Best- One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2018 | 7.32 km | |
| Harraton Village Store And Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 7.32 km | |
| St Georges Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2019 | 7.32 km | |
| Surma Tandoori Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 10, 2020 | 7.32 km | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 7.33 km | |
| St. George's Church Meet & Eat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 7.39 km | |
| Harraton & District Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 22, 2019 | 7.41 km | |
| Play Days | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 7.41 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 7.55 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH2 3WZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Red Lion | 121 m | |
| Red Lion | 159 m | |
| Bank | 291 m | |
| Bank | 292 m | |
| Club | 472 m | |
| Bullion Lane | 3.39 km | |
| Station Road | 3.47 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 36.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH2 3WZ - Data from Dec 2021
| West Hill | 625 m | |
| Spy Hill | 639 m | |
| Black Dene | Valley | 1.06 km |
| Blackdene Wood | 1.14 km | |
| Howlmire Gill | Valley | 1.5 km |
| Bog Wood | 1.52 km | |
| Beech Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Barrashill Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Nettlesworth Hill | 1.58 km | |
| Long Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Waldridge Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Dark Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Wanister Bog | 1.76 km | |
| Findon Hill | 1.88 km | |
| South Wood | 1.97 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.82475000 |
| Longitude | -1.59150900 |
| OS Easting | 426343 |
| OS Northing | 0547844 |
| OS Positional Quality | Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Durham |
| Electoral Ward | Sacriston |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Renting rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33001761 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 019B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C2 |