The postcode DH3 1QT is located in Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in December 1999 and is an active postcode. DH3 1QT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH3 1QT is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 DH3 1QT as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to DH3 1QT is George Street which is centered 97 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Station Lane-Spencer Ind Estate and is 102 m away. The closest railway station is Station Road, 4.6 km away.
The closest primary school to DH3 1QT (for ages 11 and under) is St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on June 12, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of DH3 1QT is The Cherry Tree and is 2.17 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 7, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 46.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for DH3 1QT is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Gateshead is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DH3 1QT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH3 1QT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH3 1QT
| Introduction | December 1999 |
| 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 DH3 1QT - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley | Academy | 7-11 | 559 m | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley | Academy | 5-7 | 563 m | |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 776 m |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2011) | 927 m |
| Birtley East Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| Portobello Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| Barley Mow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Ouston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.73 km | |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | Academy | 3-11 | 1.81 km | |
| Holley Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 2.31 km |
| Blackfell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 2.36 km |
| Kibblesworth Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 2.37 km |
| Oxclose Community Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 2.46 km |
| Oxclose Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 2, 2016) | 2.54 km |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.64 km | |
| Lambton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 2.86 km |
| Pelton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.86 km |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 2.88 km |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.88 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2018) | 2.9 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH3 1QT - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Audio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2017 | 1.7 km | |
| Gartlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 1.86 km | |
| Design A Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 19, 2019 | 1.87 km | |
| Maggie's Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 1.87 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 1.99 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 1.99 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 2.05 km | |
| Washington Community Resource Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2019 | 2.11 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 2.17 km | |
| Kibblesworth Support Unit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 19, 2021 | 2.28 km | |
| Stonecroft Social And Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 2.28 km | |
| Holley Park Adcaemy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 2.31 km | |
| Blackfell Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 2.36 km | |
| Crepes & Shakes @ The Honest Boy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 2.36 km | |
| Washington Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 2.36 km | |
| Kibblesworth Academy (Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 2.37 km | |
| Giuseppe's Italian Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 11, 2022 | 2.44 km | |
| Kibblesworth Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2018 | 2.44 km | |
| Ox & Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 30, 2018 | 2.45 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH3 1QT - Data from Apr 2022
| Station Lane-Spencer Ind Estate | 102 m | |
| St Joseph's Rc Primary School Highfield | 158 m | |
| Station Lane-George Street | 195 m | |
| Station Lane-Brick Works | 229 m | |
| Station Lane-Brick Works | 258 m | |
| Station Road | 4.6 km | |
| Bullion Lane | 4.67 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 43.81 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH3 1QT - Data from Dec 2021
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 1.48 km |
| Urpeth Wood | 1.61 km | |
| Bassett's Pond | 1.66 km | |
| Walter's Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Beggardene Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Bowes Lake | 1.82 km | |
| Cube Plantation | 1.85 km | |
| Match Island | 1.92 km | |
| Lookout Lake | 1.96 km | |
| Longacre Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Cooper Wood | 2.14 km | |
| Team Valley | Valley | 2.17 km |
| Sheddon's Hill | 2.28 km | |
| Vigo Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Target Wood | 2.4 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH3 1QT - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.1 Mbps | 46.7 Mbps | 76.46 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.3 Mbps | 8.6 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 22.3 | 3.7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 65 | 12.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.89611100 |
| Longitude | -1.58384600 |
| OS Easting | 426789 |
| OS Northing | 0555787 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Blaydon |
| Electoral Ward | Birtley |
| Local Authority District | Gateshead |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tyne and Wear |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000037 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Gateshead |
| 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 Newcastle Gateshead CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sunderland BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chester-le-Street BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33000015 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Gateshead 026 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Gateshead 026D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |