The postcode DH3 3XL is located in County Durham It was introduced in April 1986 and terminated in July 1995.DH3 3XL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
DH3 3XL is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 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 3XL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.
The closest road name to DH3 3XL is Millfield Close which is centered 67 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fenton Close and is 78 m away. The closest railway station is Bullion Lane, 1.3 km away.
The closest primary school to DH3 3XL (for ages 11 and under) is Newker Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 27, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hermitage Academy.
The local pub for residents of DH3 3XL is The Woodlands and is 4.55 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 4.55 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.
Policing for DH3 3XL 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 DH3 3XL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH3 3XL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH3 3XL
| Introduction | April 1986 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| 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 DH3 3XL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 363 m | |
| Newker Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 798 m |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 981 m |
| Red Rose Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2008) | 1.53 km |
| Cestria Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Academy | 4-11 | 1.72 km | |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 1.75 km |
| Park View School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Nettlesworth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 2.64 km |
| Edmondsley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 2.68 km |
| Pelton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.81 km |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 2.81 km |
| Lumley Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 13, 2013) | 3.43 km |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston | Academy | 4-11 | 3.64 km | |
| Lumley Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 3.68 km |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston | Academy | 3-11 | 3.83 km | |
| West Pelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 3.98 km |
| Sacriston Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 4.05 km |
| Ouston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 4.11 km | |
| Barley Mow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 4.33 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH3 3XL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 4.21 km | |
| Rickleton Kids' Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 4.38 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 4.38 km | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2021 | 4.55 km | |
| The Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 4.55 km | |
| The Woodlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 4.55 km | |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2020 | 4.55 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 4.97 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 5.05 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 5.05 km | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 5.21 km | |
| San Lorenzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 5.28 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 5.34 km | |
| Best- One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2018 | 5.48 km | |
| Harraton Village Store And Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 5.48 km | |
| St Georges Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2019 | 5.48 km | |
| Surma Tandoori Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 10, 2020 | 5.48 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 5.52 km | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesaler | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 5.53 km | |
| The Snack Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 10, 2020 | 5.53 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH3 3XL - Data from Apr 2022
| Fenton Close | 78 m | |
| Fenton Close | 78 m | |
| Ashkirk Close | 119 m | |
| Roundabout | 173 m | |
| Ashkirk Close | 177 m | |
| Bullion Lane | 1.3 km | |
| Station Road | 1.36 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 38.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH3 3XL - Data from Dec 2021
| The Bottoms | Valley | 815 m |
| Southburn Dene | Valley | 827 m |
| Waldridge Wood | 866 m | |
| Rutter's Plantation | 966 m | |
| Beech Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Wanister Hill | 1.33 km | |
| Wanister Bog | 1.36 km | |
| Fine Bank | 1.38 km | |
| Stellagill Wood | 1.5 km | |
| Chester Dene | Valley | 1.55 km |
| Nettlesworth Hill | 1.59 km | |
| Congburn Plantation | 1.74 km | |
| Smithy Dene | Valley | 1.8 km |
| Bog Wood | 1.98 km | |
| Burn Greens | 2.08 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.84773100 |
| Longitude | -1.59506200 |
| OS Easting | 426100 |
| OS Northing | 0550400 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Durham |
| Electoral Ward | Chester-le-Street South |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: White professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Sunderland BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chester-le-Street BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001755 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 013E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A1 |