The postcode DH6 1LF is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH6 1LF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH6 1LF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.9 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 DH6 1LF as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to DH6 1LF is Church Lane which is centered 151 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Crime Rigg Bank and is 98 m away.
The closest primary school to DH6 1LF (for ages 11 and under) is Ludworth Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 22, 2018.
The local pub for residents of DH6 1LF is The Dovecote Inn and is 6.19 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 23, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Elite Pizza and is 6.43 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on September 1, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 56.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DH6 1LF 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 DH6 1LF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH6 1LF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH6 1LF
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 DH6 1LF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludworth Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.83 km |
| Sherburn Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2020) | 2.44 km |
| Thornley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 2.67 km |
| Pittington Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 2.99 km |
| Elemore Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (April 26, 2019) | 3 km |
| Cassop Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 3.59 km |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Academy | 4-11 | 3.85 km | |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 3.92 km |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley | Academy | 4-11 | 4.07 km | |
| Wheatley Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 4.1 km |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 4.25 km |
| Belmont Community School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 4.25 km |
| Bowburn Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 4.32 km |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton | Academy | 4-11 | 4.47 km | |
| Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 12, 2007) | 4.65 km |
| St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 4.96 km |
| Kelloe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 5 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Academy | 4-11 | 5.08 km | |
| Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 5.2 km |
| Easington Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 5.22 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH6 1LF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Nurseries | Exempt July 16, 2019 | 4.34 km | |
| Deaf Hill Primary School 2516 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2019 | 6.13 km | |
| Rose Cottage Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 15, 2021 | 6.13 km | |
| Trimdon Station Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 6.14 km | |
| The Dovecote Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 23, 2019 | 6.19 km | |
| The Grange | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2019 | 6.19 km | |
| Trimdon Grange Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2015 | 6.41 km | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 6.42 km | |
| Elite Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 1, 2020 | 6.43 km | |
| J Raynor Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 7, 2020 | 6.43 km | |
| Darcys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 6.44 km | |
| Pizza Land | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 7, 2022 | 6.46 km | |
| Sues Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 15, 2020 | 6.46 km | |
| Craigarran Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2021 | 6.56 km | |
| D and J Jordan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 6.58 km | |
| Food 2 Go | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 6.58 km | |
| The Royal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 30, 2013 | 6.58 km | |
| The Foundry Fish Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement December 1, 2021 | 6.58 km | |
| Top Shop Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 18, 2016 | 6.58 km | |
| Polemonium Plantery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2018 | 6.64 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH6 1LF - Data from Apr 2022
| Crime Rigg Bank | 98 m | |
| Church Lane | 146 m | |
| Church Lane | 149 m | |
| Crime Rigg Bank | 214 m | |
| Plough Inn | 442 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 28.33 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH6 1LF - Data from Dec 2021
| Sherburn Hill | 974 m | |
| Limekiln Hill | 1.44 km | |
| Shadforth Dene | Valley | 1.45 km |
| Tower Hill | 1.52 km | |
| Witch Hill | 1.59 km | |
| Limekiln Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Shepherd's Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Fatclose Plantation | 1.7 km | |
| Horse Hill | 1.9 km | |
| Prospect Hill | 2.07 km | |
| Strawberry Hill | 2.15 km | |
| White's Wood | 2.37 km | |
| Gore Hill | 2.46 km | |
| Brown's Plantation | 2.7 km | |
| Cassop Vale | Valley | 2.7 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH6 1LF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 66.7 Mbps | 56.6 Mbps | 77.41 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 15.9 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 65.7 | 18.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DH6 1LF - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.76575500 |
| Longitude | -1.47084200 |
| OS Easting | 434146 |
| OS Northing | 0541330 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
City of Durham |
| Electoral Ward | Sherburn |
| 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 | Durham and Bishop Auckland |
| 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 white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33001833 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 027D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |