The postcode DH6 1LZ is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH6 1LZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH6 1LZ 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 1LZ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to DH6 1LZ is Moor Crescent which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Church and is 71 m away.
The closest primary school to DH6 1LZ (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 1LZ is The Dovecote Inn and is 5.59 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 23, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mondos Pizzeria and is 5.2 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 24, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 44.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 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 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DH6 1LZ 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 1LZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH6 1LZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH6 1LZ
| 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 1LZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludworth Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 0 m |
| Thornley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton | Academy | 4-11 | 2.65 km | |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley | Academy | 4-11 | 2.72 km | |
| Wheatley Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 2.87 km |
| Elemore Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (April 26, 2019) | 2.99 km |
| Shotton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 15, 2017) | 3.46 km |
| Cassop Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 4.1 km |
| Pittington Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 4.11 km |
| Sherburn Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2020) | 4.12 km |
| South Hetton Primary | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 4.23 km |
| Easington Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 4.68 km |
| Deaf Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 15, 2017) | 5.19 km |
| Kelloe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 5.33 km |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 5.48 km |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Academy | 4-11 | 5.5 km | |
| Hetton Lyons Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 5.54 km |
| Wellfield School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 5.64 km |
| Easington CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 19, 2019) | 5.73 km |
| Howletch Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 5.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH6 1LZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Nurseries | Exempt July 16, 2019 | 3.52 km | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 4.89 km | |
| Deaf Hill Primary School 2516 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2019 | 5.19 km | |
| Trimdon Station Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 5.19 km | |
| Mondos Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 24, 2021 | 5.2 km | |
| Wingate News & Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2019 | 5.2 km | |
| Wingate Community Childcare Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 5.37 km | |
| Wingate Community Family Centre | Exempt March 3, 2022 | 5.37 km | |
| Wingate Community Nursery School 1016 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 5.37 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 5, 2021 | 5.41 km | |
| The Dessert Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2020 | 5.41 km | |
| Top Fish Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2020 | 5.41 km | |
| Rose Cottage Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 15, 2021 | 5.48 km | |
| Elite Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 1, 2020 | 5.52 km | |
| J Raynor Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 7, 2020 | 5.52 km | |
| The Grange | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2019 | 5.55 km | |
| The Foundry Fish Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement December 1, 2021 | 5.57 km | |
| Top Shop Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 18, 2016 | 5.57 km | |
| The Lodge Butty Van | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2020 | 5.58 km | |
| The Dovecote Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 23, 2019 | 5.59 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH6 1LZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Church | 71 m | |
| Church | 120 m | |
| Tower Farm | 291 m | |
| Tower Farm | 291 m | |
| Post Office | 295 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 28.21 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH6 1LZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Tower Hill | 385 m | |
| Fatclose Plantation | 711 m | |
| Prospect Hill | 738 m | |
| Limekiln Hill | 1.01 km | |
| Shepherd's Hill | 1.02 km | |
| Limekiln Hill | 1.12 km | |
| Harehill Plantation | 1.19 km | |
| Hare Hill | 1.2 km | |
| Gore Hill | 1.44 km | |
| Horse Hill | 1.44 km | |
| Shadforth Dene | Valley | 1.54 km |
| Watson's Hill | 1.8 km | |
| Sugar Hill | 2.04 km | |
| Witch Hill | 2.17 km | |
| Lily Hill Plantation | 2.23 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH6 1LZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 41.9 Mbps | 44.4 Mbps | 68.28 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.9 Mbps | 10.3 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20 | 6 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 47.5 | 10.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DH6 1LZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.76553800 |
| Longitude | -1.44243700 |
| OS Easting | 435973 |
| OS Northing | 0541321 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
City of Durham |
| Electoral Ward | Trimdon and Thornley |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| 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 | 8A1 |