The postcode DH7 6AP is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in August 2002.DH7 6AP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH7 6AP is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.7 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 DH7 6AP as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to DH7 6AP is Edgewood Court which is centered 27 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cross Lane and is 86 m away. The closest railway station is Bullion Lane, 4.65 km away.
The closest primary school to DH7 6AP (for ages 11 and under) is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hermitage Academy.
The local pub for residents of DH7 6AP is The Woodlands and is 7.92 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 7.92 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.
Policing for DH7 6AP 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 DH7 6AP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH7 6AP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH7 6AP
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | August 2002 |
| 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 DH7 6AP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston | Academy | 4-11 | 396 m | |
| Sacriston Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.01 km |
| Edmondsley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Nettlesworth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 1.89 km |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 7, 2017) | 2.2 km |
| Hermitage Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 3.73 km | |
| New College Durham | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (June 12, 2009) | 4.02 km |
| Newker Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 4.13 km |
| Langley Park Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.17 km | |
| Framwellgate School Durham | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 15, 2021) | 4.28 km |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 4.35 km |
| Bearpark Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 4.36 km |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (December 19, 2012) | 4.36 km |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 4.39 km |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 4.59 km |
| Red Rose Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2008) | 4.63 km |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 4.79 km |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 4.79 km |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College | Special school | 2-19 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 4.79 km |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (October 5, 2018) | 4.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH7 6AP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 7.56 km | |
| Rickleton Kids' Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 7.75 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 7.75 km | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2021 | 7.92 km | |
| The Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 7.92 km | |
| The Woodlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 7.92 km | |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2020 | 7.92 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 8.29 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 8.37 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 8.37 km | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 8.57 km | |
| San Lorenzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 8.64 km | |
| Little Bites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 8.65 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 8.69 km | |
| Causey House Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 20, 2021 | 8.71 km | |
| Beamish Park Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 8.77 km | |
| Causey Arch Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 19, 2020 | 8.77 km | |
| Kibblesworth Workmens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2019 | 8.82 km | |
| Best- One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2018 | 8.84 km | |
| Harraton Village Store And Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 8.84 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH7 6AP - Data from Apr 2022
| Cross Lane | 86 m | |
| Lingey Close | 108 m | |
| Cross Lane | 113 m | |
| Ashford Drive | 126 m | |
| Lingey Close | 162 m | |
| Bullion Lane | 4.65 km | |
| Station Road | 4.71 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 37.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH7 6AP - Data from Dec 2021
| Daisy Hill | 951 m | |
| Fulforth Wood | 989 m | |
| Howlmire Gill | Valley | 1.05 km |
| Sacriston Wood | 1.07 km | |
| New Hill | 1.23 km | |
| Barrashill Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Fulforth Dene | Valley | 1.33 km |
| Findon Hill | 1.46 km | |
| Charlaw Fell | 1.61 km | |
| Congburn Wood | 1.7 km | |
| West Edmondsley Wood | 1.72 km | |
| Smithy Dene | Valley | 1.82 km |
| Nettlesworth Hill | 1.84 km | |
| Mill Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Wardle's Wood | 1.99 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.82536900 |
| Longitude | -1.63054000 |
| OS Easting | 423835 |
| OS Northing | 0547899 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| 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 | E33001763 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 019D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |