The postcode DH7 6AU is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH7 6AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH7 6AU 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 6AU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to DH7 6AU is Westhills Close which is centered 87 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cross Lane and is 91 m away. The closest railway station is Bullion Lane, 4.49 km away.
The closest primary school to DH7 6AU (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 6AU is The Woodlands and is 7.75 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 7.75 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 46.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.5 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. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DH7 6AU 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 6AU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH7 6AU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH7 6AU
| 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 DH7 6AU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston | Academy | 4-11 | 582 m | |
| Edmondsley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| Sacriston Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.19 km |
| Nettlesworth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 1.88 km |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 7, 2017) | 2.4 km |
| Hermitage Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 3.56 km | |
| Newker Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 3.97 km |
| New College Durham | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (June 12, 2009) | 4.15 km |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 4.19 km |
| Langley Park Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.34 km | |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 4.4 km |
| Framwellgate School Durham | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 15, 2021) | 4.4 km |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (December 19, 2012) | 4.49 km |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 4.49 km |
| Red Rose Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2008) | 4.5 km |
| Bearpark Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 4.55 km |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Academy | 4-11 | 4.79 km | |
| Bloemfontein Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.84 km | |
| West Pelton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 4.85 km |
| Cestria Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 4.85 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH7 6AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 7.39 km | |
| Rickleton Kids' Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 7.58 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 7.58 km | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2021 | 7.75 km | |
| The Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 7.75 km | |
| The Woodlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 7.75 km | |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2020 | 7.75 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 8.12 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 8.19 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 8.19 km | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 8.4 km | |
| Little Bites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 8.46 km | |
| San Lorenzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 8.48 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 8.51 km | |
| Causey House Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 20, 2021 | 8.55 km | |
| Beamish Park Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 8.61 km | |
| Causey Arch Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 19, 2020 | 8.61 km | |
| Kibblesworth Workmens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2019 | 8.63 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 8.67 km | |
| Best- One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2018 | 8.68 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH7 6AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Cross Lane | 91 m | |
| Melbourne Villas | 109 m | |
| Cross Lane | 131 m | |
| Ashford Drive | 131 m | |
| Melbourne Villas | 209 m | |
| Bullion Lane | 4.49 km | |
| Station Road | 4.56 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 37.26 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH7 6AU - Data from Dec 2021
| Daisy Hill | 764 m | |
| Sacriston Wood | 970 m | |
| Howlmire Gill | Valley | 992 m |
| Fulforth Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Barrashill Wood | 1.37 km | |
| New Hill | 1.43 km | |
| Fulforth Dene | Valley | 1.52 km |
| Congburn Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Findon Hill | 1.59 km | |
| Smithy Dene | Valley | 1.63 km |
| Charlaw Fell | 1.64 km | |
| West Edmondsley Wood | 1.7 km | |
| Nettlesworth Hill | 1.7 km | |
| Mill Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Wanister Hill | 1.88 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH7 6AU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 41.8 Mbps | 46.9 Mbps | 78.12 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16.2 | 2.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 54.6 | 12.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DH7 6AU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.82707500 |
| Longitude | -1.62996400 |
| OS Easting | 423871 |
| OS Northing | 0548089 |
| 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 |