The postcode DH7 6AZ is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1992.DH7 6AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH7 6AZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 6AZ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to DH7 6AZ is Fordham Drive which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cross Lane and is 13 m away. The closest railway station is Bullion Lane, 4.53 km away.
The closest primary school to DH7 6AZ (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 6AZ is The Woodlands and is 7.8 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 7.8 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 9, 2021.
Policing for DH7 6AZ 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 6AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH7 6AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH7 6AZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1992 |
| 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 6AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston | Academy | 4-11 | 492 m | |
| Sacriston Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.1 km |
| Edmondsley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Nettlesworth Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 1.84 km |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 7, 2017) | 2.32 km |
| Hermitage Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 3.61 km | |
| Newker Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 4.01 km |
| New College Durham | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (June 12, 2009) | 4.06 km |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 4.24 km |
| Langley Park Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.29 km | |
| Framwellgate School Durham | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 15, 2021) | 4.31 km |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (December 19, 2012) | 4.4 km |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 4.41 km |
| Bearpark Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (January 22, 2020) | 4.46 km |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 4, 2018) | 4.48 km |
| Red Rose Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2008) | 4.52 km |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 4.81 km |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 4.81 km |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street | Academy | 4-11 | 4.82 km | |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College | Special school | 2-19 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 4.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH7 6AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Washington Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2018 | 7.44 km | |
| Rickleton Kids' Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 7.63 km | |
| Rickleton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 7.63 km | |
| Cod Loves A Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2021 | 7.8 km | |
| The Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 7.8 km | |
| The Woodlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 7.8 km | |
| Woodlands Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2020 | 7.8 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 8.17 km | |
| Hotel Grill Campanile | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 8.25 km | |
| Toby Carvery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 8.25 km | |
| Sodexo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 8.45 km | |
| San Lorenzo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 8.53 km | |
| Little Bites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 8.54 km | |
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 8.57 km | |
| Causey House Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 20, 2021 | 8.65 km | |
| Beamish Park Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 8.7 km | |
| Causey Arch Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 19, 2020 | 8.7 km | |
| Kibblesworth Workmens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2019 | 8.72 km | |
| Best- One | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2018 | 8.73 km | |
| Harraton Village Store And Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 8.73 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH7 6AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Cross Lane | 13 m | |
| Cross Lane | 40 m | |
| Ashford Drive | 44 m | |
| Ashford Drive | 166 m | |
| Melbourne Villas | 195 m | |
| Bullion Lane | 4.53 km | |
| Station Road | 4.6 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 37.17 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH7 6AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Daisy Hill | 856 m | |
| Howlmire Gill | Valley | 968 m |
| Sacriston Wood | 1.05 km | |
| Fulforth Wood | 1.11 km | |
| Barrashill Wood | 1.29 km | |
| New Hill | 1.35 km | |
| Fulforth Dene | Valley | 1.45 km |
| Findon Hill | 1.5 km | |
| Congburn Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Charlaw Fell | 1.67 km | |
| Smithy Dene | Valley | 1.7 km |
| Nettlesworth Hill | 1.73 km | |
| West Edmondsley Wood | 1.75 km | |
| Mill Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Wanister Bog | 1.92 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.82627400 |
| Longitude | -1.62952000 |
| OS Easting | 423900 |
| OS Northing | 0548000 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| 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 | E33001762 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 019B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |