Postcode DH8 0AP (County Durham)

Map showing DH8 0AP and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH8 0AP is located in County Durham It was introduced in October 2018 and is an active postcode. DH8 0AP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH8 0AP 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 DH8 0AP as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to DH8 0AP is West Law Road which is centered 142 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Shotley Stables and is 162 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 0AP (for ages 11 and under) is Shotley Bridge Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 16, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Consett Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 12, 2020 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of DH8 0AP is The Red House Micro Pub and is 4.63 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 20, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Derwent Sandwiches and is 3.19 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for DH8 0AP is covered by the Durham police force association and County Durham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DH8 0AP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DH8 0AP, and the approximate distance away.

West Law Road 142 m
B6310 3.65 km
A694 6.26 km
A692 6.4 km
B6309 13.13 km
A689 20.94 km
A68 47.18 km
M6 133.99 km
A1 138.45 km
A6 182.58 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 0AP

Introduction October 2018
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DH8 0AP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
864 m
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.71 km
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
1.85 km
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 2.33 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 2.47 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
2.75 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.85 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 2.92 km
Delta Independent School 3.02 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
3.03 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
3.06 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
3.37 km
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
3.6 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
3.8 km
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 3.82 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 3.9 km
Whittonstall First School 4.11 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
4.38 km
Moorside Primary Academy 4.75 km
Chopwell Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
4.8 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH8 0AP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Derwent Sandwiches Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 21, 2019
3.19 km
Mariposa Care - Derwent Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 27, 2020
3.19 km
Hamsterley Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 26, 2018
3.34 km
Santonios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 12, 2020
3.34 km
Hamsterley Colliery Post Office Retailers - other 4
Good
October 25, 2018
3.36 km
Hamsterley and Low Westwood Association Other catering premises Exempt
June 1, 2015
3.37 km
Riverview Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
3.77 km
MHA Communities Gateshead West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.41 km
Chopwell Premier Retailers - other 4
Good
October 26, 2021
4.46 km
Gary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
4.46 km
The Red House Micro Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
4.63 km
Chopwell Community Centre Other catering premises 4
Good
December 18, 2019
4.8 km
Chopwell Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
4.8 km
The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
4.8 km
Chopwell Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 23, 2019
4.86 km
Lotus Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
February 19, 2020
4.98 km
The Bank Chopwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.98 km
Ali's Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
4.98 km
DIXONS NEWSAGENTS Retailers - other 4
Good
January 31, 2022
4.98 km
Drift In Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 21, 2020
4.98 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH8 0AP - Data from Apr 2022

Shotley Stables Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Shotley Stables Bus Stop/Station 185 m
East Law Bus Stop/Station 650 m
East Law Bus Stop/Station 699 m
Brook Cottage Bus Stop/Station 703 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 48.85 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH8 0AP - Data from Dec 2021

Piper Wood Woodland Or Forest 128 m
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 211 m
Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 294 m
Westlaw Wood Woodland Or Forest 453 m
Paddock Wood Woodland Or Forest 602 m
Wheatclose Wood Woodland Or Forest 606 m
Panshield Wood Woodland Or Forest 816 m
Whinnyhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 999 m
Battershawfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Foxridge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Quarryfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Whinnynook Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Derwentside Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Jerrysleap Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH8 0AP - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.87929600
Longitude -1.84948600
OS Easting 409756
OS Northing 0553847
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
9985
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North West Durham
Electoral Ward Leadgate and Medomsley
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000047
Travel To Work Area Newcastle

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33001776
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 003E
Output Area / Small Area 1C2