Postcode DH8 0BX (County Durham)

Map showing DH8 0BX and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH8 0BX is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 2004 and is an active postcode. DH8 0BX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH8 0BX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 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 0BX as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to DH8 0BX is Oakwood Gardens which is centered 69 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hospital Gates and is 94 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 0BX (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 0BX is The Red House Micro Pub and is 5.78 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 4.28 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for DH8 0BX 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 0BX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Oakwood Gardens 69 m
Carnoustie Close 88 m
Links Drive 124 m
Turnberry Close 156 m
Troon Close 179 m
Muirfield Close 217 m
Lytham Close 225 m
Selborne Gardens 271 m
Briar Mews 275 m
Queen's Road 286 m
Barnsley Way 401 m
Woodlands Road 491 m
A692 6.27 km
A691 9.6 km
B6309 14.59 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 0BX

Introduction January 2004
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 0BX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
732 m
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
808 m
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.35 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 1.4 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 1.47 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
1.54 km
Delta Independent School 1.56 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
1.62 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
1.66 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
1.91 km
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
2.36 km
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 2.58 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
2.67 km
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 2.68 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
2.93 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 2.95 km
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
2.98 km
Moorside Primary Academy 3.68 km
Castleside Primary School Requires improvement
(June 7, 2018)
4.37 km
Collierley Nursery and Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
5.29 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Hospital Gates Bus Stop/Station 94 m
Hospital Gates Bus Stop/Station 107 m
Woodlands Road - Selbourne Garden Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Hospital Main Entrance Bus Stop/Station 231 m
Kings Road Bus Stop/Station 362 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 47.45 km

Nearby Nature

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

Whitefield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 463 m
Whinnyhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 665 m
Wheatclose Wood Woodland Or Forest 860 m
Backstone Burn Wood Woodland Or Forest 993 m
Slonk's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Quarry Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.06 km
Derwent Dale Valley 1.1 km
Quarryfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Paddock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Hall Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Piper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Hall Park Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Panshield Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.86672600
Longitude -1.84266700
OS Easting 410196
OS Northing 0552450
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16646
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North West Durham
Electoral Ward Benfieldside
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Consett BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Consett BUASD
Workplace Zone E33001772
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 003C
Output Area / Small Area 6B3