Postcode DH8 0HX (County Durham)

Map showing DH8 0HX and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH8 0HX is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH8 0HX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH8 0HX is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 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 0HX as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to DH8 0HX is Bridge Island which is centered 82 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kings Head and is 11 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 0HX (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 0HX is The Red House Micro Pub and is 5.9 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 4.46 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bridge Island 82 m
Messenger Bank 83 m
Riverside 86 m
Wood Street 87 m
Church Bank 149 m
Derwent Place 154 m
Oak Street 206 m
Farriers Way 216 m
The Terrace 237 m
The Crescent 245 m
Peile Park 255 m
Front Street 260 m
Benfieldside Road 343 m
Oak Lane 375 m
Snow's Green Road 465 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 0HX

Introduction January 1980
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 0HX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
625 m
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
830 m
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 1.32 km
Delta Independent School 2.32 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
2.37 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 2.39 km
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
2.47 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
2.54 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.62 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
2.63 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
2.68 km
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 2.68 km
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
2.97 km
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 3.35 km
Moorside Primary Academy 3.51 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
3.77 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
3.78 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 4.06 km
Castleside Primary School Requires improvement
(June 7, 2018)
4.22 km
Whittonstall First School 4.76 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Kings Head Bus Stop/Station 11 m
Kings Head Bus Stop/Station 34 m
Derwent Dene Lodge Bus Stop/Station 77 m
Derwent Dene Lodge Bus Stop/Station 81 m
Catholic Church Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 48.3 km

Nearby Nature

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

Derwent Dale Valley 249 m
Slonk's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 274 m
Hall Wood Woodland Or Forest 392 m
Hall Park Woodland Or Forest 451 m
Paddock Wood Woodland Or Forest 684 m
Oakybank Wood Woodland Or Forest 847 m
Panshield Wood Woodland Or Forest 931 m
Wheatclose Wood Woodland Or Forest 942 m
Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 978 m
Burnhousegill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Backstone Burn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Spring Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Piper Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Whinnyhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.86939800
Longitude -1.85943800
OS Easting 409119
OS Northing 0552745
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28903
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Consett BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Consett BUASD
Workplace Zone E33001773
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 003B
Output Area / Small Area 5B3