Postcode DH8 0LE (County Durham) Terminated December 1990

Map showing DH8 0LE and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH8 0LE is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.DH8 0LE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH8 0LE 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 0LE as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Hard pressed rented terraces.

The closest road name to DH8 0LE is Ashby Crescent which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Andrews Church and is 194 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 0LE (for ages 11 and under) is Benfieldside Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on February 10, 2022. 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 0LE is The Red House Micro Pub and is 6.36 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 4.87 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Ashby Crescent 21 m
Ashby Lane 34 m
Newlands 91 m
Ritson's Road 98 m
Ravenside Terrace 99 m
Princess Avenue 142 m
Moorlands Crescent 160 m
Beverley Gardens 169 m
Moorlands 175 m
North View 192 m
George Street 193 m
John Street 231 m
Bells Wood Court 246 m
Thomas Street 247 m
Wesley Street 247 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 0LE

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1990
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 0LE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
186 m
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 732 m
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
985 m
Delta Independent School 1.37 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 1.48 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.51 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
1.62 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
1.69 km
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
1.78 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
1.81 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
1.81 km
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 2 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
2.82 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
3.01 km
Moorside Primary Academy 3.04 km
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 3.35 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 3.38 km
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
3.49 km
Castleside Primary School Requires improvement
(June 7, 2018)
3.73 km
Whittonstall First School 5.67 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

St Andrews Church Bus Stop/Station 194 m
St Andrews Church Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Murray House Bus Stop/Station 212 m
Murray House Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Durham Road Bus Stop/Station 256 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 47.36 km

Nearby Nature

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

Backstone Burn Wood Woodland Or Forest 329 m
Slonk's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 713 m
Derwent Dale Valley 782 m
Hall Wood Woodland Or Forest 979 m
Hall Park Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Whitefield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Sodfine Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Howden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Wheatclose Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Whinnyhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Oakybank Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Paddock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Consett Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Brownsbog Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.86269200
Longitude -1.85041000
OS Easting 409700
OS Northing 0552000
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Challenged terraced workers
Subgroup: Hard pressed rented terraces
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 003C
Output Area / Small Area 8B2