Postcode DH8 0NG (County Durham)

Map showing DH8 0NG and nearby postcodes

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

DH8 0NG 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 0NG as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to DH8 0NG is Wheat Close which is centered 145 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Shotley Station and is 36 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 0NG (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 0NG is The Red House Micro Pub and is 4.81 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 3.32 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 0NG 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 0NG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Wheat Close 145 m
The Elms 235 m
Sherwood Close 307 m
Ascot Road 316 m
Newbury Drive 346 m
Elm Park Road 619 m
B6310 3.34 km
A692 5.92 km
A694 6.07 km
B6309 13.69 km
A689 21.02 km
A68 47.82 km
M6 133.81 km
A1 137.9 km
A6 182.14 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 0NG

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 0NG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
747 m
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
1.61 km
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 1.98 km
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
2 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
2.13 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.2 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 2.26 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 2.34 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
2.4 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
2.47 km
Delta Independent School 2.5 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
2.85 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
3.11 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 3.22 km
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
3.31 km
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 3.53 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
3.79 km
Moorside Primary Academy 4.58 km
Whittonstall First School 4.77 km
Chopwell Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
5 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Shotley Station Bus Stop/Station 36 m
Shotley Station Bus Stop/Station 56 m
Elm Park Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Elm Park Bus Stop/Station 208 m
Daisy Hill Bus Stop/Station 513 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 48.2 km

Nearby Nature

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

Whinnyhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 357 m
Wheatclose Wood Woodland Or Forest 425 m
Quarryfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 554 m
Piper Wood Woodland Or Forest 574 m
Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 712 m
Whitefield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 728 m
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 755 m
Quarry Hill Hill Or Mountain 862 m
Paddock Wood Woodland Or Forest 921 m
Westlaw Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.31 km
Panshield Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Slonk's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Derwent Dale Valley 1.52 km
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH8 0NG - 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 54.87549500
Longitude -1.84102800
OS Easting 410299
OS Northing 0553426
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16674
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: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Consett BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Consett BUASD
Workplace Zone E33001774
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 003F
Output Area / Small Area 6B2