Postcode DH8 0TF (County Durham)

Map showing DH8 0TF and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to DH8 0TF is West Law Road which is centered 491 m away.

The nearest bus stop is East Law and is 245 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 0TF (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 0TF is The Red House Micro Pub and is 4.26 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 2.84 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 0TF 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 0TF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

West Law Road 491 m
Whinny Lane 653 m
Springhouse Lane 653 m
B6310 3.5 km
A694 6.03 km
A692 6.34 km
B6309 12.75 km
A689 21.25 km
A68 46.84 km
M6 134.38 km
A1 138.83 km
A6 182.98 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 0TF

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 0TF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
1.27 km
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.33 km
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 2.24 km
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
2.25 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 2.87 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
3.09 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
3.17 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 3.28 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
3.37 km
Delta Independent School 3.4 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
3.42 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
3.75 km
Whittonstall First School 3.81 km
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
4.01 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
4.05 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 4.1 km
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 4.23 km
Chopwell Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
4.42 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
4.75 km
Moorside Primary Academy 5.14 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

East Law Bus Stop/Station 245 m
East Law Bus Stop/Station 294 m
Shotley Stables Bus Stop/Station 306 m
Shotley Stables Bus Stop/Station 380 m
Shotley Station Bus Stop/Station 987 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 49.18 km

Nearby Nature

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

Westlaw Wood Woodland Or Forest 138 m
Piper Wood Woodland Or Forest 443 m
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 575 m
Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 682 m
Foxridge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 743 m
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 808 m
Derwentside Wood Woodland Or Forest 834 m
Battershawfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 901 m
Jerrysleap Wood Woodland Or Forest 916 m
Paddock Wood Woodland Or Forest 962 m
Crosswheel Crag Pool Inland Water 962 m
Summerson's Hole Inland Water 967 m
Whinnynook Plantation Woodland Or Forest 975 m
Wheatclose Wood Woodland Or Forest 1 km
Panshield Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH8 0TF - 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 54.88292800
Longitude -1.84905700
OS Easting 409782
OS Northing 0554252
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