The postcode DH8 5DX is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in January 1995.DH8 5DX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH8 5DX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 5DX as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to DH8 5DX is Parliament Street which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bertha Street and is 183 m away.
The closest primary school to DH8 5DX (for ages 11 and under) is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett. 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 5DX is The Red House Micro Pub and is 7.12 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 5.62 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.
Policing for DH8 5DX is covered by the Durham police force association and County Durham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DH8 5DX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH8 5DX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH8 5DX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | January 1995 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DH8 5DX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Independent School | Independent school | 13-16 | 91 m | |
| Derwentside College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 29, 2016) | 425 m |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett | Academy | 3-11 | 462 m | |
| Consett Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 518 m |
| Consett Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 765 m |
| Consett Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 900 m |
| Villa Real School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.11 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill | Academy | 5-11 | 1.34 km | |
| Benfieldside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 10, 2022) | 1.41 km |
| The Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| Delves Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 1.54 km |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett | Academy | 5-11 | 1.59 km | |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 2.14 km |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 2.19 km |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate | Academy | 4-11 | 2.69 km | |
| Moorside Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.83 km | |
| Castleside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 7, 2018) | 3.41 km |
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.74 km | |
| Ebchester CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 4.42 km |
| Collierley Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 5.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH8 5DX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Sandwiches | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2019 | 5.62 km | |
| Mariposa Care - Derwent Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 5.62 km | |
| Hamsterley and Low Westwood Association | Exempt June 1, 2015 | 5.69 km | |
| Hamsterley Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 26, 2018 | 5.71 km | |
| Santonios | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2020 | 5.71 km | |
| Hamsterley Colliery Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2018 | 5.72 km | |
| Riverview Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 6.04 km | |
| MHA Communities Gateshead West | Awaiting Inspection | 6.85 km | |
| Chopwell Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 6.93 km | |
| Gary's Fish Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 6.93 km | |
| The Red House Micro Pub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 7.12 km | |
| The Owl and Otter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 7.29 km | |
| Chopwell Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2019 | 7.31 km | |
| Chopwell Primary School (Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 7.31 km | |
| The Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 7.31 km | |
| Chopwell Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2019 | 7.36 km | |
| Lotus Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 19, 2020 | 7.46 km | |
| The Bank Chopwell | Awaiting Inspection | 7.46 km | |
| Ali's Tandoori | Awaiting Inspection | 7.47 km | |
| DIXONS NEWSAGENTS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 31, 2022 | 7.47 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH8 5DX - Data from Apr 2022
| Bertha Street | 183 m | |
| Newmarket Street | 223 m | |
| Genesis Way | 354 m | |
| Genesis Way | 370 m | |
| Bus Station | 392 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 46.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH8 5DX - Data from Dec 2021
| Backstone Burn Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Consett Plantation | 1.58 km | |
| Howden Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Whitefield Plantation | 1.75 km | |
| Sodfine Wood | 1.79 km | |
| Watling Wood | 1.84 km | |
| Consett Low Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Consett High Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Slonk's Plantation | 1.99 km | |
| West Wood | 2.03 km | |
| Derwent Dale | Valley | 2.05 km |
| Whinnyhouse Plantation | 2.09 km | |
| Quarry Hill | 2.13 km | |
| Hown's Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Hall Wood | 2.22 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.85369000 |
| Longitude | -1.83798300 |
| OS Easting | 410500 |
| OS Northing | 0551000 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North West Durham |
| Electoral Ward | Consett North |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000047 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Consett BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Consett BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33001797 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 010E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |