Postcode DH8 5TQ (County Durham)

Map showing DH8 5TQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH8 5TQ is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH8 5TQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH8 5TQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.5 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 5TQ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to DH8 5TQ is Market Street which is centered 50 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Tuckers shop and is 55 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 5TQ (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 5TQ is The Red House Micro Pub and is 6.43 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 4.93 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 5TQ 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 5TQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DH8 5TQ, and the approximate distance away.

Market Street 50 m
Moorview 100 m
Derwent Mews 122 m
Ritson Street 133 m
Thomas Street 144 m
Wesley Street 144 m
John Street 173 m
Durham Road 175 m
Silver Street 179 m
Cross Street 188 m
Stokoe Street 205 m
Dixon Street 214 m
George Street 230 m
St Oswin's Place 232 m
Manse Street 246 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 5TQ

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 5TQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
566 m
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 893 m
Delta Independent School 1.02 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 1.09 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.13 km
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
1.22 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
1.23 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
1.35 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
1.42 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
1.43 km
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
1.72 km
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 1.94 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
2.46 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
2.64 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 3.03 km
Moorside Primary Academy 3.07 km
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 3.27 km
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
3.62 km
Castleside Primary School Requires improvement
(June 7, 2018)
3.75 km
Collierley Nursery and Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
5.6 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH8 5TQ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH8 5TQ - Data from Apr 2022

Tuckers shop Bus Stop/Station 55 m
Durham Road Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Tuckers shop Bus Stop/Station 81 m
The Cricketers Bus Stop/Station 85 m
The Cricketers Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 47.01 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH8 5TQ - Data from Dec 2021

Backstone Burn Wood Woodland Or Forest 540 m
Whitefield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Slonk's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Derwent Dale Valley 1.17 km
Whinnyhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Howden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Hall Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Sodfine Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Hall Park Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Wheatclose Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Consett Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Quarry Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.61 km
Oakybank Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Paddock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH8 5TQ - 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 54.86102300
Longitude -1.84505700
OS Easting 410044
OS Northing 0551815
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17309
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

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

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: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Consett BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Consett BUASD
Workplace Zone E33001798
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 010A
Output Area / Small Area 5A3