The postcode DH8 6PT is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH8 6PT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH8 6PT is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 6PT as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to DH8 6PT is B6310 which is centered 1.7 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Top and is 34 m away.
The closest primary school to DH8 6PT (for ages 11 and under) is Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School. 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 6PT is The Red House Micro Pub and is 3.32 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 1.84 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 6PT 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 6PT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH8 6PT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH8 6PT
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 6PT - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 559 m | |
| Ebchester CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.33 km |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 2.51 km |
| Villa Real School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 3.14 km |
| Consett Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 3.26 km |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate | Academy | 4-11 | 3.28 km | |
| Benfieldside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 10, 2022) | 3.36 km |
| Consett Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 3.43 km |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 3.49 km |
| Chopwell Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 3.52 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett | Academy | 3-11 | 3.57 km | |
| Consett Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 3.67 km |
| Delta Independent School | Independent school | 13-16 | 3.88 km | |
| Collierley Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 3.98 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill | Academy | 5-11 | 3.99 km | |
| Derwentside College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 29, 2016) | 4.2 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton | Academy | 4-11 | 4.71 km | |
| Delves Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 4.86 km |
| Whittonstall First School | Academy | 3-9 | 4.88 km | |
| The Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 4.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH8 6PT - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Sandwiches | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2019 | 1.84 km | |
| Mariposa Care - Derwent Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 1.84 km | |
| Hamsterley and Low Westwood Association | Exempt June 1, 2015 | 1.86 km | |
| Hamsterley Colliery Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2018 | 1.9 km | |
| Hamsterley Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 26, 2018 | 1.9 km | |
| Santonios | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2020 | 1.9 km | |
| Riverview Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 2.2 km | |
| MHA Communities Gateshead West | Awaiting Inspection | 3.03 km | |
| Chopwell Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 3.12 km | |
| Gary's Fish Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 3.12 km | |
| The Red House Micro Pub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 3.32 km | |
| Chopwell Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2019 | 3.52 km | |
| Chopwell Primary School (Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 3.52 km | |
| The Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 3.52 km | |
| Chopwell Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2019 | 3.55 km | |
| Lotus Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 19, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| The Bank Chopwell | Awaiting Inspection | 3.65 km | |
| Ali's Tandoori | Awaiting Inspection | 3.66 km | |
| DIXONS NEWSAGENTS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 31, 2022 | 3.66 km | |
| Drift In Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 21, 2020 | 3.66 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH8 6PT - Data from Apr 2022
| Top | 34 m | |
| Top | 34 m | |
| Denecrest | 146 m | |
| Grange Farm | 178 m | |
| Grange Farm | 185 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 48.62 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH8 6PT - Data from Dec 2021
| Manorhouse Wood | 587 m | |
| Broom Hill | 676 m | |
| South Moor Plantation | 953 m | |
| Derwent Wood | 1.01 km | |
| Peelflats Plantation | 1.13 km | |
| Intake Plantation | 1.22 km | |
| Hill Bank Wood | 1.28 km | |
| Black Bog Wood | 1.28 km | |
| Little Kipley Plantation | 1.35 km | |
| Quarryfield Plantation | 1.41 km | |
| Westwood Plantation | 1.49 km | |
| Pithouse Plantation | 1.5 km | |
| Black Byerside Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Ralph's Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Summerson's Hole | 1.6 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH8 6PT - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.88687200 |
| Longitude | -1.82173100 |
| OS Easting | 411534 |
| OS Northing | 0554695 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| 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 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Medomsley BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33001771 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 003D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |