Postcode DH8 6QR (County Durham)

Map showing DH8 6QR and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH8 6QR is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH8 6QR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH8 6QR 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 6QR as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to DH8 6QR is South Magdalene which is centered 138 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Devham Display and is 93 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 6QR (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 6QR is The Red House Micro Pub and is 3.83 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 2.39 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 43.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for DH8 6QR 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 6QR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DH8 6QR, and the approximate distance away.

South Magdalene 138 m
North Magdalene 152 m
Highsteads 174 m
Hunters Close 326 m
Fines Road 409 m
Manor Road 514 m
B6310 1.66 km
B6308 1.68 km
A692 4.32 km
A694 4.44 km
B6309 13.56 km
A689 22.63 km
A68 47.98 km
M6 135.09 km
A1 138.2 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 6QR

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 6QR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 324 m
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.87 km
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
2.42 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.63 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 2.69 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
2.8 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
2.9 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
2.93 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 3.12 km
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
3.15 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
3.21 km
Delta Independent School 3.46 km
Collierley Nursery and Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
3.6 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 3.76 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
3.76 km
Chopwell Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
4.03 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton 4.35 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
4.35 km
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
4.65 km
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 4.86 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH8 6QR - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH8 6QR - Data from Apr 2022

Devham Display Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Church Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Church - Fines Road Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Church Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Devham Display Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 48.02 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH8 6QR - Data from Dec 2021

Manorhouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 427 m
South Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 550 m
Intake Plantation Woodland Or Forest 661 m
Pithouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 918 m
Little Kipley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 963 m
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.04 km
Tewit Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.05 km
Quarryfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Derwent Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Quarry Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
Peelflats Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Cockshot Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Black Bog Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Hollin Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.57 km
Black Byerside Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH8 6QR - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.9 Mbps 43.8 Mbps 65.82 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9.8 Mbps 16.17 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 22 4
30-300 Mbps 100% 45.1 10.1
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

22 meters consuming 415,605 kWh - mean 18,891 kWh : median 19,071 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

24 meters consuming 64,005 kWh - mean 2,667 kWh : median 2,327 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DH8 6QR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.88213800
Longitude -1.81746600
OS Easting 411809
OS Northing 0554169
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20097
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 town and fringe
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 1C2