Postcode DH8 8BQ (County Durham)

Map showing DH8 8BQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH8 8BQ is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH8 8BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH8 8BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 8BQ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to DH8 8BQ is Hall Road which is centered 69 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Selby Gardens and is 94 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 8BQ (for ages 11 and under) is The Grove Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 21, 2017. 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 8BQ is The Red House Micro Pub and is 8.05 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 6.56 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for DH8 8BQ 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 8BQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DH8 8BQ, and the approximate distance away.

Hall Road 69 m
Selby Gardens 137 m
Hallgarth 157 m
Cedar Gardens 179 m
Consett Lane 195 m
Priestman Avenue 259 m
Oakfield Lane 264 m
Manor Close 264 m
Pemberton Road 363 m
Consett Road 809 m
A692 8.12 km
A691 9.53 km
A689 18.11 km
B6278 18.42 km
A68 49.85 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 8BQ

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 8BQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
230 m
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 372 m
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 1.02 km
Moorside Primary Academy 1.39 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
1.55 km
Delta Independent School 1.56 km
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
1.65 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 1.98 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
2.02 km
Castleside Primary School Requires improvement
(June 7, 2018)
2.06 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
2.27 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
2.42 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
2.48 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.62 km
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
2.63 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
3.68 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 4.2 km
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 4.95 km
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
5.17 km
Whittonstall First School 6.96 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH8 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Derwent Sandwiches Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 21, 2019
6.56 km
Mariposa Care - Derwent Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 27, 2020
6.56 km
Hamsterley and Low Westwood Association Other catering premises Exempt
June 1, 2015
6.68 km
Hamsterley Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 26, 2018
6.68 km
Santonios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 12, 2020
6.68 km
Hamsterley Colliery Post Office Retailers - other 4
Good
October 25, 2018
6.7 km
Riverview Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
7.06 km
St Cuthberts Church Hall Other catering premises Exempt
November 30, 2017
7.61 km
MHA Communities Gateshead West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.8 km
Chopwell Premier Retailers - other 4
Good
October 26, 2021
7.87 km
Gary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
7.87 km
The Red House Micro Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
8.05 km
Chopwell Community Centre Other catering premises 4
Good
December 18, 2019
8.23 km
Chopwell Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
8.23 km
The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
8.23 km
Chopwell Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 23, 2019
8.28 km
The Newcastle Biltong Company Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
December 12, 2019
8.34 km
Lotus Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
February 19, 2020
8.4 km
The Bank Chopwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
8.4 km
Ali's Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
8.4 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH8 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Selby Gardens Bus Stop/Station 94 m
Selby Gardens Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Schools Bus Stop/Station 328 m
Schools Bus Stop/Station 420 m
Deneburn Grove Bus Stop/Station 641 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 46.42 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH8 8BQ - Data from Dec 2021

Consett Plantation Woodland Or Forest 303 m
Consett Low Wood Woodland Or Forest 390 m
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 631 m
Howden Wood Woodland Or Forest 662 m
Temperley's Wood Woodland Or Forest 707 m
Deneburn Wood Woodland Or Forest 757 m
Consett High Wood Woodland Or Forest 908 m
Sodfine Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.07 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.31 km
Backstone Burn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Brown's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.44 km
Brownsbog Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
West Fines Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Hown's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH8 8BQ - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.84851400
Longitude -1.85983700
OS Easting 409098
OS Northing 0550421
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10998
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North West Durham
Electoral Ward Consett South
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Castleside BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33001808
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 014
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 014D
Output Area / Small Area 8A1