The postcode DH8 8EQ is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH8 8EQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH8 8EQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 8EQ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.
The closest road name to DH8 8EQ is Chester Road which is centered 84 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Chester Road and is 98 m away.
The closest primary school to DH8 8EQ (for ages 11 and under) is Moorside Primary Academy. 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 8EQ is Brown Horse Inn and is 9.36 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Derwent Sandwiches and is 7.89 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.
Policing for DH8 8EQ 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 8EQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH8 8EQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH8 8EQ
| 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 8EQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 0 m | |
| Castleside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 7, 2018) | 709 m |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett | Academy | 5-11 | 1.23 km | |
| The Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill | Academy | 5-11 | 2.32 km | |
| Derwentside College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 29, 2016) | 2.73 km |
| Delta Independent School | Independent school | 13-16 | 2.85 km | |
| Benfieldside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 10, 2022) | 2.96 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett | Academy | 3-11 | 3.28 km | |
| Consett Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 3.29 km |
| Delves Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 3.34 km |
| Consett Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 3.59 km |
| Consett Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 3.69 km |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 3.92 km |
| Villa Real School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 3.93 km |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 4.89 km |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate | Academy | 4-11 | 5.45 km | |
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.34 km | |
| Ebchester CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 6.45 km |
| Whittonstall First School | Academy | 3-9 | 7.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH8 8EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthberts Church Hall | Exempt November 30, 2017 | 7.03 km | |
| Derwent Sandwiches | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 21, 2019 | 7.89 km | |
| Mariposa Care - Derwent Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2020 | 7.89 km | |
| Hamsterley Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 26, 2018 | 8.02 km | |
| Santonios | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2020 | 8.02 km | |
| Hamsterley and Low Westwood Association | Exempt June 1, 2015 | 8.02 km | |
| Hamsterley Colliery Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2018 | 8.03 km | |
| Riverview Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 8.41 km | |
| MHA Communities Gateshead West | Awaiting Inspection | 9.12 km | |
| Chopwell Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 9.19 km | |
| Gary's Fish Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 9.19 km | |
| The Newcastle Biltong Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2019 | 9.29 km | |
| Brown Horse Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2020 | 9.36 km | |
| The Red House Micro Pub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 9.36 km | |
| Chopwell Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 18, 2019 | 9.54 km | |
| Chopwell Primary School (Kitchen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 9.54 km | |
| The Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 9.54 km | |
| Chopwell Masonic Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2019 | 9.59 km | |
| Lifestyles Care & Support | Exempt January 10, 2018 | 9.62 km | |
| Wheelbirks Parlour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 9.65 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH8 8EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Chester Road | 98 m | |
| Chester Road | 118 m | |
| Derby Drive - Top | 158 m | |
| Derby Drive - Top | 221 m | |
| Rutland Road | 408 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 46.13 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH8 8EQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Whinny Hill | 743 m | |
| Temperley's Wood | 789 m | |
| West Fines Wood | 897 m | |
| Ravenscrag Wood | 939 m | |
| Birks Wood | 964 m | |
| Consett Low Wood | 1 km | |
| Consett High Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Deneburn Wood | 1.12 km | |
| Wharnley Hill | 1.16 km | |
| West Wood | 1.3 km | |
| Broom Hill | 1.32 km | |
| Bog Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Consett Plantation | 1.53 km | |
| Moss Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Hown's Wood | 1.66 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.83901100 |
| Longitude | -1.87390800 |
| OS Easting | 408197 |
| OS Northing | 0549361 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| 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 |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Renting hard-pressed workers |
| 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 | E33001812 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 014E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C3 |