Postcode DH8 8NR (County Durham)

Map showing DH8 8NR and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH8 8NR is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH8 8NR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

DH8 8NR 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 8NR as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to DH8 8NR is Silver Street which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Durham Road and is 26 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 8NR (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 8NR is The Red House Micro Pub and is 6.49 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 5 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Silver Street 30 m
Cross Street 62 m
Ritson Street 77 m
Derwent Mews 100 m
Thomas Street 100 m
Wesley Street 100 m
Market Street 113 m
Oxley Street 131 m
John Street 145 m
Moorview 165 m
St Oswin's Place 171 m
Templar Street 173 m
Church Road 175 m
Derwent Street 177 m
Ravenside Terrace 182 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 8NR

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DH8 8NR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
437 m
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 750 m
Delta Independent School 1.09 km
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
1.21 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 1.21 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
1.26 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
1.34 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
1.41 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
1.56 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
1.58 km
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
1.64 km
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 1.86 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
2.54 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
2.79 km
Moorside Primary Academy 2.97 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 3.18 km
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 3.37 km
Castleside Primary School Requires improvement
(June 7, 2018)
3.65 km
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
3.66 km
Collierley Nursery and Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
5.75 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Durham Road Bus Stop/Station 26 m
Durham Road Bus Stop/Station 88 m
Tuckers shop Bus Stop/Station 123 m
St Andrews Church Bus Stop/Station 126 m
Tuckers shop Bus Stop/Station 132 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 47.08 km

Nearby Nature

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

Backstone Burn Wood Woodland Or Forest 387 m
Slonk's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 993 m
Derwent Dale Valley 1.06 km
Whitefield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Sodfine Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Howden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Hall Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Hall Park Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Whinnyhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Consett Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Wheatclose Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Oakybank Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Paddock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Brownsbog Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Quarry Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.72 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.86085500
Longitude -1.84741000
OS Easting 409893
OS Northing 0551796
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