Postcode DH8 9AF (County Durham)

Map showing DH8 9AF and nearby postcodes

The postcode DH8 9AF is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH8 9AF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DH8 9AF is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 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 9AF as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to DH8 9AF is Knitsley Lane which is centered 948 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Crossroads and is 819 m away.

The closest primary school to DH8 9AF (for ages 11 and under) is Castleside Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on June 7, 2018. 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 9AF is Brown Horse Inn and is 8.24 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 8.35 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Policing for DH8 9AF 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 9AF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DH8 9AF, and the approximate distance away.

Knitsley Lane 948 m
A691 8.63 km
A689 17.16 km
A68 51.75 km
M6 128.88 km
A1 133.37 km
A6 177.19 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DH8 9AF

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 9AF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Castleside Primary School Requires improvement
(June 7, 2018)
1.44 km
Moorside Primary Academy 1.53 km
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett 1.64 km
The Grove Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
1.84 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
2.48 km
Delves Lane Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
2.51 km
Delta Independent School 2.75 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 3 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
3.07 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 3.13 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
3.43 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
3.46 km
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
3.57 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
3.73 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
4.38 km
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
4.55 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 4.96 km
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 6.52 km
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester 6.94 km
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
6.95 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH8 9AF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Cuthberts Church Hall Other catering premises Exempt
November 30, 2017
5.65 km
Brown Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 17, 2020
8.24 km
Derwent Sandwiches Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 21, 2019
8.35 km
Mariposa Care - Derwent Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 27, 2020
8.35 km
Hamsterley and Low Westwood Association Other catering premises Exempt
June 1, 2015
8.44 km
Hamsterley Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 26, 2018
8.45 km
Santonios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 12, 2020
8.45 km
Hamsterley Colliery Post Office Retailers - other 4
Good
October 25, 2018
8.46 km
Lifestyles Care & Support Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
January 10, 2018
8.46 km
Riverview Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
8.8 km
North Pier Brew Co Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
9.34 km
Dans Castle Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
9.42 km
Pizza Home Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 8, 2021
9.42 km
Blessed John Duckett RCVA Primary School 3511 School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
9.44 km
Sure Start Childrens Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
August 30, 2012
9.54 km
Tow Law Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 4, 2019
9.54 km
Tow Law Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 31, 2018
9.54 km
MHA Communities Gateshead West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
9.59 km
Castle Bank Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2021
9.59 km
Tow Law Town AFC Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 12, 2019
9.66 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH8 9AF - Data from Apr 2022

Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 819 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 824 m
Lyar Dene Bus Stop/Station 942 m
Lyar Dene Bus Stop/Station 960 m
Castleside Industrial Estate Bus Stop/Station 1.03 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 44.66 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH8 9AF - Data from Dec 2021

Hown's Wood Woodland Or Forest 631 m
Beggarside Wood Woodland Or Forest 730 m
Knitsley Wood Woodland Or Forest 833 m
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Consett High Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
China Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
High House Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Consett Low Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Rabbitbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Temperley's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Birks Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Dam Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Dolly's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Consett Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Deneburn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH8 9AF - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 100%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.83072400
Longitude -1.85498000
OS Easting 409414
OS Northing 0548442
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21709
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North West Durham
Electoral Ward Lanchester
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area Castleside BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33001811
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 014
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 014C
Output Area / Small Area 1B1