The postcode DH8 9RZ is located in Northumberland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DH8 9RZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DH8 9RZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 9RZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DH8 9RZ is B6306 which is centered 4.61 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Lodge and is 597 m away.
The closest primary school to DH8 9RZ (for ages 11 and under) is Shotley Bridge Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 16, 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 9RZ is The Rose & Crown and is 4.85 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 20, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for DH8 9RZ is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Northumberland is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DH8 9RZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DH8 9RZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DH8 9RZ
| 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 9RZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaley First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 4.85 km |
| Whittonstall First School | Academy | 3-9 | 5.99 km | |
| The Federation of Broomhaugh and Corbridge (VA) Church of England First Schools | Maintained school | 5-9 | Outstanding (April 1, 2009) | 6.07 km |
| Broomley First School | Academy | 5-9 | 7.64 km | |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 8.34 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill | Academy | 5-11 | 8.46 km | |
| Benfieldside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 10, 2022) | 8.47 km |
| Moorside Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 8.76 km | |
| Ebchester CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 8.76 km |
| Mickley First School | Academy | 3-9 | 9.05 km | |
| The Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 9.06 km |
| Castleside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 7, 2018) | 9.08 km |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett | Academy | 5-11 | 9.12 km | |
| Whitley Chapel Church of England First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 9.3 km |
| Delta Independent School | Independent school | 13-16 | 9.87 km | |
| Corbridge Church of England Aided First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 9.89 km |
| Derwentside College | College | 16-99 | Good (April 29, 2016) | 10.08 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett | Academy | 3-11 | 10.1 km | |
| Consett Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 12, 2020) | 10.16 km |
| Consett Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 10.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DH8 9RZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaley Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2019 | 2.61 km | |
| Holly Cottage Life | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 3, 2020 | 3.29 km | |
| Healey Barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2018 | 3.54 km | |
| Wheelbirks Parlour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 4.49 km | |
| Little Badgers Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2018 | 4.85 km | |
| Slaley Community Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2018 | 4.85 km | |
| Slaley First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 4.85 km | |
| The Old Chapel | Awaiting Inspection | 4.85 km | |
| The Rose & Crown | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2019 | 4.85 km | |
| Broomley Grange Residential Outdoor Activity Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2017 | 5.62 km | |
| Spring House Caravan Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 25, 2018 | 5.88 km | |
| Dr Syntax Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 5.97 km | |
| Broomhaugh C of E First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2019 | 6.07 km | |
| Stocksfield Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 8, 2019 | 6.09 km | |
| Wentworth Grange Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 6.16 km | |
| Shepherds Dene Retreat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 6.2 km | |
| Wellington Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2019 | 6.33 km | |
| The Station Coffee House Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 25, 2018 | 6.4 km | |
| Rye Hill Bed & Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2018 | 6.48 km | |
| Travellers Rest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 6.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DH8 9RZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Lodge | 597 m | |
| Lodge | 650 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 54.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DH8 9RZ - Data from Dec 2021
| West Minsteracres Shelter Belt | 380 m | |
| South Drive Plantation | 667 m | |
| Barleyhill Plantation | 712 m | |
| Bewick's Plantation | 740 m | |
| Henry's Plantation | 794 m | |
| Barleyhill South Plantation | 847 m | |
| Branshaw Plantation | 850 m | |
| Redhouse Plantation | 865 m | |
| Barley Hill | 1 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 1.14 km | |
| Wellington Pond | 1.14 km | |
| Eliza Plantation | 1.14 km | |
| Millstone Hill | 1.25 km | |
| The Lake | 1.27 km | |
| Wellington Wood | 1.28 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DH8 9RZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.89138300 |
| Longitude | -1.97572000 |
| OS Easting | 401656 |
| OS Northing | 0555182 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hexham |
| Electoral Ward | South Tynedale |
| Local Authority District | Northumberland |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Northumberland |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000057 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Northumberland |
| 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 Northumberland CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33002192 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Northumberland 039 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Northumberland 039D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |