The postcode DL12 8SW is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL12 8SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DL12 8SW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 DL12 8SW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DL12 8SW is B6282 which is centered 5.9 km away.
The closest primary school to DL12 8SW (for ages 11 and under) is Cotherstone Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on February 12, 2013. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Teesdale School and Sixth Form. The last OFSTED inspection on June 19, 2019 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of DL12 8SW is Three Tuns Inn and is 3.37 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 29, 2019.
Policing for DL12 8SW 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 DL12 8SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DL12 8SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DL12 8SW
| 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 DL12 8SW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotherstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 12, 2013) | 3.84 km |
| Woodland Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2013) | 5.69 km |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 6.2 km |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 19, 2019) | 6.23 km |
| Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 6.75 km |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 6.86 km |
| Barnard Castle School | Independent school | 4-18 | 7.16 km | |
| Butterknowle Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 8.22 km |
| Middleton-in-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 26, 2019) | 8.37 km |
| Cockfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 10, 2011) | 9.25 km |
| Staindrop Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 9.47 km |
| Highcroft School | Special school | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 9.55 km |
| Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2009) | 10.12 km |
| Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 25, 2010) | 10.25 km |
| Hamsterley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 6, 2019) | 11.59 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL12 8SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetherick Caravan Site | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2014 | 3.1 km | |
| Three Tuns Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 29, 2019 | 3.37 km | |
| Eggleston Hall Cafe and Tearoom | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2020 | 3.41 km | |
| Kirk Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2019 | 3.65 km | |
| Romaldkirk Reading Rooms | Exempt March 17, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| The Old Chapel | Awaiting Inspection | 3.71 km | |
| Fox and Hounds Country Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 10, 2019 | 3.74 km | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 3.75 km | |
| Teesdale Supply Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2016 | 3.76 km | |
| The Rose and Crown | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2018 | 3.79 km | |
| Cotherstone Primary School 2185 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 2, 2019 | 3.84 km | |
| The Oaks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2018 | 3.88 km | |
| Hill Top Huts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 3.93 km | |
| Moorcock Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 17, 2021 | 3.93 km | |
| Association of Teesdale Day Clubs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 4.11 km | |
| Duty of Care Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2018 | 4.66 km | |
| Association of Teesdale Day Clubs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 5.01 km | |
| J R Blackett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 16, 2018 | 5.01 km | |
| Woodland Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2016 | 5.01 km | |
| Lartington Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 5.01 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL12 8SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 34.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL12 8SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Hollin Side Wood | 568 m | |
| Pasture Hill | 593 m | |
| Howegill Plantation | 971 m | |
| Jagger Hill | 992 m | |
| Langleydale | Valley | 1.48 km |
| Paddock Wood | 1.58 km | |
| Moss Mire | 1.88 km | |
| Handkerchief Plantation | 2.05 km | |
| Durham Woods Tower | 2.12 km | |
| Hawkesley Hill | 2.18 km | |
| Stobgreen Plantation | 2.38 km | |
| Colley Hill | 2.49 km | |
| Shipley Banks Wood | 2.54 km | |
| Grey Carrs | 2.83 km | |
| Hollin Hill Shelter Belt | 2.88 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.60115800 |
| Longitude | -1.95252400 |
| OS Easting | 403165 |
| OS Northing | 0522888 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bishop Auckland |
| Electoral Ward | Barnard Castle East |
| 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 | Durham and Bishop Auckland |
| 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: 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 | E33001964 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 064 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 064H |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |