The postcode DL12 8UQ is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL12 8UQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DL12 8UQ 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 DL12 8UQ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to DL12 8UQ is The Oval which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Oval and is 22 m away.
The closest primary school to DL12 8UQ (for ages 11 and under) is Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 31, 2017. 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 8UQ is GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club and is 1.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 26, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 24.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 55.4% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 44.6% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DL12 8UQ 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 8UQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DL12 8UQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DL12 8UQ
| 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 8UQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 19, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| Barnard Castle School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.79 km | |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 2.1 km |
| Staindrop Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 5.91 km |
| Cotherstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 12, 2013) | 5.96 km |
| Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 25, 2010) | 6.87 km |
| Cockfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 10, 2011) | 8.49 km |
| Highcroft School | Special school | 11-18 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 8.65 km |
| Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2009) | 8.72 km |
| Woodland Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2013) | 8.91 km |
| Butterknowle Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 8.96 km |
| Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 22, 2019) | 9.97 km |
| Evenwood Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 11.17 km | |
| Ramshaw Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 11.61 km |
| Ravensworth Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 12.17 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL12 8UQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham & Cleveland Army Cadet Force | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2019 | 577 m | |
| Home Bargains | Awaiting Inspection | 939 m | |
| Lidl | Awaiting Inspection | 939 m | |
| Teesdale Community Resources | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2019 | 939 m | |
| Stainton & Streatlam Village Hall Association | Exempt March 18, 2013 | 1.02 km | |
| Teesdale Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2019 | 1.13 km | |
| Teesdale School 4174 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2018 | 1.3 km | |
| Green Lane C of E Controlled Primary School 3121 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2020 | 1.32 km | |
| Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2019 | 1.32 km | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2021 | 1.41 km | |
| GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2018 | 1.48 km | |
| Teesdale Leisure Centre | Exempt November 8, 2019 | 1.48 km | |
| Phoenix Day Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 10, 2019 | 1.53 km | |
| Richardson Community Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2019 | 1.53 km | |
| Redwell Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2020 | 1.56 km | |
| Corner Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2018 | 1.64 km | |
| Hanover Housing - Charles Dickens Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2018 | 1.64 km | |
| Anchor Hanover - The Manor House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 1.72 km | |
| Abbeyfield House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2017 | 1.72 km | |
| The 19th @ Barnard Castle Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2021 | 1.75 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL12 8UQ - Data from Apr 2022
| The Oval | 22 m | |
| The Oval | 50 m | |
| Main Road Layby | 267 m | |
| Town Pasture Lane | 341 m | |
| Main Road Layby | 347 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 30.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL12 8UQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Daisy Hill | 637 m | |
| Stell Plantation | 1.06 km | |
| Stainton Hill Plantation | 1.08 km | |
| Broomielaw Plantation | 1.6 km | |
| Lodge Plantation | 1.76 km | |
| Coronation Plantation | 1.94 km | |
| Sally Gill Plantation | 1.94 km | |
| Saw Pit Plantation | 1.97 km | |
| Flatts Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Phillips Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Humbleton Hill | 2.59 km | |
| Sledwich Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Allotment Plantation | 2.78 km | |
| Forthburn Plantation | 2.78 km | |
| Great Wood | 2.84 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL12 8UQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 26.7 Mbps | 24.7 Mbps | 36.7 Mbps |
| Upload | 4.3 Mbps | 4.2 Mbps | 6.38 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 44.6% | 55.4% | 23.3 | 4.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 55.4% | 55.4% | 33 | 4.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DL12 8UQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.55403100 |
| Longitude | -1.89429000 |
| OS Easting | 406935 |
| OS Northing | 0517648 |
| 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 West |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| 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 | E33001973 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 065 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 065A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |