The postcode DL12 9SQ is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL12 9SQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DL12 9SQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 9SQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DL12 9SQ is Moorhouse Lane which is centered 1.08 km away.
The closest primary school to DL12 9SQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 28, 2019. 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 9SQ is Milbank Arms and is 3.57 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 19, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Rice Go and is 4.73 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 12, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for DL12 9SQ 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 9SQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DL12 9SQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DL12 9SQ
| 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 9SQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle School | Independent school | 4-18 | 4.83 km | |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 4.9 km |
| Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 5.36 km |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 5.57 km |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (June 19, 2019) | 5.77 km |
| Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 16, 2009) | 6.23 km |
| Cotherstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 12, 2013) | 8.93 km |
| Ravensworth Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.68 km | |
| Staindrop Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 11.31 km |
| Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 25, 2010) | 12.16 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL12 9SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greta Valley Game | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 2.09 km | |
| Lily Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2018 | 2.14 km | |
| Cross Lanes Organic Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 2.48 km | |
| The Pinfold Club Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 3.23 km | |
| Barningham Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2015 | 3.28 km | |
| Coghlans at Barningham | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2019 | 3.57 km | |
| Milbank Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2019 | 3.57 km | |
| The Morritt Hotel and Garage Spa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2020 | 3.92 km | |
| Riverview Caravan Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 4.1 km | |
| The Courtyard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2018 | 4.47 km | |
| Association of Teesdale Day Clubs | Awaiting Inspection | 4.49 km | |
| Kirklands at Startforth Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2019 | 4.49 km | |
| Blagraves House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2018 | 4.71 km | |
| Rice Go | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2018 | 4.73 km | |
| The Blue Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2020 | 4.74 km | |
| Artisan Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 4.8 km | |
| Barnard Castle Masonic Hall | Awaiting Inspection | 4.8 km | |
| Capri Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2019 | 4.8 km | |
| Newgate House Bed & Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2020 | 4.8 km | |
| St Mary's Parish Hall | Exempt June 13, 2017 | 4.82 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL12 9SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 31.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL12 9SQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Bankhill Wood | 456 m | |
| Mill Wood | 474 m | |
| Bank Hill | 482 m | |
| Hening Wood | 547 m | |
| Thorns Wood | 853 m | |
| Chapel Bank Plantation | 939 m | |
| In Bank Wood | 945 m | |
| Six Lands Wood | 1.03 km | |
| Chapel Hill | 1.11 km | |
| Gillbeck Foot | 1.12 km | |
| Pasture Hill Wood | 1.2 km | |
| Bank Top Plantation | 1.25 km | |
| Ling Plantation | 1.25 km | |
| Hardy Wife Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Peat Hill | 1.53 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL12 9SQ - 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 | 54.49848600 |
| Longitude | -1.92275000 |
| OS Easting | 405101 |
| OS Northing | 0511465 |
| 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 | E33001974 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
County Durham 065 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
County Durham 065B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |