Postcode DL2 3PZ (County Durham)

Map showing DL2 3PZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode DL2 3PZ is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL2 3PZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DL2 3PZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 DL2 3PZ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to DL2 3PZ is B6279 which is centered 7.41 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Crossroads and is 811 m away.

The closest primary school to DL2 3PZ (for ages 11 and under) is Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 25, 2010. 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 DL2 3PZ is Barford Raceway and is 1.26 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 25, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for DL2 3PZ 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 DL2 3PZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DL2 3PZ, and the approximate distance away.

B6279 7.41 km
A67 12.36 km
A688 13.46 km
A66 32.94 km
A68 80.92 km
M6 101.75 km
A1 103.73 km
A6 146.18 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DL2 3PZ

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 DL2 3PZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Staindrop Academy Good
(October 7, 2021)
3.24 km
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Outstanding
(June 25, 2010)
4.05 km
Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School Good
(October 31, 2017)
4.66 km
Teesdale School and Sixth Form Outstanding
(June 19, 2019)
4.86 km
Barnard Castle School 4.91 km
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Good
(June 6, 2019)
5.4 km
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle Good
(November 28, 2019)
5.41 km
Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool Good
(May 22, 2019)
6.33 km
Cockfield Primary School Outstanding
(May 10, 2011)
6.98 km
Highcroft School Good
(October 18, 2018)
7.02 km
Ingleton CofE Primary School 7.17 km
Butterknowle Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
8.24 km
Trinity Academy Eppleby Forcett 8.36 km
Evenwood Church of England Primary School 8.95 km
Cotherstone Primary School Outstanding
(February 12, 2013)
9.52 km
Ramshaw Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
9.53 km
Woodland Primary School Outstanding
(January 31, 2013)
9.58 km
Ravensworth Church of England Primary School 10.27 km
Copeland Road Primary School Good
(February 6, 2019)
11.17 km
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Good
(May 2, 2018)
11.48 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL2 3PZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Barford Raceway Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 25, 2019
1.26 km
The Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 24, 2022
2.58 km
Whorlton Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
February 18, 2020
2.64 km
Durham & Cleveland Army Cadet Force Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 2, 2019
3.17 km
Stainton & Streatlam Village Hall Association Other catering premises Exempt
March 18, 2013
3.72 km
Four Alls Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 5, 2020
3.75 km
Ovington Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 20, 2019
3.98 km
Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
4.58 km
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
4.58 km
Teesdale Community Resources Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2019
4.58 km
The Morritt Hotel and Garage Spa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 19, 2020
4.65 km
Green Lane C of E Controlled Primary School 3121 School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
4.66 km
Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 1, 2019
4.66 km
Teesdale Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 3, 2019
4.68 km
Teesdale School 4174 School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 24, 2018
4.86 km
The Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 22, 2018
4.88 km
Barnard Castle School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 12, 2019
4.91 km
Phoenix Day Care Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
March 10, 2019
5.01 km
Richardson Community Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 18, 2019
5.01 km
Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 26, 2021
5.05 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL2 3PZ - Data from Apr 2022

Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 811 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 826 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 26.52 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL2 3PZ - Data from Dec 2021

Humbleton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.12 km
Whorley Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.23 km
West Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Sledwich Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Dunn House Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Quarry Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
East Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Middle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Broomielaw Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Stell Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Early Bank Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Lodge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Phillips Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Broad Leas Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL2 3PZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.55219800
Longitude -1.83803400
OS Easting 410574
OS Northing 0517451
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22493
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000047
Travel To Work Area Darlington

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 village
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33001962
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 064
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 064F
Output Area / Small Area 1B1