The postcode DL3 7HR is located in Darlington It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL3 7HR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DL3 7HR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 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 DL3 7HR as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to DL3 7HR is Oakdene Avenue which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Beechwood Avenue and is 177 m away. The closest railway station is Darlington Rail Station - Park Lane, 1.03 km away.
The closest primary school to DL3 7HR (for ages 11 and under) is St Augustine's RC Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Carmel College. The last OFSTED inspection on November 20, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of DL3 7HR is Half Moon and is 7.42 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 3, 2010.
Residents reported an average download speed of 134.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 92.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DL3 7HR is covered by the Durham police force association and Darlington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DL3 7HR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DL3 7HR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DL3 7HR
| 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 DL3 7HR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's RC Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 94 m | |
| Polam Hall School | Academy | 4-16 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 161 m |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 657 m |
| Abbey Infants' School | Academy | 4-7 | 869 m | |
| Abbey Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 972 m |
| Skerne Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 25, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Reid Street Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 1.49 km |
| The Rydal Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Carmel College | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 20, 2013) | 1.55 km |
| Darlington College | College | 16-99 | Good (May 20, 2016) | 1.79 km |
| Mowden Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 1.92 km |
| St John's Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.01 km | |
| Hummersknott Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 2.03 km |
| Holy Family RC Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 2.05 km |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 8, 2020) | 2.14 km |
| Mowden Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 2.17 km |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.22 km |
| Gurney Pease Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 2.28 km |
| Marchbank Free School | Special school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 16, 2021) | 2.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL3 7HR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Honey Farm Ltd | Exempt | 7.17 km | |
| Barton C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 7.25 km | |
| Half Moon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2010 | 7.42 km | |
| Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2015 | 7.42 km | |
| Jon Rider | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2018 | 7.78 km | |
| Hollymoor House Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2017 | 7.96 km | |
| Middleton Lodge Events Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 9.3 km | |
| J E Beadle \& Son | Exempt | 9.33 km | |
| Sammy's Field | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2022 | 9.33 km | |
| The Kings Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 9.69 km | |
| Mellors Catering Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2021 | 9.8 km | |
| The Shoulder Of Mutton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 10.03 km | |
| St Mary's Before and After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2020 | 10.05 km | |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2020 | 10.05 km | |
| Cafe Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 10.08 km | |
| Middleton Tyas Village Shop Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2021 | 10.16 km | |
| Sun Flour Vegan Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 10.17 km | |
| Melsonby Methodist Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 10.27 km | |
| The Black Bull | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2016 | 10.27 km | |
| Bon Coeur Fine Wines | Exempt January 29, 2020 | 10.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL3 7HR - Data from Apr 2022
| Beechwood Avenue | 177 m | |
| Blackwell Lane | 213 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 217 m | |
| Beechwood Avenue | 235 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 259 m | |
| Darlington Rail Station - Park Lane | 1.03 km | |
| Darlington Rail Station - main ent | 1.13 km | |
| North Road Rail Station | 1.83 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 8.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL3 7HR - Data from Dec 2021
| Baydale Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Geneva Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Sugar Hill | 2.19 km | |
| Hell Kettles | 3.05 km | |
| Monk End Wood | 3.28 km | |
| Murder Hill | 3.44 km | |
| Green Lane Plantation | 3.47 km | |
| West Flat Plantation | 4.09 km | |
| East Flat Plantation | 4.11 km | |
| Morley Hill | 4.51 km | |
| Crow Wood | 4.53 km | |
| Crossbank Hill | 4.61 km | |
| Copshaw Hill | 4.81 km | |
| Sweet Well Wood | 4.82 km | |
| Howden Hill Wood | 4.91 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL3 7HR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 134.1 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 16.9 Mbps | 17.5 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 18 | 7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 7.1% | 100% | 108.9 | 15.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 92.9% | 92.9% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for DL3 7HR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.52000300 |
| Longitude | -1.56309500 |
| OS Easting | 428380 |
| OS Northing | 0513943 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Darlington |
| Electoral Ward | Park West |
| Local Authority District | Darlington |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Tees Valley Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tees Valley |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000005 |
| Travel To Work Area | Darlington |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Darlington |
| 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 Tees Valley CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Darlington BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33000453 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Darlington 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Darlington 014A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |