Postcode NE17 7PZ (County Durham)

Map showing NE17 7PZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode NE17 7PZ is located in County Durham It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NE17 7PZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NE17 7PZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 NE17 7PZ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to NE17 7PZ is Vindomora Road which is centered 490 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sherburn Terrace and is 20 m away.

The closest primary school to NE17 7PZ (for ages 11 and under) is Ebchester CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 1, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Consett Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 12, 2020 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of NE17 7PZ is The Red House Micro Pub and is 1.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 20, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Derwent Sandwiches and is 593 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 45.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for NE17 7PZ 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 NE17 7PZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NE17 7PZ, and the approximate distance away.

Vindomora Road 490 m
B6310 2.44 km
A694 4.16 km
A692 5.4 km
B6309 11.39 km
A689 23.49 km
A69 30.41 km
A68 45.85 km
M6 136.62 km
A1 140.36 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode NE17 7PZ

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 NE17 7PZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
956 m
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 2.05 km
Chopwell Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
2.16 km
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
3.45 km
Whittonstall First School 3.8 km
High Spen Primary School Good
(January 31, 2017)
4.38 km
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
4.42 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
4.65 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
4.73 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 4.86 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
4.93 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 5.01 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 5.06 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
5.07 km
Collierley Nursery and Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
5.08 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
5.13 km
Highfield Community Primary School Good
(September 27, 2018)
5.13 km
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield Good
(March 15, 2018)
5.13 km
Delta Independent School 5.26 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
5.6 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE17 7PZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Derwent Sandwiches Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 21, 2019
593 m
Mariposa Care - Derwent Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 27, 2020
593 m
Hamsterley Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 26, 2018
778 m
Santonios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 12, 2020
778 m
Hamsterley Colliery Post Office Retailers - other 4
Good
October 25, 2018
819 m
Hamsterley and Low Westwood Association Other catering premises Exempt
June 1, 2015
864 m
Riverview Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
1.25 km
MHA Communities Gateshead West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.76 km
Chopwell Premier Retailers - other 4
Good
October 26, 2021
1.82 km
Gary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1.82 km
The Red House Micro Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
1.99 km
Chopwell Community Centre Other catering premises 4
Good
December 18, 2019
2.16 km
Chopwell Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
2.16 km
The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
2.16 km
Chopwell Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 23, 2019
2.22 km
Lotus Express Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
February 19, 2020
2.34 km
The Bank Chopwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.34 km
Ali's Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.34 km
DIXONS NEWSAGENTS Retailers - other 4
Good
January 31, 2022
2.34 km
Drift In Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 21, 2020
2.34 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE17 7PZ - Data from Apr 2022

Sherburn Terrace Bus Stop/Station 20 m
Sherburn Terrace Bus Stop/Station 54 m
Summerfield Bus Stop/Station 206 m
Summerfield Bus Stop/Station 265 m
Derwent Care Home Bus Stop/Station 575 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 50.17 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE17 7PZ - Data from Dec 2021

Ralph's Wood Woodland Or Forest 141 m
Westwood Plantation Woodland Or Forest 202 m
Underhills Wood Woodland Or Forest 782 m
East Howdenway Wood Woodland Or Forest 938 m
Chester Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 972 m
Coltpark Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Hill Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Heugh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
West Howdenway Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Chesterhills Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Bridge End Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Summerson's Hole Inland Water 1.39 km
Rye Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.46 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Hepper Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.48 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE17 7PZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 43.8 Mbps 45.6 Mbps 79.91 Mbps
Upload 9.8 Mbps 10.4 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 17 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 50.3 12
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 146,654 kWh - mean 20,951 kWh : median 18,519 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 25,283 kWh - mean 4,214 kWh : median 3,905 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for NE17 7PZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.90026400
Longitude -1.83013900
OS Easting 410991
OS Northing 0556184
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20097
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North West Durham
Electoral Ward Leadgate and Medomsley
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 Newcastle

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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Hamsterley (nr Consett) BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33001775
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 003D
Output Area / Small Area 8C1