Postcode NE17 7RF (County Durham)

Map showing NE17 7RF and nearby postcodes

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

NE17 7RF 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 7RF as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to NE17 7RF is Shaw Lane which is centered 739 m away.

The nearest bus stop is School and is 442 m away.

The closest primary school to NE17 7RF (for ages 11 and under) is Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School. 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 7RF is The Red House Micro Pub and is 2.63 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 1.17 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 21, 2019.

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Shaw Lane 739 m
Cut Throat Lane 851 m
B6310 1.56 km
A694 3.86 km
A692 4.57 km
B6309 12.4 km
A689 23.35 km
A68 46.88 km
M6 136.13 km
A1 139.41 km
A6 184.05 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode NE17 7RF

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 7RF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 1.03 km
Ebchester CofE Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.22 km
Chopwell Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
2.83 km
Shotley Bridge Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
3.08 km
Villa Real School Good
(January 22, 2020)
3.82 km
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate 3.86 km
Consett Academy Requires improvement
(March 12, 2020)
3.95 km
Benfieldside Primary School Requires improvement
(February 10, 2022)
3.98 km
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Good
(March 15, 2018)
4.11 km
Consett Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
4.12 km
Collierley Nursery and Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
4.13 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 4.26 km
Consett Infant School Good
(March 21, 2018)
4.36 km
Delta Independent School 4.56 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill 4.62 km
High Spen Primary School Good
(January 31, 2017)
4.66 km
Whittonstall First School 4.67 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton 4.8 km
Derwentside College Good
(April 29, 2016)
4.89 km
Highfield Community Primary School Good
(September 27, 2018)
5.02 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

School Bus Stop/Station 442 m
School Bus Stop/Station 458 m
Top Bus Stop/Station 667 m
Top Bus Stop/Station 724 m
Denecrest Bus Stop/Station 735 m
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 49.15 km

Nearby Nature

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

Peelflats Plantation Woodland Or Forest 763 m
Derwent Wood Woodland Or Forest 763 m
Westwood Plantation Woodland Or Forest 890 m
Black Bog Wood Woodland Or Forest 918 m
Manorhouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 990 m
Ralph's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.09 km
Hill Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Rough Pasture Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Black Byerside Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Coltpark Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
South Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
White Well Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Pickle Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE17 7RF - 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 54.89299800
Longitude -1.82008300
OS Easting 411638
OS Northing 0555377
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Medomsley BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33001771
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
County Durham 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
County Durham 003D
Output Area / Small Area 6B2