Latitude: 54.8718 / 54°52'18"N
Longitude: -1.6164 / 1°36'59"W
OS Eastings: 424713
OS Northings: 553073
OS Grid: NZ247530
Mapcode National: GBR KD43.VC
Mapcode Global: WHC44.4TJ2
Plus Code: 9C6WV9CM+PC
Maidenhead Locator System: IO94eu69
What Three Birds: accentor.canvasback.pheasant
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DH2 1XB is a residential postcode in Pelton, County Durham. It was first introduced in April 1987.
The most common council tax band is E.
Residential buildings are primarily detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
The estimated average residential property price, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, is approximately £268,872.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990.
Domestic properties are predominantly privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D.
Pelton is a village, which had a population of 5,278 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 2 people resident in DH2 1XB, of which 1 were male and 1 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
DH2 1XB is in the Newcastle travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the County Durham Primary Care Trust.
DH2 1XB is approximately 90m (295ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing DH2 1XB
6b4: Suburbanites - Semi-Detached Suburbia - Older Workers and Retirement
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for DH2 1XB
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
2/10 (Very low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
1/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near DH2 1XB include Aldi, Co-Operative Food, Morrisons and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of DH2 1XB are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Durham County Council
Ward
Pelton
Councillors
Alison Batey (Labour)
Danny Wood (Labour)
Paul Pringle (Labour)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
North Durham
MP
Kevan Jones (Labour)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for DH2 1XB.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near DH2 1XB.
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Pelton Community Primary School
Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Benet's Way, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QX
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Ouston Primary School
Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Needs improvement
West Pelton Primary School
Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
The Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
North Durham Academy
High Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Needs improvement
Oxclose Community Academy
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering
Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AY
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Joseph Swan Academy
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6LE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Fyndoune Community College
Findon Hill, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6LU
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
The overall school grade in this area is high.