DH2 2SZ
a residential postcode in Pelton, County Durham
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.8647 / 54°51'53"N
Longitude: -1.6215 / 1°37'17"W
OS Eastings: 424392
OS Northings: 552282
OS Grid: NZ243522
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR KD35.RX
Mapcode Global: WHC44.2Z3H
Plus Code: 9C6WV97H+V9
Maidenhead Locator System: IO94eu57
What Three Birds: catbird.nighthawk.tropicbird
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Osborne Court, Newfield, Chester Le Street DH2 2SZ
Summary
DH2 2SZ is a residential postcode in Pelton, County Durham. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is C.
Residential buildings are primarily semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
The estimated average residential property price, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, is approximately £164,226.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1976 and 1982.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
In the 2011 census, there were 4 people resident in DH2 2SZ, of which 2 were male and 2 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
DH2 2SZ is in the Newcastle travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the County Durham Primary Care Trust.
DH2 2SZ is approximately 94m (308ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing DH2 2SZ
8a1: Hard-Pressed Living - Industrious Communities - Industrious Transitions
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for DH2 2SZ
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 2SZ include Aldi, Co-Operative Food, Morrisons and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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- Listed Buildings near DH2 2SZ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near DH2 2SZ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to DH2 2SZ at British Beaches
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- See which government petitions are popular near DH2 2SZ at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near DH2 2SZ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of DH2 2SZ 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)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for DH2 2SZ.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near DH2 2SZ.
Primary
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
West Pelton Primary School
Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Hilda Park, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2JT
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 4 - 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
Secondary
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
North Durham Academy
High Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Needs improvement
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Fyndoune Community College
Findon Hill, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6LU
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering
Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AY
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Oxclose Community Academy
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
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
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.