DH2 2HS
a residential postcode in Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.8664 / 54°51'59"N
Longitude: -1.5828 / 1°34'58"W
OS Eastings: 426876
OS Northings: 552484
OS Grid: NZ268524
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR KDD5.49
Mapcode Global: WHC44.NYH6
Plus Code: 9C6WVC88+HV
Maidenhead Locator System: IO94fu07
What Three Birds: hawfinch.loon.sandpiper
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Firtrees, Chester-le-street, Chester Le Street DH2 2HS
Summary
DH2 2HS is a residential postcode in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are primarily semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966 and between 1967 and 1975.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
Chester-le-Street is a town, which had a population of 37,164 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 21 people resident in DH2 2HS, of which 12 were male and 9 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
DH2 2HS is in the Newcastle travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the County Durham Primary Care Trust.
DH2 2HS is approximately 47m (154ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing DH2 2HS
8c3: Hard-Pressed Living - Hard-Pressed Ageing Workers - Renting Hard-Pressed Workers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for DH2 2HS
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
3/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
8/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near DH2 2HS include Aldi, Co-Operative Food, Morrisons and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
DH2 2HS at other websites
- Crime near DH2 2HS at Crime Check UK
- Air quality forecast for DH2 2HS at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at DH2 2HS at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near DH2 2HS at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near DH2 2HS at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near DH2 2HS at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to DH2 2HS at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near DH2 2HS at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near DH2 2HS at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near DH2 2HS at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of DH2 2HS 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
Chester-le-Street North
Councillor
Tracie Smith (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 2HS.
- 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 2HS.
Primary
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Hilda Park, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2JT
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Cestria Primary School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Bullion Lane Primary School
Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP
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
Newker Primary School
Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Secondary
Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
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
Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Washington School
Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Fyndoune Community College
Findon Hill, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6LU
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
North Durham Academy
High Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Needs improvement
Joseph Swan Academy
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6LE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
The overall school grade in this area is high.