DH1 1SW Postcode in Durham


DH1 1SW is the Postcode in Freemans Quay

DH1 1SW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1SW) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case DH which means Durham.
  2. Postal District. In our case DH1.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DH1 1.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SW.

The regional mail center for the post area DH is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the DH1 1SW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DH1 1SW postcode have the street address of Freemans Quay.

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH1 1SW postcode is home to a bustling 44 residents!

DH1 1SW is within the city of DURHAM.

The DH1 1SW postcode area is composed of 98.31% residential properties, 1.69% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DH1 1SW are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, semi-detached, unknown, enclosed end-terraced, enclosed mid-terrace and detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in DH1 1SW are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential98.31%
Commercial1.69%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for DH1 1SW

The telephone area code for DH1 1SW is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.7789965367
Longitude-1.57491525696

Retail and Shopping near DH1 1SW

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
CLAYPATH DURHAM 0.09 DH1 1RG View on Google Maps
MARKET PLACE DURHAM 0.13 DH1 3NJ View on Google Maps
HIGH STREET DURHAM 0.14 DH1 3UJ View on Google Maps
ELVET BRIDGE DURHAM 0.19 DH1 3AA View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Durham 0.32 WSW 255.81
Hetton-le-Hole 5.69 ENE 59.39
Spennymoor 5.72 SSW 191.79
Ferryhill 6.26 S 173.39
Willington 6.67 SW 225.47
Stanley 8.01 NW 323.76
Washington 8.44 N 10.71
Peterlee 9.65 E 97.42
Sedgefield 10.04 SSE 150.57
Sunderland 11.44 NE 41.70
Consett 11.53 WNW 296.60
Whickham 12.22 NNW 340.78

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Durham

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%W 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00%SW 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%SW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%SSW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00%SSW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%SSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 8.00%SW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 4.00%SW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 7.00%SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%WSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%WSW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%W 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00%W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%W 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00%WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%WSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 7.00%WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%WSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 11.00%WSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 16.00%W 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 14.00%WNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 14.00%NW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 13.00%NW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 13.00%NW 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 9.00%NW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 5.00%WNW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 4.00%WNW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 5.00%WNW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%WNW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%WNW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 4.00%WNW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 4.00%WNW 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps37.900
Median Mbps37.200
Maximum Mbps77.580

DH1 1SW has an average download speed of 37.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,035 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

13% of postcodes (158,884) have slower broadband speeds.

87% of postcodes (1,024,722) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps7.300
Median Mbps7.500
Maximum Mbps19.950

DH1 1SW has an average upload speed of 7.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,919 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

13% of postcodes (149,108) have slower upload speeds.

87% of postcodes (1,031,614) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School

Address: St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School, Church Street, Durham, DH1 3DQ

Distance: 0.53 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913868029

Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Address: Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Buckinghamshire Road, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2QP

Distance: 1.94 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913844178

St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham

Address: St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham, Renny's Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HZ

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913847451

Laurel Avenue Community Primary School

Address: Laurel Avenue Community Primary School, Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY

Distance: 1.03 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913868416

Durham Gilesgate Primary School

Address: Durham Gilesgate Primary School, Kepier Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PH

Distance: 1.11 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913847284

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham

Address: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham, Mill Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2JQ

Distance: 1.14 miles

Contact:

St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham

Address: St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham, Carrhouse Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5LZ

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact:

Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Address: Framwellgate Moor Primary School, Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BG

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913865400

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Address: St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Crossgate Peth, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4QB

Distance: 0.68 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913847331

Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery

Address: Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery, Relly Path, Neville's Cross, Durham, DH1 4JG

Distance: 1.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913842249

England Secondary Schools

Belmont Community School

Address: Belmont Community School, Buckinghamshire Road, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2QP

Distance: 1.94 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913865715

Framwellgate School Durham

Address: Framwellgate School Durham, Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913866628

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Address: Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Crossgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU

Distance: 0.88 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913843887

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

Address: St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, North End, Durham, DH1 4NG

Distance: 0.59 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913848575

St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School

Address: St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School, North End, Durham, DH1 4NG

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact:

England Higher Schools

Durham Sixth Form Centre

Address: Durham Sixth Form Centre, Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG

Distance: 0.11 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913830708

New College Durham

Address: New College Durham, Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES

Distance: 1.40 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913754000

Nearest Dentists

CLAYPATH DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 71 CLAYPATH, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1QT

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact: :

BRIDGE HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 1ST FLOOR BRIDGE HOUSE, FRAMWELGATE BRIDGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4SJ

Distance: 0.24 miles

Contact: :

CASTLE VIEW SURGERY LTD

Address: 70A NORTH ROAD, DURHAM, DH1 4SQ

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.CASTLEVIEWSURGERY.COM

DUNELM ORTHODONTICS

Address: TENTER CHAMBERS, 58-62 NORTH ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4SQ

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact: :

THE COSMETIC DENTAL CLINIC

Address: 7 OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3HL

Distance: 0.34 miles

Contact: http: HTTP://THECOSMETICDENTALCLINIC.COM

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 18 OLD ELVET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3HL

Distance: 0.34 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

BOOTS

Address: 2-5 MARKET PLACE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3NB

Distance: 0.14 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3842213

WELL

Address: 25 GILESGATE, DURHAM, DH1 1QW

Distance: 0.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 865762

M WHITFIELD LIMITED

Address: 34 SUNDERLAND ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2LG

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3842172

LEAK CHEMISTS

Address: 29 FRONT STREET, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5EE

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3862193

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: DRAGON LANE, DURHAM, DH1 2XQ

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 03456 779201

NEWTON HALL PHARMACY

Address: 55 CARR HOUSE DRIVE, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM, DH1 5LT

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 866867

Nearest Opticians

WALKERS OPTICIANS

Address: 10 MARKET PLACE, DURHAM, DH1 3NB

Distance: 0.14 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DURHAM)

Address: 9 HIGH STREET, PRINCE BISHOPS SHOPPING CENTRE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3UJ

Distance: 0.14 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (DURHAM)

Address: UNIT 8 HIGH STREET, PRINCE BISHOPS SHOPPING CENTRE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3UJ

Distance: 0.14 miles

Contact: :

CONCEPT EYE CLINIC (DURHAM)

Address: 8 SADDLER STREET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3NP

Distance: 0.18 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (SILVER ST, DURHAM)

Address: 24 SILVER STREET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3RD

Distance: 0.20 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (DURHAM)

Address: UNIT 2, 1-4 NORTH ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4SH

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP

Address: 26 GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1QW

Distance: 0.31 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3746888

CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3

Address: GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3JX

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: :

CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3JX

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: :

CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3JX

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: :

STUDENT HEALTH CENTRE, DURHAM

Address: CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP, UNIVERSITY HEALTH AUTHORITY, GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3JX

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 865081

GILESGATE

Address: GILESGATE MEDICAL CENTRE, SUNDERLAND ROAD, GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2QQ

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3864242

Transport Links

Train Stations

Durham

Address: Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB

Postcode: DH1 4RB

Line: East Coast Main Line

Company: London North Eastern Railway

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 0.27 miles

Chester-le-Street

Address: Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE

Postcode: DH3 3EE

Line: East Coast Main Line

Company: Northern

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 5.23 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J62
Distance: 2.52 miles
Driving Time: 3.50 minutes
A1(M) J61
Distance: 4.70 miles
Driving Time: 8.28 minutes
A1(M) J63
Distance: 8.19 miles
Driving Time: 9.09 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 9.56 miles
Driving Time: 10.42 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyCity of Durham
Member or Parliament
Mary Kelly Foy
Mary Kelly Foy
Contact DetailsContact Mary Kelly Foy
Political PartyLabour

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of County Durham council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries - Durham County Council

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£163,000£135,000£144,6673
2015£250,000£250,000£250,0001
2016£160,000£160,000£160,0001
2017£287,000£187,000£237,9833
2020£150,000£150,000£150,0001
2021£185,000£185,000£185,0001
2022£169,000£174,000£171,5002
2023£260,000£260,000£260,0001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DH1 1SW
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 4SH0.42 miles Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP2.15 miles Directions to Aldi
Iceland, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP2.15 miles Directions to Iceland
Asda, Mercia Retail Park, DURHAM, DH1 5GF3.00 miles Directions to Asda
Tesco, High Street North, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8JG3.08 miles Directions to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH1 1SW
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY5.08 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ7.64 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB11.82 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ12.04 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH1 1SW
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD1.44 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD1.93 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP4.08 miles Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP
McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU5.16 miles Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU

KFC Restaurants near DH1 1SW
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS1.60 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB1.93 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD6.16 miles Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU8.33 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU8.59 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries