DH1 5LQ Postcode in Durham


DH1 5LQ is a Postcode in Bek Road

DH1 5LQ 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 (5LQ) 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 5.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.

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 5LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DH1 5LQ postcode have the street address of Bek Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH1 5LQ postcode is home to a bustling 43 residents!

DH1 5LQ is within the city of DURHAM.

The DH1 5LQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DH1 5LQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in DH1 5LQ are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

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Commercial0%
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Telephone Area Code for DH1 5LQ

The telephone area code for DH1 5LQ is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.7960062587
Longitude-1.5743947347

Retail and Shopping near DH1 5LQ

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
CARR HOUSE DRIVE DURHAM 0.22 DH1 5LT View on Google Maps
ALNWICK ROAD DURHAM 0.25 DH1 5LX View on Google Maps
PRIORY ROAD DURHAM 0.37 DH1 5JG View on Google Maps
BEECH ROAD DURHAM 0.47 DH1 5JE View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Durham 1.30 SSW 194.66
Hetton-le-Hole 5.17 ENE 70.58
Spennymoor 6.88 S 189.96
Stanley 7.11 NW 318.00
Washington 7.29 NNE 12.27
Willington 7.56 SW 219.20
Peterlee 9.85 ESE 104.26
Tow Law 10.19 WSW 251.07
Sunderland 10.57 NE 45.87
Sedgefield 11.07 SSE 153.66
Consett 11.07 WNW 291.09
Whickham 11.12 NNW 338.68
Gateshead 11.40 N 353.89

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Durham

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 42.00%W 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 16.00%W 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 9.00%W 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 4.00%W 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 6.00%WNW 25 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 4.00%WNW 27 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%WNW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00%NW 22 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00%NW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%NW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%WNW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%WNW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%WNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 18.00%SSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 18.00%SW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%WSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%WSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00%WSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 7.00%WSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 4.00%WSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 3.00%SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%SW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%SW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%SW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%SW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00%SW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00%SW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00%SW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00%SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00%SSW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps61.900
Median Mbps71.500
Maximum Mbps80.000

DH1 5LQ has an average download speed of 61.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,264 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

41% of postcodes (485,398) have slower broadband speeds.

59% of postcodes (697,979) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps15.300
Median Mbps19.500
Maximum Mbps20.000

DH1 5LQ has an average upload speed of 15.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,213 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

68% of postcodes (804,433) have slower upload speeds.

31% of postcodes (368,995) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Finchale Primary School

Address: Finchale Primary School, Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5XT

Distance: 0.36 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913865187

Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School

Address: Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School, Langley Road, Newton Hall Estate, Durham, DH1 5LP

Distance: 0.05 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913865975

Durham Newton Hall Infants' School

Address: Durham Newton Hall Infants' School, Langley Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5LP

Distance: 0.05 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913861203

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: 0.31 miles

Contact:

Framwellgate Moor Primary School

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

Distance: 0.48 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913865400

England Secondary Schools

Framwellgate School Durham

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

Distance: 0.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913866628

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

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

Distance: 1.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913843887

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

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

Distance: 0.95 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: 0.95 miles

Contact:

England Higher Schools

New College Durham

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

Distance: 0.80 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913754000

Nearest Dentists

FRONT STREET DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 21 FRONT STREET, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5EJ

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 22 FRONT STREET, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5EJ

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: :

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NORTH DURHAM (UHND)

Address: NORTH ROAD, DURHAM, DH1 5TW

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL DEPARTMENT

Address: UNHD, FIRST FLOOR, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5TW

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: :

H M PRISON

Address: LOW NEWTON, FINCHALE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5YA

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: :

H M PRISON FRANKLAND

Address: BRASSIDE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5YD

Distance: 1.14 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

NEWTON HALL PHARMACY

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

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 866867

LEAK CHEMISTS

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

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3862193

BOOTS

Address: UNIT B, ARNISON CENTRE RETAIL PK, PITY ME, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5GB

Distance: 0.80 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3869618

WELL

Address: 25 GILESGATE, DURHAM, DH1 1QW

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 865762

BOOTS

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

Distance: 1.32 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3842213

M WHITFIELD LIMITED

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

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3842172

Nearest Opticians

THE VILLAGE OPTICIANS (DURHAM)

Address: FINCHALE ROAD, DURHAM, DH1 5RW

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: :

L.J. ROBLEY OPTICIANS

Address: 22 FRONT STREET, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5EJ

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: :

ARNISON SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: UNIT S, ARNISON RETAIL CENTRE, PITY ME, DURHAM, DH1 5GB

Distance: 0.80 miles

Contact: :

AKS OPTICAL LTD

Address: THE BEECHES, SNIPERLEY HALL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5RA

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DURHAM)

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

Distance: 1.31 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (DURHAM)

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

Distance: 1.31 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: NEWTON DRIVE, DURHAM, DH1 5BH

Distance: 0.51 miles

Contact: :

CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP

Address: NEWTON DRIVE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5BH

Distance: 0.51 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3846171

MEDICAL CENTRE, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR

Address: MEDICAL CENTRE, 50 FRONT STREET, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5BL

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3866044

CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP

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

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3746888

GILESGATE

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

Distance: 1.45 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3864242

CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3

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

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: :

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: 1.18 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: 4.05 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J62
Distance: 4.46 miles
Driving Time: 6.94 minutes
A1(M) J63
Distance: 6.15 miles
Driving Time: 9.06 minutes
A1(M) J61
Distance: 6.37 miles
Driving Time: 11.31 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 7.45 miles
Driving Time: 10.32 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£115,000£115,000£115,0001
2015£97,500£97,500£97,5001
2017£110,000£106,500£108,2502
2021£93,000£128,500£110,7502
2022£135,000£143,500£138,1673
2024£120,000£120,000£120,0001

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 5LQ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Asda, Mercia Retail Park, DURHAM, DH1 5GF1.14 miles Directions to Asda
Sainsburys, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD1.25 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Iceland, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 4SH2.18 miles Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP3.01 miles Directions to Aldi
Iceland, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP3.01 miles Directions to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH1 5LQ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY6.20 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ6.47 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB10.67 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ10.87 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH1 5LQ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD0.78 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD1.73 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP5.12 miles Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP
McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU6.33 miles Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU

KFC Restaurants near DH1 5LQ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB0.80 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS1.92 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD7.33 miles Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU7.44 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU8.03 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park