Map of the DH2 Postcode District
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Where is the DH2 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to DH2
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Chester-le-Street | 1.33 | E |
| Stanley | 3.53 | W |
| Washington | 3.81 | NE |
| Annfield Plain | 5.51 | W |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 5.55 | ESE |
| Durham | 5.93 | S |
| Whickham | 6.39 | NNW |
| Gateshead | 6.74 | N |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 6.82 | ESE |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 7.99 | N |
| Blaydon | 8.26 | NNW |
| Hebburn | 8.42 | NNE |
| Consett | 9.05 | W |
| Sunderland | 9.31 | ENE |
| Wallsend | 9.37 | NNE |
| Jarrow | 9.43 | NNE |
| Ryton | 9.85 | NW |
| Willington | 11.01 | SSW |
| Seaham | 11.04 | E |
| Longbenton | 11.12 | N |
The post town for this district is CHESTER LE STREET.
Postcode Information for District DH2 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 799)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER LE STREET | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 2 | 164 |
| CHESTER LE STREET | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 3 | 135 |
| Pelton | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 1 | 134 |
| Ouston | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 1 | 104 |
| Pelton Fell | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 2 | 88 |
| Newfield | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 2 | 36 |
| Nettlesworth | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 3 | 23 |
| Grange Villa | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 3 | 19 |
| Kimblesworth | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 3 | 16 |
| Chester Moor | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 3 | 15 |
| Waldridge | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 3 | 14 |
| Tan Hills | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 3 | 13 |
| Birtley | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 1 | 12 |
| Drum Industrial Estate | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 1 | 10 |
| Plawsworth | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 3 | 7 |
| Plawsworth Gate | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 3 | 3 |
| Hett Hills | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 3 | 3 |
| Low Urpeth | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 1 | 1 |
| High Flatts | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 1 | 1 |
| South Pelaw | CHESTER LE STREET | DH2 2 | 1 |
Retail and Shopping in DH2
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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FRONT STREET
CHESTER-LE-STREET
PELTON
19
DH2 1DD
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRONT STREET | CHESTER-LE-STREET | PELTON | 19 | DH2 1DD | View on Google Maps |
The DH2 postcode district in Durham, England, is primarily represented by the settlement of Birtley in the town of Chester Le Street. Other significant settlements include Drum Industrial Estate, High Flatts, Low Urpeth, Ouston, and Pelton. The county is Durham while the most significant post town is also Chester Le Street.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the County Durham (704 postal codes), and finally, the Gateshead District (B) area (5 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the DH2 postal code is CHESTER LE STREET followed by Pelton, and Ouston.
The DH2 Postcode shares a border with DH1 (DURHAM, Pity Me, High Shincliffe), DH7 (Sacriston, Brandon, Ushaw Moor), DH3 (Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, Great Lumley) and NE11 (GATESHEAD, Team Valley Trading Estate, Dunston).
Dentists in the DH2 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheldon Terrace Dental Practice P'ship | 2 WHELDON TERRACE , PELTON , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 1DA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Roseberry School House | PELTON LANE , PELTON , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 1NP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Alpha Dental | UNIT 3, 47 GIBSIDE , CHESTER LE STREET , DH2 2TT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the DH2 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pelton | , PELTON LANE , PELTON , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 1HS | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | Pelton Fell | , PELTON FELL , PELTON FELL , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 2NH | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 3 | Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group | , PELTON LANE , PELTON , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 1HS | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Cestria Health Centre | , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 3DJ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Villages Medical Group | , PELTON FELL , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 2NJ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 | , THE LAVENDER CENTRE , PELTON LANE , CHESTER LE STREET , DH2 1HS | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the DH2 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centrechem | PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR , OUSTON LANE , PELTON , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 1EZ | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Pelton Fell Pharmacy | FELL ROAD , PELTON FELL , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 2NR | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Boots | WHITEHILL WAY , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 3DJ | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Vigo Pharmacy | UNIT 1D , DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE , CHESTER LE STREET , COUNTY DURHAM , DH2 1SS | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the DH2 District
No Opticians found in this district.
Schools in the Sector
Pelton Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Ouston Lane , Pelton , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 1EZ
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Telfer (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address: Pelton Lane , Pelton , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 1NP
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Dunn (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: St Benet's Way , Ouston , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 1QX
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Young (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Ouston Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Arisaig , Ouston , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 1RQ
Headteacher: Mrs L Lavelle (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Ouston Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Arisaig , Ouston , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 1RQ
Headteacher: Mrs L Lavelle (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Bullion Lane Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Bullion Lane , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 2DP
Headteacher: Miss Sarah Barningham (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Hilda Park , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 2JT
Headteacher: Ms Rachel Butler (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Newker Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Waldridge Road , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 3AA
Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Kirkland (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
The Hermitage School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Waldridge Lane , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 3AD
Headteacher: Mr Matthew James Murray (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
The Hermitage Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address: Waldridge Lane , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 3AD
Headteacher: Felicity Jane Smith (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses
Nettlesworth Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Front Street , Nettlesworth , Chester le Street
Postcode: DH2 3PF
Headteacher: Mrs Donna Lee (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessable Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J63
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.21
Average Driving Distance: 2.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 704
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.46
Average Driving Distance: 3.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 704
A194(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.13
Average Driving Distance: 5.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 700
A194(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.44
Average Driving Distance: 6.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 264
A1(M) J62
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.67
Average Driving Distance: 7.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 440
A1(M) J61
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.34
Average Driving Distance: 8.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 4
Weather Forecast for Chester-Le-Street
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | W 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 38.00% | W 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 37.00% | W 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 43.00% | W 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 37.00% | W 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 11.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 3.00% | W 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DH2 1 | Chester Le Street Delivery Office |
| DH2 2 | Chester Le Street Delivery Office |
| DH2 3 | Chester Le Street Delivery Office |
| D | H | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| D | H | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions.
| Cragside House, Gardens and Estate. |
|---|
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Cragside House, Gardens and Estate. on Google Maps |
Street List for the DH2 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £1,950 | £1,950 | £1,950 |
| 2 | £450 | £2,167 | £860 |
| 3 | £550 | £1,100 | £724 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | |
| 1 | £25,000 | £45,000 | £30,833 |
| 2 | £38,000 | £205,000 | £109,735 |
| 3 | £60,000 | £350,000 | £171,954 |
| 4 | £220,000 | £525,000 | £311,388 |
| 5 | £330,000 | £700,000 | £449,167 |
| 6 | £390,000 | £1,100,000 | £745,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Chester Le Street | YOUR MOVE Chris Stonock | 53 Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BH | 0191 625 0230 |
 | Chester Le Street | J W Wood | 3 Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BQ | 0191 625 0107 |
 | Chester Le Street | Copeland Residential | 5 Ashfield Terrace Chester Le Street DH3 3PD | 0191 625 0929 |
 | Chester le Street | Reeds Rains | Bridge End Chambers, Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3QY | 0191 625 0992 |
 | Chester Le Street | Robinsons | 45 Front Street Chester Le Street DH3 3BH | 0191 387 3000 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £236,921 | 115 | £227,570 | 117 | £218,783 | 111 | £195,530 | 122 |
| Semi-Detached | £129,967 | 147 | £131,719 | 188 | £126,195 | 155 | £127,884 | 158 |
| Terraced | £99,698 | 187 | £90,907 | 182 | £83,941 | 174 | £87,179 | 183 |
| Flats | £71,629 | 27 | £84,782 | 25 | £74,884 | 28 | £78,412 | 39 |