DH3 1RJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1RJ) 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:
- Postal Area. In our case DH which means Durham.
- Postal District. In our case DH3.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH3 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RJ.
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 DH3 1RJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH3 1RJ postcode have the street address of The Uplands
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH3 1RJ postcode is home to a bustling 106 residents!
DH3 1RJ is within the Settlement of Birtley.
The DH3 1RJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH3 1RJ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in DH3 1RJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH3 1RJ
The telephone area code for DH3 1RJ is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.8986715091 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.56532977479 |
Retail and Shopping near DH3 1RJ
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
DURHAM ROAD
CHESTER-LE-STREET
BIRTLEY
0.57
DH3 2PG
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PARSONS ROAD
WASHINGTON
1.24
NE37 1EZ
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THE GALLERIES
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON TOWN CENTRE
1.30
NE38 7SA
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WREKENTON ROW
GATESHEAD
1.76
NE9 7JD
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Washington
1.19
E
89.19
Gateshead
4.52
NNW
339.62
Stanley
5.44
WSW
250.40
Hebburn
5.46
NNE
20.49
Whickham
5.48
NW
306.50
Wallsend
6.52
N
11.12
Hetton-le-Hole
7.03
SE
140.08
Durham
8.38
S
184.72
South Shields
8.70
NE
37.59
Whitburn
8.76
ENE
65.73
Ryton
9.40
WNW
303.21
Seaham
10.18
ESE
114.88
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Birtley
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 06:00 to 09:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 8.00% W 20 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 2.00% W 22 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 6.00% W 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 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 5.00% WNW 22 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 20 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% WNW 18 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00% NW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°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 2.0°C) 4.00% W 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00% SW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 18.00% SSW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 15.00% SW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00% WSW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00% WSW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00% WSW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 5.00% WSW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 12.0°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% WSW 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 3.00% SW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Partly cloudy (night) 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00% SW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00% SW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00% SW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sunny day 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00% SW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 0.00% SW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00% SW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 1.00% SSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 1.00% SSW 9 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 20.500 Median Mbps 21.100 Maximum Mbps 28.480
DH3 1RJ has an average download speed of 20.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
351 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (41,844) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,142,446) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 1.900 Median Mbps 1.800 Maximum Mbps 4.180
DH3 1RJ has an average upload speed of 1.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
885 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (32,856) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,150,900) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Address: Usworth Colliery Primary School, Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BL
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: 01914178888
Barmston Village Primary School
Address: Barmston Village Primary School, Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8JA
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: 01914175945
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01914906454
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Washington RC School
Address: St Joseph's Washington RC School, Village Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HU
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact:
Wessington Primary School
Address: Wessington Primary School, Lanercost, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7PY
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01914187916
Albany Village Primary School
Address: Albany Village Primary School, Crossgill, Albany, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1UA
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01914155700
Lambton Primary School
Address: Lambton Primary School, Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01914813993
Holley Park Academy
Address: Holley Park Academy, Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01914170303
Oxclose Primary Academy
Address: Oxclose Primary Academy, Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01915008790
Rickleton Primary School
Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01914155050
St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01919171665
Springwell Village Primary School
Address: Springwell Village Primary School, Westfield Crescent, Springwell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7RX
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact:
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Address: Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01914334200
Portobello Primary School
Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01914104571
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley, Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact:
Birtley East Community Primary School
Address: Birtley East Community Primary School, Highfield, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 1QQ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01914102551
Harlow Green Community Primary School
Address: Harlow Green Community Primary School, Harlow Green Lane, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7TB
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01914876703
England Secondary Schools
Washington School
Address: Washington School, Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact:
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School
Address: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact:
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01915111600
Oxclose Community Academy
Address: Oxclose Community Academy, Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01914195120
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Address: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01914334026
Nearest Dentists
DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 NEALE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LR
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SUITE
Address: GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
HEALTH CENTRE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
SUNDERLAND TPCT DENTAL SERVICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 2 IMPERIAL BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LG
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4102125
WELL
Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 103135
BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK
Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 102198
BOOTS
Address: THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7RT
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161680
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4972410
GALLERIES PHARMACY
Address: INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SS
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 179997
Nearest Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (BIRTLEY)
Address: 56 DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QJ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
DAWSON OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS - SAINSBURYS
Address: THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
K MCGUINNESS OPTICIANS
Address: 64 THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7RR
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
WASHINGTON EYECARE LTD - WASHINGTON
Address: UNIT 77, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SD
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
R BLACK OPTICIANS
Address: 20 THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4921022
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE, WASHINGTON HIGHWAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5435555
SUNDERLAND GP ALLIANCE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CTR., WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4166130
RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OFFICE ROW, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EH
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4150576
Transport Links
Train Stations
Heworth
Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Postcode: NE10 0NE
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.67 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: 3.09 miles
Manors
Address: Manors station, off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6UR
Postcode: NE1 6UR
Line: East Coast Main Line|Tyne and Wear Metro
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.35 miles
Newcastle
Address: Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5DL
Postcode: NE1 5DL
Line: East Coast Main Line|Durham Coast Line|Tyne Valley line
Company: London North Eastern Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.23 miles
Dunston
Address: Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Postcode: NE11 9SS
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.65 miles
MetroCentre
Address: Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GA
Postcode: NE11 9GA
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.75 miles
Sunderland
Address: Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HP
Postcode: SR1 3HP
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.28 miles
Blaydon
Address: Blaydon station, Tyne Street, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4JB
Postcode: NE21 4JB
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.46 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A194(M) J1Distance: 1.56 milesDriving Time: 2.24 minutesA1(M) J64Distance: 2.04 milesDriving Time: 3.55 minutesA1(M) J63Distance: 2.91 milesDriving Time: 5.12 minutesA194(M) J2Distance: 3.23 milesDriving Time: 3.87 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Washington and Gateshead South Member or Parliament 
Mrs Sharon Hodgson Contact Details Contact Mrs Sharon Hodgson Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Gateshead 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 - Gateshead Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £224,950 £205,000 £214,975 2 2015 £215,000 £202,500 £208,750 2 2016 £198,000 £185,000 £186,667 3 2017 £200,000 £200,000 £200,000 1 2021 £245,000 £245,000 £245,000 1 2022 £278,000 £278,000 £278,000 1 2023 £285,000 £285,000 £285,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DH3 1RJ Supermarket Distance Directions Morrisons, Arndale Houses, Durham Road, Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PG 0.91 miles Directions to Morrisons Aldi, Armstrong Road, WASHINGTON, NE37 1PR 1.48 miles Directions to Aldi Sainsburys, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU 2.07 miles Directions to Sainsburys Iceland, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SA 2.10 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF 2.11 miles Directions to Asda
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DH3 1RJ Burger King Distance Directions Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 0.68 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB 3.87 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ 4.02 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12 Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL 5.26 miles Directions to Newcastle Railway Station
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH3 1RJ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB 1.30 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA 2.61 miles Directions to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD 2.76 miles Directions to McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD McDonald's, Shearlegs Road, GATESHEAD, NE8 3EJ 4.50 miles Directions to McDonald's, Shearlegs Road, GATESHEAD, NE8 3EJ
KFC Restaurants near DH3 1RJ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU 1.29 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ 3.81 miles Directions to KFC Gateshead - Felling KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN 4.48 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road KFC, Albion Row, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE6 1LL 5.14 miles Directions to KFC Byker - Shields Road KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU 5.42 miles Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURHAM ROAD | CHESTER-LE-STREET | BIRTLEY | 0.57 | DH3 2PG | View on Google Maps |
| PARSONS ROAD | WASHINGTON | 1.24 | NE37 1EZ | View on Google Maps | |
| THE GALLERIES | WASHINGTON | WASHINGTON TOWN CENTRE | 1.30 | NE38 7SA | View on Google Maps |
| WREKENTON ROW | GATESHEAD | 1.76 | NE9 7JD | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1.19 | E | 89.19 |
| Gateshead | 4.52 | NNW | 339.62 |
| Stanley | 5.44 | WSW | 250.40 |
| Hebburn | 5.46 | NNE | 20.49 |
| Whickham | 5.48 | NW | 306.50 |
| Wallsend | 6.52 | N | 11.12 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 7.03 | SE | 140.08 |
| Durham | 8.38 | S | 184.72 |
| South Shields | 8.70 | NE | 37.59 |
| Whitburn | 8.76 | ENE | 65.73 |
| Ryton | 9.40 | WNW | 303.21 |
| Seaham | 10.18 | ESE | 114.88 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Birtley
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 8.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | W 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 | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 20 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% | WNW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°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 2.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°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% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 20.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 21.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 28.480 |
DH3 1RJ has an average download speed of 20.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
351 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (41,844) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,142,446) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 1.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 4.180 |
DH3 1RJ has an average upload speed of 1.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
885 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (32,856) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,150,900) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Address: Usworth Colliery Primary School, Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BL
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: 01914178888
Barmston Village Primary School
Address: Barmston Village Primary School, Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8JA
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: 01914175945
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01914906454
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Washington RC School
Address: St Joseph's Washington RC School, Village Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HU
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact:
Wessington Primary School
Address: Wessington Primary School, Lanercost, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7PY
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01914187916
Albany Village Primary School
Address: Albany Village Primary School, Crossgill, Albany, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1UA
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01914155700
Lambton Primary School
Address: Lambton Primary School, Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01914813993
Holley Park Academy
Address: Holley Park Academy, Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01914170303
Oxclose Primary Academy
Address: Oxclose Primary Academy, Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01915008790
Rickleton Primary School
Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01914155050
St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01919171665
Springwell Village Primary School
Address: Springwell Village Primary School, Westfield Crescent, Springwell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7RX
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact:
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Address: Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01914334200
Portobello Primary School
Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01914104571
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley, Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact:
Birtley East Community Primary School
Address: Birtley East Community Primary School, Highfield, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 1QQ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01914102551
Harlow Green Community Primary School
Address: Harlow Green Community Primary School, Harlow Green Lane, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7TB
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01914876703
England Secondary Schools
Washington School
Address: Washington School, Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact:
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School
Address: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact:
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01915111600
Oxclose Community Academy
Address: Oxclose Community Academy, Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01914195120
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Address: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01914334026
Nearest Dentists
DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 NEALE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LR
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SUITE
Address: GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
HEALTH CENTRE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
SUNDERLAND TPCT DENTAL SERVICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 2 IMPERIAL BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LG
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4102125
WELL
Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 103135
BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK
Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 102198
BOOTS
Address: THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7RT
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161680
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4972410
GALLERIES PHARMACY
Address: INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SS
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 179997
Nearest Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (BIRTLEY)
Address: 56 DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QJ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
DAWSON OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS - SAINSBURYS
Address: THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
K MCGUINNESS OPTICIANS
Address: 64 THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7RR
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
WASHINGTON EYECARE LTD - WASHINGTON
Address: UNIT 77, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SD
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
R BLACK OPTICIANS
Address: 20 THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4921022
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE, WASHINGTON HIGHWAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5435555
SUNDERLAND GP ALLIANCE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CTR., WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4166130
RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OFFICE ROW, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EH
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4150576
Transport Links
Train Stations
Heworth
Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Postcode: NE10 0NE
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.67 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: 3.09 miles
Manors
Address: Manors station, off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6UR
Postcode: NE1 6UR
Line: East Coast Main Line|Tyne and Wear Metro
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.35 miles
Newcastle
Address: Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5DL
Postcode: NE1 5DL
Line: East Coast Main Line|Durham Coast Line|Tyne Valley line
Company: London North Eastern Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.23 miles
Dunston
Address: Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Postcode: NE11 9SS
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.65 miles
MetroCentre
Address: Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GA
Postcode: NE11 9GA
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.75 miles
Sunderland
Address: Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HP
Postcode: SR1 3HP
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.28 miles
Blaydon
Address: Blaydon station, Tyne Street, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4JB
Postcode: NE21 4JB
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.46 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Mrs Sharon Hodgson |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Gateshead 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 - Gateshead CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £224,950 | £205,000 | £214,975 | 2 |
| 2015 | £215,000 | £202,500 | £208,750 | 2 |
| 2016 | £198,000 | £185,000 | £186,667 | 3 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Arndale Houses, Durham Road, Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PG | 0.91 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Armstrong Road, WASHINGTON, NE37 1PR | 1.48 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 2.07 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SA | 2.10 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF | 2.11 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 0.68 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 3.87 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 4.02 miles | Directions to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL | 5.26 miles | Directions to Newcastle Railway Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 1.30 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 2.61 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD | 2.76 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD |
| McDonald's, Shearlegs Road, GATESHEAD, NE8 3EJ | 4.50 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Shearlegs Road, GATESHEAD, NE8 3EJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 1.29 miles | Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ | 3.81 miles | Directions to KFC Gateshead - Felling |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 4.48 miles | Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Albion Row, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE6 1LL | 5.14 miles | Directions to KFC Byker - Shields Road |
| KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 5.42 miles | Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park |