The DH3 2 postcode sector stands on the Durham and Tyne & Wear border.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH3 2 postcode sector is home to a bustling 6,298 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 172 postcodes already in use, this leaves 228 units available.
The largest settlements in the DH3 2 postal code are Birtley and CHESTER LE STREET.
The DH3 2 Postcode shares a border with NE38 0 (WASHINGTON, Crowther), NE38 9 (WASHINGTON, High Rickleton, Picktree), DH2 1 (Pelton, Ouston, Birtley), DH3 4 (Great Lumley, CHESTER LE STREET, Lambton Park), NE37 1 (WASHINGTON, Armstrong) and DH3 1 (Birtley).
The sector is within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET.
DH3 2 is a postcode sector within the DH3 postcode district which is within the DH Durham postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the DH3 2 postal sector is the Chester Le Street Delivery Office.
The area of the DH3 2 postcode sector is 1.25 square miles which is 3.25 square kilometres or 802.43 square acres.
The DH3 2 postcode sector is crossed by the A1M Major A road.
The DH3 2 postcode sector is crossed by the A194M Major A road.
The DH3 2 postcode sector is crossed by the A195M Major A road.
Map of the DH3 2 Postcode Sector
Explore the DH3 2 postcode sector by using our free interactive map.
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Official List of Streets
Birtley (94 Streets)
CHESTER LE STREET (12 Streets)
Pelaw Grange (1 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
Birtley
BEACONSFIELD TERRACE BRIGHTLEA KATEREGINA RUSKIN ROAD STATION LANE THE UPLANDS CHURCH STREET GLENUCE HILL TOP PORTMEADS ROAD WESTERN HIGHWAYCHESTER LE STREET
PICKTREE LODGEWeather Forecast for DH3 2
Weather Forecast for Birtley
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 20.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 20.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | N 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 40.00% | E 9 mph |
Schools and Places of Education Within the DH3 2 Postcode Sector
Barley Mow Primary School
Community school
Pembroke Avenue, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ
Head: Mrs Nicola Watson
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2018-09-20 (2192 days ago)
Website: Visit Barley Mow Primary School Website
Phone: 01914102758
Number of Pupils: 170
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Academy converter
Birtley Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Head: Dr Andrew Fowler
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2022-11-16 (674 days ago)
Website: Visit Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Website
Phone: 01914334026
Number of Pupils: 1338
Portobello Primary School
Community school
Tamerton Drive, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Head: Mrs Jayne Humphrey
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-10-26 (330 days ago)
Website: Visit Portobello Primary School Website
Phone: 01914104571
Number of Pupils: 195
House Prices in the DH3 2 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £298,277 | 32 | £238,571 | 7 | £195,790 | 5 | £197,786 | 7 |
| Semi-Detached | £158,725 | 60 | £141,906 | 20 | £120,024 | 26 | £109,780 | 25 |
| Terraced | £82,113 | 32 | £92,472 | 16 | £90,750 | 27 | £95,260 | 20 |
| Flats | £107,750 | 2 | £76,875 | 4 | £61,200 | 5 | £53,000 | 1 |
Important Postcodes DH3 2 in the Postcode Sector
DH3 2AJ is the postcode for Barley Mow Village Hall, Bedford Avenue
DH3 2AP is the postcode for Shadon House Residential Home, Northumberland Place, and Shadon House, Northumberland Place
DH3 2DJ is the postcode for Barley Mow Primary School, Pembroke Avenue, and Birtley Childrens Centre, Pembroke Avenue
DH3 2LP is the postcode for Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Portobello Road, Birtley, and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Portobello Road
DH3 2LY is the postcode for Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive
DH3 2PA is the postcode for Birtley Swimming Centre, Durham Road
DH3 2PN is the postcode for Birtley St. Josephs RC School, School Street
DH3 2PP is the postcode for Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Ravensworth Terrace, and River Tyne Academy, Birtley Lane
DH3 2QT is the postcode for Birtley Medical Group Practice, Durham Road
DH3 2TB is the postcode for SPORTS BUILDING, Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, Leisure Centre, Durham Road, and Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, Leisure Centre, Durham Road
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