DH3 2EL Postcode in Birtley


DH3 2EL is the Postcode in Langdale

DH3 2EL 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 (2EL) 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 DH3.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DH3 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EL.

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 2EL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DH3 2EL postcode have the street address of Langdale.

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH3 2EL postcode is home to a bustling 47 residents!

DH3 2EL is within the Settlement of Birtley.

The DH3 2EL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DH3 2EL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and mid-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are mid-terraced.

Most properties in DH3 2EL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for DH3 2EL

The telephone area code for DH3 2EL is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.8820454048
Longitude-1.56497869166

Retail and Shopping near DH3 2EL

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
DURHAM ROAD CHESTER-LE-STREET BIRTLEY 0.98 DH3 2PG View on Google Maps
BRIDGE END CHESTER-LE-STREET 1.62 DH3 3RE View on Google Maps
NORTH BURNS CHESTER-LE-STREET 1.62 DH3 3TF View on Google Maps
SOUTH BURNS CHESTER-LE-STREET 1.68 DH3 3EZ View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Washington 1.66 NE 45.17
Stanley 5.18 W 262.55
Gateshead 5.62 NNW 343.58
Hetton-le-Hole 6.18 SE 133.32
Whickham 6.25 NW 314.94
Hebburn 6.55 NNE 16.85
Durham 7.24 S 185.58
Sunderland 7.36 E 78.99
Wallsend 7.65 N 9.36
Whitburn 9.28 ENE 59.20
Seaham 9.74 ESE 108.75
Prudhoe 12.72 WNW 295.67

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Birtley

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%NW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%WSW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 5.00%WNW 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 5.00%W 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00%W 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%W 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%WSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%W 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00%SW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00%SW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 0.00%SW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 0.00%WSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%WSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%WSW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%WSW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%WSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%W 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°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) 6.00%W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00%WSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%WSW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00%WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%WSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 13.00%WSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%WSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 10.00%W 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00%WNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%WNW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 10.00%NW 16 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps51.400
Median Mbps47.400
Maximum Mbps78.120

DH3 2EL has an average download speed of 51.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,574 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

28% of postcodes (331,092) have slower broadband speeds.

72% of postcodes (851,975) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps13.700
Median Mbps10.000
Maximum Mbps20.000

DH3 2EL has an average upload speed of 13.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,579 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

52% of postcodes (615,006) have slower upload speeds.

47% of postcodes (558,056) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Barmston Village Primary School

Address: Barmston Village Primary School, Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8JA

Distance: 2.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914175945

John F Kennedy Primary School

Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR

Distance: 2.36 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914906454

John F Kennedy Primary School

Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR

Distance: 2.36 miles

Contact:

Fatfield Academy

Address: Fatfield Academy, Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB

Distance: 1.87 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914166728

Fatfield Primary School

Address: Fatfield Primary School, Southcroft, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB

Distance: 1.87 miles

Contact:

Albany Village Primary School

Address: Albany Village Primary School, Crossgill, Albany, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1UA

Distance: 2.20 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914155700

Lambton Primary School

Address: Lambton Primary School, Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL

Distance: 1.17 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914813993

Holley Park Academy

Address: Holley Park Academy, Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR

Distance: 1.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914170303

Oxclose Primary Academy

Address: Oxclose Primary Academy, Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA

Distance: 1.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915008790

Rickleton Primary School

Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ

Distance: 0.61 miles

School Website

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: 1.50 miles

Contact:

Blackfell Primary School

Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA

Distance: 1.59 miles

School Website

Contact: 01919171665

Ravensworth Terrace Primary School

Address: Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY

Distance: 1.11 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914334200

Portobello Primary School

Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY

Distance: 0.41 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914104571

Barley Mow Primary School

Address: Barley Mow Primary School, Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ

Distance: 0.31 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914102758

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: 0.92 miles

Contact:

Pelton Community Primary School

Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ

Distance: 1.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913700260

England Secondary Schools

St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School

Address: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF

Distance: 1.80 miles

Contact:

Biddick Academy

Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL

Distance: 2.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915111600

Oxclose Community Academy

Address: Oxclose Community Academy, Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN

Distance: 1.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914195120

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

Address: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP

Distance: 0.89 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914334026

Nearest Dentists

DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 4 NEALE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LR

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: :

RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED

Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ

Distance: 1.68 miles

Contact: :

THE DENTAL SUITE

Address: GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ

Distance: 1.77 miles

Contact: :

HEALTH CENTRE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ

Distance: 1.77 miles

Contact: :

GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ

Distance: 1.77 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

WOODLANDS PHARMACY

Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ

Distance: 0.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01914 155632

BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK

Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01914 102198

WELL

Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG

Distance: 0.95 miles

Contact: tel: 01914 103135

VANTAGE CHEMIST

Address: 2 IMPERIAL BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LG

Distance: 1.14 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 4102125

VIGO PHARMACY

Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 402425

CENTRECHEM

Address: PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR, OUSTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1EZ

Distance: 1.61 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 700351

Nearest Opticians

OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)

Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: :

SIGHTDIRECT LTD

Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: :

DAWSON OPTICIANS

Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS

Distance: 1.03 miles

Contact: :

THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (BIRTLEY)

Address: 56 DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QJ

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: :

4692 WASHINGTON

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NF

Distance: 1.74 miles

Contact: :

RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET

Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD

Distance: 1.75 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

WOODLANDS SURGERY

Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ

Distance: 0.69 miles

Contact: :

RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: OFFICE ROW, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EH

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 4150576

BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT

Distance: 0.82 miles

Contact: :

BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP

Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT

Distance: 0.82 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 4921022

I J HEALTHCARE

Address: 3 SWISS COTTAGES, VIGO LANE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AB

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 4161641

BRIDGE END SURGERY

Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL

Distance: 1.61 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3883236

Transport Links

Train Stations

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: 1.97 miles

Heworth

Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE

Postcode: NE10 0NE

Line: Durham Coast Line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.82 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: 7.43 miles

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 fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.12 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: 6.46 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: 6.31 miles

Dunston

Address: Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS

Postcode: NE11 9SS

Line: Tyne Valley line

Company: Northern

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.59 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: 6.64 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: 8.24 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J64
Distance: 0.88 miles
Driving Time: 1.66 minutes
A1(M) J63
Distance: 1.75 miles
Driving Time: 3.22 minutes
A194(M) J1
Distance: 3.31 miles
Driving Time: 4.00 minutes
A194(M) J2
Distance: 5.27 miles
Driving Time: 5.90 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead South
Member or Parliament
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Contact DetailsContact Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Political PartyLabour

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
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£133,853£133,853£133,8531
2015£110,000£110,000£110,0001
2016£124,000£61,000£92,5002
2017£150,000£150,000£150,0001
2019£179,950£145,000£158,3173
2020£245,000£245,000£245,0001
2024£185,000£185,000£185,0001

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 DH3 2EL
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Morrisons, Arndale Houses, Durham Road, Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PG1.57 miles Directions to Morrisons
Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN2.50 miles Directions to Aldi
Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF2.61 miles Directions to Tesco
Asda, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF2.79 miles Directions to Asda
Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ2.84 miles Directions to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH3 2EL
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ0.54 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB4.89 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ5.10 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12
Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL6.34 miles Directions to Newcastle Railway Station

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH3 2EL
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB1.77 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB
McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA3.07 miles Directions to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA
McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD3.60 miles Directions to McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD5.23 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD

KFC Restaurants near DH3 2EL
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU1.82 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN4.52 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ4.95 miles Directions to KFC Gateshead - Felling
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB5.24 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU5.80 miles Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park