DH6 1LB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1LB) 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 DH6.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH6 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LB.
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 DH6 1LB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH6 1LB postcode have the street address of South Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH6 1LB postcode is home to a bustling 49 residents!
DH6 1LB is within the village of Shadforth.
The DH6 1LB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH6 1LB are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in DH6 1LB are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.7673393679 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.47155476438 |
Retail and Shopping near DH6 1LB
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
FRONT STREET
DURHAM
SHERBURN VILLAGE
1.48
DH6 1HD
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FRONT STREET EAST
DURHAM
HASWELL
2.44
DH6 2BL
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CHEVELEY PARK SHOPPING CENTRE
DURHAM
2.49
DH1 2AA
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ALEXANDRA TERRACE
DURHAM
WHEATLEY HILL
2.65
DH6 3JW
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Hetton-le-Hole
3.77
NNE
11.76
Durham
4.50
W
279.38
Peterlee
5.45
E
94.73
Ferryhill
6.40
SSW
212.22
Spennymoor
7.16
SW
227.89
Seaham
7.29
NE
48.78
Sedgefield
7.98
S
174.29
Washington
9.45
NNW
344.40
Willington
9.70
WSW
246.52
Stanley
11.47
NW
309.42
Hartlepool
11.80
ESE
118.64
Billingham
13.10
SSE
147.53
Hebburn
14.31
N
352.73
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Durham Botanic Garden
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 03:00 to 06:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 35.00% W 18 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) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 6.00% WNW 25 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00% WNW 25 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 25 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% NW 22 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% NW 20 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°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 -2.0°C) 1.00% WNW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°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 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00% SW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 18.00% SSW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 18.00% SW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00% WSW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°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 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 7.00% 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 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°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 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°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 7.0°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) 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00% SSW 9 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 58.100 Median Mbps 61.200 Maximum Mbps 79.670
DH6 1LB has an average download speed of 58.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,427 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
37% of postcodes (432,588) have slower broadband speeds.
63% of postcodes (750,626) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 15.400 Median Mbps 18.800 Maximum Mbps 20.000
DH6 1LB has an average upload speed of 15.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,994 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
69% of postcodes (815,646) have slower upload speeds.
30% of postcodes (358,001) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Ludworth Primary School
Address: Ludworth Primary School, Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01429820207
Sherburn Primary School
Address: Sherburn Primary School, Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village, Durham, County Durham, DH6 1DU
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01913720281
Pittington Primary School
Address: Pittington Primary School, Hallgarth Lane, Pittington, Pittington Primary School, DURHAM, DH6 1AF
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01913720314
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: :
BELMONT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWLANDS ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1AP
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
EAST FINCHLEY SMILES LIMITED
Address: WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, DURHAM ROAD WEST, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: :
BOWBURN DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GROUND FLOOR SUITE, WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 54 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JN
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 2A MAYNARDS ROW, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1QF
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SHERBURN VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 2 HARLEY TERRACE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, SHERBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1DS
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3720767
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820297
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
J & L C CLARK CHEMISTS
Address: CLARKS CHEMIST, 10, CHEVELEY PARK SHOPPING CENTRE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2AA
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3863683
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, THORNLEY ROAD, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NR
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820313
BELMONT PHARMACY
Address: 6 BLUE HOUSE BUILDINGS, HIGH STREET, CARRVILLE, DURHAM, DH1 1AR
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 847708
Nearest Opticians
KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE
Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (DURHAM)
Address: DRAGONS LANE, DRAGONVILLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2RS
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
DURHAM EXTRA
Address: DRAGON LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2XQ
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: :
COSTSPEX
Address: 41 DRAGONVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK, DRAGON LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2XU
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BERRY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 41A MARSHALL TERRACE, GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2HX
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BERRY OPTOMETRIST LTD (SSECS)
Address: THE JAM POT, 41 MARSHALL TERRACE, DURHAM, DH1 2HX
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
THE SURGERY - DUNELM ROAD
Address: DUNELM ROAD, THORNLEY, DURHAM, DH6 3HW
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
PHOENIX MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DUNELM ROAD, THORNLEY, DURHAM, DH6 3HW
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: GRAY AVENUE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, DH6 1JE
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
BELMONT & SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SHERBURN SURGERY, GRAY AVENUE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1JE
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3720441
HASWELL SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263900
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.47 miles
Seaham
Address: Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
Postcode: SR7 0XX
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.07 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.37 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J62Distance: 4.36 milesDriving Time: 7.56 minutesA1(M) J61Distance: 5.06 milesDriving Time: 7.08 minutesA1(M) J63Distance: 8.98 milesDriving Time: 13.68 minutesA1(M) J60Distance: 10.95 milesDriving Time: 12.77 minutesA1(M) J64Distance: 11.20 milesDriving Time: 16.34 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency City of Durham Member or Parliament 
Mary Kelly Foy Contact Details Contact Mary Kelly Foy Political Party Labour
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
Year High Low Average Sales 2015 £172,000 £172,000 £172,000 1 2016 £115,000 £115,000 £115,000 1 2022 £190,000 £190,000 £190,000 1 2024 £161,500 £161,500 £161,500 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DH6 1LB Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP 4.60 miles Directions to Aldi Iceland, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP 4.60 miles Directions to Iceland Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP 8.47 miles Directions to Iceland Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ 8.53 miles Directions to Lidl Aldi, Knollside Close, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2UD 11.37 miles Directions to Aldi
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DH6 1LB Burger King Distance Directions Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY 4.86 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 9.12 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB 12.52 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ 12.56 miles Directions to Teesbay Retail Park
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH6 1LB Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD 2.85 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP 3.40 miles Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU 5.07 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD 5.11 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
KFC Restaurants near DH6 1LB Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS 2.67 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU 5.07 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB 5.16 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD 6.35 miles Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN 8.73 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRONT STREET | DURHAM | SHERBURN VILLAGE | 1.48 | DH6 1HD | View on Google Maps |
| FRONT STREET EAST | DURHAM | HASWELL | 2.44 | DH6 2BL | View on Google Maps |
| CHEVELEY PARK SHOPPING CENTRE | DURHAM | 2.49 | DH1 2AA | View on Google Maps | |
| ALEXANDRA TERRACE | DURHAM | WHEATLEY HILL | 2.65 | DH6 3JW | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton-le-Hole | 3.77 | NNE | 11.76 |
| Durham | 4.50 | W | 279.38 |
| Peterlee | 5.45 | E | 94.73 |
| Ferryhill | 6.40 | SSW | 212.22 |
| Spennymoor | 7.16 | SW | 227.89 |
| Seaham | 7.29 | NE | 48.78 |
| Sedgefield | 7.98 | S | 174.29 |
| Washington | 9.45 | NNW | 344.40 |
| Willington | 9.70 | WSW | 246.52 |
| Stanley | 11.47 | NW | 309.42 |
| Hartlepool | 11.80 | ESE | 118.64 |
| Billingham | 13.10 | SSE | 147.53 |
| Hebburn | 14.31 | N | 352.73 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Durham Botanic Garden
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 35.00% | W 18 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) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°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 -2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°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 | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°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 | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | 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 | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°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 | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°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 7.0°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) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 58.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 61.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
DH6 1LB has an average download speed of 58.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,427 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
37% of postcodes (432,588) have slower broadband speeds.
63% of postcodes (750,626) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH6 1LB has an average upload speed of 15.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,994 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
69% of postcodes (815,646) have slower upload speeds.
30% of postcodes (358,001) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Ludworth Primary School
Address: Ludworth Primary School, Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01429820207
Sherburn Primary School
Address: Sherburn Primary School, Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village, Durham, County Durham, DH6 1DU
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01913720281
Pittington Primary School
Address: Pittington Primary School, Hallgarth Lane, Pittington, Pittington Primary School, DURHAM, DH6 1AF
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01913720314
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: :
BELMONT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWLANDS ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1AP
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
EAST FINCHLEY SMILES LIMITED
Address: WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, DURHAM ROAD WEST, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: :
BOWBURN DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GROUND FLOOR SUITE, WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 54 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JN
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 2A MAYNARDS ROW, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1QF
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SHERBURN VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 2 HARLEY TERRACE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, SHERBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1DS
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3720767
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820297
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
J & L C CLARK CHEMISTS
Address: CLARKS CHEMIST, 10, CHEVELEY PARK SHOPPING CENTRE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2AA
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3863683
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, THORNLEY ROAD, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NR
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820313
BELMONT PHARMACY
Address: 6 BLUE HOUSE BUILDINGS, HIGH STREET, CARRVILLE, DURHAM, DH1 1AR
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 847708
Nearest Opticians
KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE
Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (DURHAM)
Address: DRAGONS LANE, DRAGONVILLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2RS
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
DURHAM EXTRA
Address: DRAGON LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2XQ
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: :
COSTSPEX
Address: 41 DRAGONVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK, DRAGON LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2XU
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BERRY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 41A MARSHALL TERRACE, GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2HX
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BERRY OPTOMETRIST LTD (SSECS)
Address: THE JAM POT, 41 MARSHALL TERRACE, DURHAM, DH1 2HX
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
THE SURGERY - DUNELM ROAD
Address: DUNELM ROAD, THORNLEY, DURHAM, DH6 3HW
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
PHOENIX MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DUNELM ROAD, THORNLEY, DURHAM, DH6 3HW
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: GRAY AVENUE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, DH6 1JE
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
BELMONT & SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SHERBURN SURGERY, GRAY AVENUE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1JE
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3720441
HASWELL SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263900
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.47 miles
Seaham
Address: Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
Postcode: SR7 0XX
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.07 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.37 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | City of Durham |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Mary Kelly Foy |
| Political Party | Labour |
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 CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £161,500 | £161,500 | £161,500 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP | 4.60 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP | 4.60 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 8.47 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 8.53 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Aldi, Knollside Close, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2UD | 11.37 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 4.86 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 9.12 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 12.52 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 12.56 miles | Directions to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 2.85 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 3.40 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 5.07 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 5.11 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 2.67 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 5.07 miles | Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 5.16 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 6.35 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 8.73 miles | Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |