DH6 1LB Postcode in Shadforth


DH6 1LB is the Postcode in South Avenue

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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case DH which means Durham.
  2. Postal District. In our case DH6.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DH6 1.
  4. 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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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.7673393679
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 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 PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%SSW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 8.00%SW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 5.00%SW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00%SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%WSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%WSW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%W 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00%W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00%W 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%W 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%WSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°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 CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 15.00%WSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 14.00%W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 14.00%WNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 17.00%NW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 37.00%NW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 13.00%NW 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 7.00%NW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 4.00%WNW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 3.00%WNW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 3.00%WNW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%WNW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%WNW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 3.00%WNW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 3.00%WNW 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps58.100
Median Mbps61.200
Maximum Mbps79.670

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

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps15.400
Median Mbps18.800
Maximum Mbps20.000

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

School Website

Contact: 01429820207

Sherburn Primary School

Address: Sherburn Primary School, Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village, Durham, County Durham, DH6 1DU

Distance: 1.43 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913720281

Pittington Primary School

Address: Pittington Primary School, Hallgarth Lane, Pittington, Pittington Primary School, DURHAM, DH6 1AF

Distance: 1.75 miles

School Website

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) J62
Distance: 4.36 miles
Driving Time: 7.56 minutes
A1(M) J61
Distance: 5.06 miles
Driving Time: 7.08 minutes
A1(M) J63
Distance: 8.98 miles
Driving Time: 13.68 minutes
A1(M) J60
Distance: 10.95 miles
Driving Time: 12.77 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 11.20 miles
Driving Time: 16.34 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyCity of Durham
Member or Parliament
Mary Kelly Foy
Mary Kelly Foy
Contact DetailsContact Mary Kelly Foy
Political PartyLabour

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
YearHighLowAverageSales
2015£172,000£172,000£172,0001
2016£115,000£115,000£115,0001
2022£190,000£190,000£190,0001
2024£161,500£161,500£161,5001

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 DH6 1LB
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Aldi, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP4.60 miles Directions to Aldi
Iceland, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP4.60 miles Directions to Iceland
Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP8.47 miles Directions to Iceland
Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ8.53 miles Directions to Lidl
Aldi, Knollside Close, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2UD11.37 miles Directions to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH6 1LB
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY4.86 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ9.12 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB12.52 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ12.56 miles Directions to Teesbay Retail Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH6 1LB
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD2.85 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP3.40 miles Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP
McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU5.07 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD5.11 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD

KFC Restaurants near DH6 1LB
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS2.67 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU5.07 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB5.16 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD6.35 miles Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN8.73 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road