DH6 2BL Postcode in Haswell


DH6 2BL is the Postcode in Front Street East

DH6 2BL 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 (2BL) 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 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BL.

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

The properties in the DH6 2BL postcode have the street address of Front Street East.

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH6 2BL postcode is home to a bustling 33 residents!

DH6 2BL is within the village of Haswell.

The DH6 2BL postcode area is composed of 86.49% residential properties, 13.51% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DH6 2BL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, detached and mid-terraced. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and enclosed mid-terrace.

Most properties in DH6 2BL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in DH6 2BL fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.

Shops include Singh Newsagents 76, and 80, Front Street East.

Food And Drink include Oddfellows Arms, and Grey Horse Inn 52, Front Street East.

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DH6 2BL: Points of Interest

H and K Newsagents And Grocers

H and K Newsagents And Grocers is a retail outlet located at 76 Front Street East, Haswell, Durham, DH6 2BL.

Royal City

Royal City is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 54 Front Street East, Haswell, Durham, DH6 2BL.

Haswell Pharmacy Ltd

Haswell Pharmacy Ltd is a retail outlet located at 80 Front Street East, Haswell, Durham, DH6 2BL.

Oddfellows Arms

Oddfellows Arms is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Front Street East, Haswell, Durham, DH6 2BL.

Pizza Bella

Pizza Bella is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 64 Front Street East, Haswell, Durham, DH6 2BL.

Seventeen 7 Deli

Seventeen 7 Deli is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 56 Front Street East, Haswell, Durham, DH6 2BL.

Property TypePercentage
Residential86.49%
Commercial13.51%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for DH6 2BL

The telephone area code for DH6 2BL is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.7835983401
Longitude-1.41706171811

Retail and Shopping near DH6 2BL

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
FRONT STREET EAST DURHAM HASWELL 0.00 DH6 2BL View on Google Maps
FRONT STREET DURHAM SOUTH HETTON 1.20 DH6 2UA View on Google Maps
HIGH STREET HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING EASINGTON LANE 1.90 DH5 0JW View on Google Maps
POTTO STREET DURHAM SHOTTON COLLIERY 1.97 DH6 2LA View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Hetton-le-Hole 2.93 NNW 331.36
Peterlee 3.61 ESE 115.87
Seaham 4.95 NE 41.98
Durham 6.63 W 266.66
Sunderland 8.31 N 9.14
Ferryhill 8.61 SW 220.58
Sedgefield 9.16 S 188.72
Hartlepool 10.62 SE 129.71
Willington 12.15 WSW 245.80
Stanley 12.64 WNW 299.21
Newton Aycliffe 13.00 SSW 208.57
Billingham 13.11 SSE 158.30

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Murton

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps63.800
Median Mbps77.100
Maximum Mbps79.670

DH6 2BL has an average download speed of 63.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,247 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

43% of postcodes (509,428) have slower broadband speeds.

57% of postcodes (673,966) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps15.300
Median Mbps19.500
Maximum Mbps20.000

DH6 2BL has an average upload speed of 15.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,213 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

68% of postcodes (804,433) have slower upload speeds.

31% of postcodes (368,995) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Shotton Primary School

Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP

Distance: 1.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915262006

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary

Address: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary, Fleming Field, Shotton, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2JQ

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact:

St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Thornley

Address: St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Thornley, Thornley Road, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3NR

Distance: 2.64 miles

Contact:

Ludworth Primary School

Address: Ludworth Primary School, Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ

Distance: 1.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01429820207

South Hetton Primary

Address: South Hetton Primary, Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ

Distance: 1.08 miles

Contact: 01915261662

Easington Lane Primary School

Address: Easington Lane Primary School, High Street, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0JT

Distance: 1.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915171700

Nearest Dentists

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 54 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JN

Distance: 2.00 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT

Distance: 2.62 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 12 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA

Distance: 2.66 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 84 STATION ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9JB

Distance: 2.76 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG

Distance: 3.56 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT

Distance: 3.61 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

HASWELL PHARMACY LTD

Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL

Distance: 0.00 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5261445

BOOTS

Address: SOUTH HETTON HEALTH CTR, FRONT STREET, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2TH

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5262907

SHOTTON PHARMACY

Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT

Distance: 1.87 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5261426

R WHITFIELD LIMITED

Address: 93 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 0JR

Distance: 1.97 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5263261

M WHITFIELD LTD

Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES

Distance: 2.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01429 820297

WHITWORTH CHEMIST

Address: 13-15 WOODS TERRACE, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AD

Distance: 2.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01915 262052

Nearest Opticians

R J NAISBITT OPTOMETRY

Address: CO-OP BUILDINGS, HEDLEY TERRACE, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2UE

Distance: 1.30 miles

Contact: :

THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)

Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT

Distance: 1.76 miles

Contact: :

KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE

Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ

Distance: 2.62 miles

Contact: :

T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST

Address: 11 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA

Distance: 2.66 miles

Contact: :

T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST

Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF

Distance: 2.96 miles

Contact: :

K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS

Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW

Distance: 3.71 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY

Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL

Distance: 0.00 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5263900

HASWELL SURGERY

Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: :

SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE

Address: SOUTH HETTON HEALTH CTR, FRONT STREET, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2TH

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5171055

STATION ROAD SURGERY

Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL

Distance: 1.57 miles

Contact: :

SOUTHDENE MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT

Distance: 1.87 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5265818

BEVAN MEDICAL GROUP

Address: BEVAN GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LQ

Distance: 1.95 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5261643

Transport Links

Train Stations

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: 4.76 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: 6.57 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J62
Distance: 6.67 miles
Driving Time: 10.02 minutes
A1(M) J61
Distance: 7.98 miles
Driving Time: 10.91 minutes
A1(M) J63
Distance: 8.82 miles
Driving Time: 14.89 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 10.30 miles
Driving Time: 16.42 minutes
A1(M) J60
Distance: 13.87 miles
Driving Time: 16.60 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyEasington
Member or Parliament
Grahame Morris
Grahame Morris
Contact DetailsContact Grahame Morris
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£35,000£35,000£35,0001
2016£14,000£20,000£21,3333
2017£30,000£62,000£20,7005
2022£68,000£70,000£69,0002
2023£24,000£24,000£24,0001
2024£47,500£47,500£47,5001

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 2BL
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS5.98 miles Directions to Iceland
Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR6.21 miles Directions to Asda
Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH6.79 miles Directions to Aldi
Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP7.51 miles Directions to Iceland
Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ7.54 miles Directions to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH6 2BL
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY7.09 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ9.24 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ11.57 miles Directions to Teesbay Retail Park
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB11.93 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH6 2BL
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU2.75 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU
McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA3.75 miles Directions to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD4.85 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP5.70 miles Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP

KFC Restaurants near DH6 2BL
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU2.75 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS4.69 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB6.74 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN7.71 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD8.56 miles Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services