DH6 2DT 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 (2DT) 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 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DT.
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 2DT postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH6 2DT postcode have the street address of Faraday Terrace.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH6 2DT postcode is home to a bustling 52 residents!
DH6 2DT is within the village of Haswell.
The DH6 2DT postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH6 2DT are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in DH6 2DT are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH6 2DT
The telephone area code for DH6 2DT is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.7817207428 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.41906332975 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Murton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Fog | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 31.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | 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) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 19.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°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) | 10.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 22.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 22.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | NE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 54.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 50.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 327.700 |
DH6 2DT has an average download speed of 54.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,501 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
32% of postcodes (384,511) have slower broadband speeds.
67% of postcodes (798,629) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 12.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 49.930 |
DH6 2DT has an average upload speed of 12.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,270 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
43% of postcodes (503,852) have slower upload speeds.
57% of postcodes (670,519) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Easington CofE Primary School
Address: Easington CofE Primary School, Easington Village, Hall Walk, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3BP
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact:
Shotton Primary School
Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP
Distance: 1.72 miles
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: 1.28 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: 2.51 miles
Contact:
Thornley Primary School
Address: Thornley Primary School, Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: 01429820280
Ludworth Primary School
Address: Ludworth Primary School, Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01429820207
South Hetton Primary
Address: South Hetton Primary, Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ
Distance: 1.22 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: 1.85 miles
Contact: 01915171700
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 54 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JN
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 STATION ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9JB
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
BOOTS
Address: SOUTH HETTON HEALTH CTR, FRONT STREET, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2TH
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5262907
SHOTTON PHARMACY
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261426
R WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 93 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 0JR
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263261
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820297
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, THORNLEY ROAD, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NR
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820313
Nearest Opticians
R J NAISBITT OPTOMETRY
Address: CO-OP BUILDINGS, HEDLEY TERRACE, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2UE
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)
Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE
Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 11 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS
Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263900
HASWELL SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH HETTON HEALTH CTR, FRONT STREET, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2TH
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5171055
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHDENE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5265818
BEVAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BEVAN GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LQ
Distance: 1.90 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: 4.91 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: 6.48 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Easington |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Grahame Morris |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £45,000 | £56,000 | £50,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £99,999 | £59,000 | £79,500 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS | 6.01 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR | 6.24 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH | 6.84 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 7.64 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 7.67 miles | Directions to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 6.94 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 9.30 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 11.54 miles | Directions to Teesbay Retail Park |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 12.03 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 2.90 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA | 3.78 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 4.77 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 5.55 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 2.90 miles | Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 4.61 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 6.70 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 7.83 miles | Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 8.41 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |