DH6 2HR 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 (2HR) 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 HR.
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 2HR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH6 2HR postcode have the street address of Lilac Terrace.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 20 individuals call the DH6 2HR postcode their home.
DH6 2HR is within the town of Peterlee.
The DH6 2HR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH6 2HR are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in DH6 2HR 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 2HR
The telephone area code for DH6 2HR is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.7607996619 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.39331748385 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Shotton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | N 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 47.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 42.00% | NW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 39.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 52.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 77.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 77.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 57.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 51.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 75.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 76.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 55.00% | N 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 54.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 26.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 19.00% | N 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 37.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 36.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 46.390 |
DH6 2HR has an average download speed of 37.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,035 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
13% of postcodes (150,719) have slower broadband speeds.
87% of postcodes (1,032,887) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 8.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.000 |
DH6 2HR has an average upload speed of 8.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,361 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
16% of postcodes (184,723) have slower upload speeds.
84% of postcodes (995,557) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Higher Schools
East Durham College
Address: East Durham College, Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01915182000
England Primary Schools
Wingate Primary School
Address: Wingate Primary School, Church Street, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AQ
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: 01429836843
Shotton Primary School
Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP
Distance: 0.29 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: 0.49 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: 1.46 miles
Contact:
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Address: Wheatley Hill Community Primary School, Wheatley Hill Primary School, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RQ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01429820594
Ludworth Primary School
Address: Ludworth Primary School, Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01429820207
England Secondary Schools
Wellfield School
Address: Wellfield School, North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE DENE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AL
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: :
ALEXANDERS
Address: 2 DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SHOTTON PHARMACY
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261426
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, THORNLEY ROAD, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NR
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820313
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
YORK ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 60 YORK ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 2DP
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862180
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820297
WELL
Address: 9 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862861
Nearest Opticians
KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE
Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS
Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 34 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PETERLEE)
Address: UNIT 8, THE CHARE, CASTLEDENE SHOPPING CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
4178 PETERLEE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
R J NAISBITT OPTOMETRY
Address: CO-OP BUILDINGS, HEDLEY TERRACE, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2UE
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BEVAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BEVAN GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LQ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261643
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHDENE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5265818
THE SURGERY - WHEATLEY HILL
Address: ASHMORE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, DH6 3NP
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263900
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: 5.64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS | 3.84 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR | 4.05 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH | 4.78 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, South Terrace, SEAHAM, SR7 7HN | 9.30 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, North Railway Street, SEAHAM, SR7 7DA | 9.39 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 6.82 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 9.81 miles | Directions to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 11.07 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 13.73 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA | 2.46 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA |
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 3.83 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 5.64 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 5.97 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 3.83 miles | Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 5.79 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 8.14 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 8.19 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, Marina Way, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 0XR | 8.78 miles | Directions to KFC Hartlepool - Marina Way |