DH6 2LJ 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 (2LJ) 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 LJ.
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 2LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH6 2LJ postcode have the street address of West Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH6 2LJ postcode is home to a bustling 33 residents!
DH6 2LJ is within Shotton Colliery.
The DH6 2LJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH6 2LJ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in DH6 2LJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH6 2LJ
The telephone area code for DH6 2LJ is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.759834381 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.38899629994 |
Retail and Shopping near DH6 2LJ
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
FRIAR STREET
DURHAM
SHOTTON COLLIERY
0.12
DH6 2PA
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POTTO STREET
DURHAM
SHOTTON COLLIERY
0.13
DH6 2LA
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GRANVILLE TERRACE
DURHAM
WHEATLEY HILL
1.44
DH6 3JQ
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ALEXANDRA TERRACE
DURHAM
WHEATLEY HILL
1.46
DH6 3JW
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Peterlee
2.13
E
88.22
Hetton-le-Hole
4.91
NNW
329.11
Seaham
5.75
NNE
22.40
Sedgefield
7.83
SSW
198.70
Durham
7.84
W
279.25
Ferryhill
8.32
SW
233.94
Hartlepool
8.73
SE
126.13
Spennymoor
9.62
WSW
243.63
Sunderland
9.85
N
1.20
Billingham
11.18
SSE
160.54
Stanley
14.45
WNW
302.75
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Shotton
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 06:00 to 09:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 4.00% W 20 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 2.00% W 20 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00% WNW 22 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00% WNW 25 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% WNW 25 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% NW 22 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00% NW 20 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% WNW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00% W 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 10.00% SSW 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 17.00% SSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 15.00% SW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% SW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00% WSW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00% SW 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 8.0°C) 3.00% SW 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°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 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00% SW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00% 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 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 3.00% SW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00% SW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00% SW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00% SSW 9 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 71.300 Median Mbps 73.000 Maximum Mbps 108.560
DH6 2LJ has an average download speed of 71.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
835 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
49% of postcodes (585,210) have slower broadband speeds.
51% of postcodes (598,596) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 17.700 Median Mbps 19.000 Maximum Mbps 20.000
DH6 2LJ has an average upload speed of 17.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,927 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
86% of postcodes (1,019,279) have slower upload speeds.
13% of postcodes (159,435) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College
Address: St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College, Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact:
Wellfield School
Address: Wellfield School, North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary
Address: Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary, Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact:
Howletch Lane Primary School
Address: Howletch Lane Primary School, Pennine Drive, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01915862765
Acre Rigg Academy
Address: Acre Rigg Academy, Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01915862915
Acre Rigg Infant School
Address: Acre Rigg Infant School, Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01915864437
Wingate Primary School
Address: Wingate Primary School, Church Street, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AQ
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: 01429836843
Shotton Primary School
Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP
Distance: 0.30 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: 0.66 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: 1.54 miles
Contact:
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Address: Wheatley Hill Community Primary School, Wheatley Hill Primary School, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RQ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01429820594
England Higher Schools
East Durham College
Address: East Durham College, Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01915182000
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE DENE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AL
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
ALEXANDERS
Address: 2 DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SHOTTON PHARMACY
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261426
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, THORNLEY ROAD, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820313
YORK ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 60 YORK ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 2DP
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862180
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820297
WELL
Address: 9 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862861
Nearest Opticians
KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE
Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS
Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 34 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PETERLEE)
Address: UNIT 8, THE CHARE, CASTLEDENE SHOPPING CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
4178 PETERLEE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
COOPER & LEATHERBARROW OPTICIANS (HORDEN)
Address: BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BEVAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BEVAN GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LQ
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261643
SOUTHDENE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5265818
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY - WHEATLEY HILL
Address: ASHMORE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, DH6 3NP
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.99 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
A1(M) J61Distance: 8.89 milesDriving Time: 11.08 minutesA1(M) J62Distance: 8.97 milesDriving Time: 13.86 minutesA1(M) J63Distance: 11.13 milesDriving Time: 18.73 minutesA1(M) J64Distance: 12.60 milesDriving Time: 20.25 minutesA1(M) J60Distance: 14.78 milesDriving Time: 16.77 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Easington Member or Parliament 
Grahame Morris 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 Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £25,000 £25,000 £25,000 1 2016 £56,000 £56,000 £56,000 1 2019 £32,000 £32,000 £32,000 1 2021 £87,500 £87,500 £87,500 1 2022 £61,000 £61,000 £61,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DH6 2LJ Supermarket Distance Directions Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS 3.56 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR 3.77 miles Directions to Asda Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH 4.50 miles Directions to Aldi Asda, South Terrace, SEAHAM, SR7 7HN 9.28 miles Directions to Asda Aldi, North Railway Street, SEAHAM, SR7 7DA 9.38 miles Directions to Aldi
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DH6 2LJ Burger King Distance Directions Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY 6.93 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ 9.64 miles Directions to Teesbay Retail Park Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 11.22 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB 13.86 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH6 2LJ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA 2.29 miles Directions to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU 3.87 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP 5.77 miles Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD 6.15 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
KFC Restaurants near DH6 2LJ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU 3.87 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS 5.97 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD 8.29 miles Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB 8.33 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park KFC, Marina Way, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 0XR 8.60 miles Directions to KFC Hartlepool - Marina Way
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIAR STREET | DURHAM | SHOTTON COLLIERY | 0.12 | DH6 2PA | View on Google Maps |
| POTTO STREET | DURHAM | SHOTTON COLLIERY | 0.13 | DH6 2LA | View on Google Maps |
| GRANVILLE TERRACE | DURHAM | WHEATLEY HILL | 1.44 | DH6 3JQ | View on Google Maps |
| ALEXANDRA TERRACE | DURHAM | WHEATLEY HILL | 1.46 | DH6 3JW | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee | 2.13 | E | 88.22 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 4.91 | NNW | 329.11 |
| Seaham | 5.75 | NNE | 22.40 |
| Sedgefield | 7.83 | SSW | 198.70 |
| Durham | 7.84 | W | 279.25 |
| Ferryhill | 8.32 | SW | 233.94 |
| Hartlepool | 8.73 | SE | 126.13 |
| Spennymoor | 9.62 | WSW | 243.63 |
| Sunderland | 9.85 | N | 1.20 |
| Billingham | 11.18 | SSE | 160.54 |
| Stanley | 14.45 | WNW | 302.75 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Shotton
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 4.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 17.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 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 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°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 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | 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 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 71.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 73.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 108.560 |
DH6 2LJ has an average download speed of 71.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
835 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
49% of postcodes (585,210) have slower broadband speeds.
51% of postcodes (598,596) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 17.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH6 2LJ has an average upload speed of 17.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,927 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
86% of postcodes (1,019,279) have slower upload speeds.
13% of postcodes (159,435) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College
Address: St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College, Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact:
Wellfield School
Address: Wellfield School, North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary
Address: Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary, Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact:
Howletch Lane Primary School
Address: Howletch Lane Primary School, Pennine Drive, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01915862765
Acre Rigg Academy
Address: Acre Rigg Academy, Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01915862915
Acre Rigg Infant School
Address: Acre Rigg Infant School, Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01915864437
Wingate Primary School
Address: Wingate Primary School, Church Street, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AQ
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: 01429836843
Shotton Primary School
Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP
Distance: 0.30 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: 0.66 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: 1.54 miles
Contact:
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Address: Wheatley Hill Community Primary School, Wheatley Hill Primary School, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RQ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01429820594
England Higher Schools
East Durham College
Address: East Durham College, Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01915182000
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE DENE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AL
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
ALEXANDERS
Address: 2 DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SHOTTON PHARMACY
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261426
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, THORNLEY ROAD, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NR
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820313
YORK ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 60 YORK ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 2DP
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862180
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820297
WELL
Address: 9 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862861
Nearest Opticians
KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE
Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS
Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 34 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PETERLEE)
Address: UNIT 8, THE CHARE, CASTLEDENE SHOPPING CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
4178 PETERLEE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
COOPER & LEATHERBARROW OPTICIANS (HORDEN)
Address: BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BEVAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BEVAN GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LQ
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261643
SOUTHDENE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5265818
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY - WHEATLEY HILL
Address: ASHMORE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, DH6 3NP
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £56,000 | £56,000 | £56,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £32,000 | £32,000 | £32,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £61,000 | £61,000 | £61,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS | 3.56 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR | 3.77 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH | 4.50 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, South Terrace, SEAHAM, SR7 7HN | 9.28 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, North Railway Street, SEAHAM, SR7 7DA | 9.38 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 6.93 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 9.64 miles | Directions to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 11.22 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 13.86 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA | 2.29 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA |
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 3.87 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 5.77 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 6.15 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 3.87 miles | Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 5.97 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 8.29 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 8.33 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Marina Way, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 0XR | 8.60 miles | Directions to KFC Hartlepool - Marina Way |