DH6 2SZ Postcode in

DH6 2SZ 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 (2SZ) 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 SZ.

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

DH6 2SZ is within the village of South Hetton.

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Telephone Area Code for DH6 2SZ

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

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.7902060282
Longitude-1.40096425301

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Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
FRONT STREET EAST DURHAM HASWELL 0.79 DH6 2BL View on Google Maps
FRONT STREET DURHAM SOUTH HETTON 0.90 DH6 2UA View on Google Maps
HIGH STREET HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING EASINGTON LANE 1.92 DH5 0JW View on Google Maps
WOODS TERRACE SEAHAM MURTON 1.93 SR7 9AD View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Hetton-le-Hole 2.94 NW 315.96
Peterlee 3.31 SE 127.99
Seaham 4.18 NE 39.69
Durham 7.31 W 263.36
Sunderland 7.78 N 5.03
Ferryhill 9.37 SW 221.73
Sedgefield 9.73 SSW 192.05
Willington 12.92 WSW 245.11
Stanley 13.00 WNW 296.07
Billingham 13.32 SSE 161.60
Hebburn 13.44 NNW 339.92

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Murton

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 6.00%W 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 2.00%W 22 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%WNW 25 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00%WNW 27 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%WNW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00%NW 22 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%NW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%NW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%NW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%WNW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%WNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00%SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 18.00%SSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 17.00%SW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%WSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%WSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%WSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 6.00%WSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 4.00%WSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%SW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%SW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00%SW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00%SW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00%SW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00%SW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 1.00%SW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00%SW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00%SW 9 mph

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: 1.71 miles

Contact:

South Hetton Primary

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

Distance: 0.70 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: 1.74 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915171700

Nearest Dentists

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.97 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 2.03 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 2.79 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 2.91 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 3.17 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 3.32 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

BOOTS

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

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5262907

HASWELL PHARMACY LTD

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

Distance: 0.79 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5261445

WHITWORTH CHEMIST

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

Distance: 1.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01915 262052

SHOTTON PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.95 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5261426

G WHITFIELD LIMITED

Address: 16 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA

Distance: 1.97 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5262028

R WHITFIELD LIMITED

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

Distance: 1.99 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5263261

Nearest Opticians

R J NAISBITT OPTOMETRY

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

Distance: 1.05 miles

Contact: :

THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)

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

Distance: 1.74 miles

Contact: :

T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST

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

Distance: 1.97 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: :

KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE

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

Distance: 3.13 miles

Contact: :

K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 3.42 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5171055

HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.79 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5263900

HASWELL SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: :

STATION ROAD SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.79 miles

Contact: :

SOUTHDENE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Distance: 1.95 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5265818

MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: THE SURGERY, 20 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AB

Distance: 1.98 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5170170

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: 4.00 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J62
Distance: 7.71 miles
Driving Time: 13.00 minutes
A1(M) J61
Distance: 9.19 miles
Driving Time: 14.27 minutes
A1(M) J63
Distance: 9.86 miles
Driving Time: 17.87 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 11.33 miles
Driving Time: 19.40 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

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DH6 2SZ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS5.50 miles Directions to Iceland
Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR5.72 miles Directions to Asda
Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH6.21 miles Directions to Aldi
Asda, South Terrace, SEAHAM, SR7 7HN6.79 miles Directions to Asda
Aldi, North Railway Street, SEAHAM, SR7 7DA6.82 miles Directions to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH6 2SZ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY7.86 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ9.31 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ11.46 miles Directions to Teesbay Retail Park
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB11.74 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH6 2SZ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU2.01 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU
McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA3.43 miles Directions to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD5.52 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
McDonald's, Ryhope Road, Ryhope, SUNDERLAND, SR2 0SP6.32 miles Directions to McDonald's, Ryhope Road, Ryhope, SUNDERLAND, SR2 0SP

KFC Restaurants near DH6 2SZ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU2.01 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS5.37 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB7.28 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN7.42 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU8.95 miles Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park