DH6 5LB 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 (5LB) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LB.
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 5LB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH6 5LB postcode have the street address of Thinford Street
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 12 individuals call the DH6 5LB postcode their home.
DH6 5LB is within the hamlet of Metal Bridge.
The DH6 5LB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH6 5LB are houses. Of these houses, most are end-terraced.
Most properties in DH6 5LB 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 5LB
The telephone area code for DH6 5LB is 01740 Sedgefield.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.7084714449 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.5385442595 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
HIGH STREET
FERRYHILL
WEST CORNFORTH
0.77
DL17 9HR
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CHURCH STREET WEST
DURHAM
COXHOE
1.46
DH6 4HF
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COMMERCIAL ROAD EAST
DURHAM
COXHOE
1.47
DH6 4LD
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CHURCH STREET
DURHAM
COXHOE
1.48
DH6 4DD
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Ferryhill
1.53
SSW
208.63
Spennymoor
2.73
WSW
254.57
Durham
5.11
NNW
339.89
Sedgefield
5.20
SE
138.03
Willington
6.22
W
271.90
Shildon
6.64
SW
219.36
Hetton-le-Hole
8.50
NNE
23.88
Peterlee
8.89
ENE
65.85
Tow Law
11.42
WNW
284.02
Seaham
12.06
NE
42.54
Darlington
12.82
S
182.71
Hartlepool
13.14
E
96.86
Washington
13.17
N
0.53
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Ferryhill
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 12:00 to 15:00 
Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00% SSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00% SSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00% SSW 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% SSW 4 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% SSW 4 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00% SW 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00% SW 4 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00% SW 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00% SW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00% SSW 4 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% SSW 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% SSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00% SSW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00% SSW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00% SW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% SW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00% WSW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00% WSW 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00% W 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% W 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00% WSW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00% WSW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00% WSW 16 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% WSW 16 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% WSW 18 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% WSW 18 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00% WSW 16 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00% WSW 16 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 2.600 Median Mbps 2.800 Maximum Mbps 4.240
DH6 5LB has an average download speed of 2.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
137 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
0% of postcodes (1,199) have slower broadband speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,183,305) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 0.500 Median Mbps 0.400 Maximum Mbps 0.840
DH6 5LB has an average upload speed of 0.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,025 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
0% of postcodes (807) have slower upload speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,182,809) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Coxhoe Primary School
Address: Coxhoe Primary School, Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4EJ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01913770294
Bowburn Primary School
Address: Bowburn Primary School, Crowtrees Lane, Bowburn, County Durham, DH6 5FP
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: 01913770497
West Cornforth Primary School
Address: West Cornforth Primary School, High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9HP
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01740654315
Cleves Cross Primary School
Address: Cleves Cross Primary School, Cleves Cross, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QY
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact:
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Address: Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School, Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01740651363
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Address: Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01740651512
St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SL
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact:
King Street Primary School
Address: King Street Primary School, High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: 01388816078
North Park Primary School
Address: North Park Primary School, Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6PP
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: 01388815943
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Address: Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: 01388815427
Nearest Dentists
FERRYHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
CUMBERLAND HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 BLACKGATE EAST, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4AA
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
EAST FINCHLEY SMILES LIMITED
Address: WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, DURHAM ROAD WEST, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
BOWBURN DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GROUND FLOOR SUITE, WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
WEST CORNFORTH PHARMACY
Address: WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, DL17 9LH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 654669
BOOTS
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, FERRYHILL, DURHAM, DL17 8HX
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651137
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3770234
HIGGINBOTTOM PHARMACY
Address: 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651200
BOWBURN PHARMACY COMPANY LTD
Address: 2 ASH TERRACE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AS
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3773413
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QB
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 824510
Nearest Opticians
THE VILLAGE OPTICIAN - (COXHOE)
Address: 2 CHURCH STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, DH6 4DD
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
GRUNDY AND NAISBITT LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
B.OLIVER (OPTICIANS)
Address: 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9LH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 656578
COXHOE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANSDOWNE ROAD, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DH
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3770215
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651238
BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BOW STREET, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AL
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3772495
THE SURGERY - KELLHOE
Address: 2 THE GREEN, WOODLAND CRESCENT, KELLOE, DURHAM, DH6 4NU
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 817777
Transport Links
Train Stations
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.19 miles
Newton Aycliffe
Address: Newton Aycliffe station, Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7BG
Postcode: DL5 7BG
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.86 miles
Shildon
Address: Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LX
Postcode: DL4 1LX
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.89 miles
Bishop Auckland
Address: Bishop Auckland station, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Postcode: DL14 7EJ
Line: Tees Valley line|Weardale Railway
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.58 miles
Heighington
Address: Heighington station, Station Road, Heighington, County Durham, DL5 6PX
Postcode: DL5 6PX
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.90 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J61Distance: 2.03 milesDriving Time: 2.50 minutesA1(M) J60Distance: 4.30 milesDriving Time: 8.18 minutesA1(M) J62Distance: 6.54 milesDriving Time: 6.87 minutesA1(M) J59Distance: 9.88 milesDriving Time: 11.75 minutesA1(M) J58Distance: 12.29 milesDriving Time: 14.08 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor Member or Parliament 
Alan Strickland Contact Details Contact Alan Strickland 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
Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DH6 5LB Supermarket Distance Directions Asda, St. Andrews Road, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6NE 3.67 miles Directions to Asda Iceland, Oxford Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YQ 4.02 miles Directions to Iceland Aldi, Cambridge Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6DF 4.23 miles Directions to Aldi Lidl, High Street South, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8EU 7.16 miles Directions to Lidl Tesco, High Street North, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8JG 7.23 miles Directions to Tesco
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DH6 5LB Burger King Distance Directions Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY 0.00 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 12.51 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ 13.44 miles Directions to Teesbay Retail Park Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA 13.82 miles Directions to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH6 5LB Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU 1.19 miles Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP 1.49 miles Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD 5.03 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD 6.98 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
KFC Restaurants near DH6 5LB Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD 1.49 miles Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS 4.95 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB 7.00 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE 7.77 miles Directions to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU 9.83 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | FERRYHILL | WEST CORNFORTH | 0.77 | DL17 9HR | View on Google Maps |
| CHURCH STREET WEST | DURHAM | COXHOE | 1.46 | DH6 4HF | View on Google Maps |
| COMMERCIAL ROAD EAST | DURHAM | COXHOE | 1.47 | DH6 4LD | View on Google Maps |
| CHURCH STREET | DURHAM | COXHOE | 1.48 | DH6 4DD | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill | 1.53 | SSW | 208.63 |
| Spennymoor | 2.73 | WSW | 254.57 |
| Durham | 5.11 | NNW | 339.89 |
| Sedgefield | 5.20 | SE | 138.03 |
| Willington | 6.22 | W | 271.90 |
| Shildon | 6.64 | SW | 219.36 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 8.50 | NNE | 23.88 |
| Peterlee | 8.89 | ENE | 65.85 |
| Tow Law | 11.42 | WNW | 284.02 |
| Seaham | 12.06 | NE | 42.54 |
| Darlington | 12.82 | S | 182.71 |
| Hartlepool | 13.14 | E | 96.86 |
| Washington | 13.17 | N | 0.53 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Ferryhill
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 2.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 2.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 4.240 |
DH6 5LB has an average download speed of 2.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
137 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
0% of postcodes (1,199) have slower broadband speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,183,305) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 0.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 0.840 |
DH6 5LB has an average upload speed of 0.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,025 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
0% of postcodes (807) have slower upload speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,182,809) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Coxhoe Primary School
Address: Coxhoe Primary School, Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4EJ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01913770294
Bowburn Primary School
Address: Bowburn Primary School, Crowtrees Lane, Bowburn, County Durham, DH6 5FP
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: 01913770497
West Cornforth Primary School
Address: West Cornforth Primary School, High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9HP
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01740654315
Cleves Cross Primary School
Address: Cleves Cross Primary School, Cleves Cross, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QY
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact:
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Address: Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School, Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01740651363
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Address: Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01740651512
St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SL
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact:
King Street Primary School
Address: King Street Primary School, High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: 01388816078
North Park Primary School
Address: North Park Primary School, Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6PP
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: 01388815943
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Address: Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: 01388815427
Nearest Dentists
FERRYHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
CUMBERLAND HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 BLACKGATE EAST, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4AA
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
EAST FINCHLEY SMILES LIMITED
Address: WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, DURHAM ROAD WEST, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 1.79 miles
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BOWBURN DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GROUND FLOOR SUITE, WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 1.79 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE
Distance: 2.80 miles
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DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 2.81 miles
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Nearest Chemists
WEST CORNFORTH PHARMACY
Address: WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, DL17 9LH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 654669
BOOTS
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, FERRYHILL, DURHAM, DL17 8HX
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651137
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3770234
HIGGINBOTTOM PHARMACY
Address: 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651200
BOWBURN PHARMACY COMPANY LTD
Address: 2 ASH TERRACE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AS
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3773413
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QB
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 824510
Nearest Opticians
THE VILLAGE OPTICIAN - (COXHOE)
Address: 2 CHURCH STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, DH6 4DD
Distance: 1.48 miles
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GRUNDY AND NAISBITT LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
B.OLIVER (OPTICIANS)
Address: 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP
Distance: 1.64 miles
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SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 2.61 miles
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HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 2.61 miles
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WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9LH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 656578
COXHOE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANSDOWNE ROAD, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DH
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3770215
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651238
BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BOW STREET, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AL
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3772495
THE SURGERY - KELLHOE
Address: 2 THE GREEN, WOODLAND CRESCENT, KELLOE, DURHAM, DH6 4NU
Distance: 2.45 miles
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ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 817777
Transport Links
Train Stations
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.19 miles
Newton Aycliffe
Address: Newton Aycliffe station, Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7BG
Postcode: DL5 7BG
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.86 miles
Shildon
Address: Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LX
Postcode: DL4 1LX
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.89 miles
Bishop Auckland
Address: Bishop Auckland station, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Postcode: DL14 7EJ
Line: Tees Valley line|Weardale Railway
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.58 miles
Heighington
Address: Heighington station, Station Road, Heighington, County Durham, DL5 6PX
Postcode: DL5 6PX
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.90 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Alan Strickland |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, St. Andrews Road, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6NE | 3.67 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Oxford Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YQ | 4.02 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Cambridge Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6DF | 4.23 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, High Street South, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8EU | 7.16 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Tesco, High Street North, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8JG | 7.23 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 0.00 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 12.51 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 13.44 miles | Directions to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA | 13.82 miles | Directions to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU | 1.19 miles | Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 1.49 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 5.03 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 6.98 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 1.49 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 4.95 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 7.00 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE | 7.77 miles | Directions to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 9.83 miles | Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |