DH6 5LJ 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 (5LJ) 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 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 5LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 2 individuals call the DH6 5LJ postcode their home.
DH6 5LJ is within Metal Bridge.
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Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.7123869754 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.55222088048 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Spennymoor
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | 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 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | 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 10.0°C) | 14.00% | N 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 | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°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% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | 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% | WNW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 22.00% | N 7 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 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | NE 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
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: 1.62 miles
Contact:
King Street Primary School
Address: King Street Primary School, High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: 01388816078
Nearest Dentists
FERRYHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
EAST FINCHLEY SMILES LIMITED
Address: WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, DURHAM ROAD WEST, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
BOWBURN DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GROUND FLOOR SUITE, WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
CUMBERLAND HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 BLACKGATE EAST, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4AA
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
WEST CORNFORTH PHARMACY
Address: WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, DL17 9LH
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 654669
BOOTS
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, FERRYHILL, DURHAM, DL17 8HX
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651137
HIGGINBOTTOM PHARMACY
Address: 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA
Distance: 1.64 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
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3770234
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QB
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 824510
Nearest Opticians
B.OLIVER (OPTICIANS)
Address: 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE OPTICIAN - (COXHOE)
Address: 2 CHURCH STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, DH6 4DD
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
GRUNDY AND NAISBITT LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9LH
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 656578
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651238
COXHOE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANSDOWNE ROAD, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DH
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3770215
BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BOW STREET, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AL
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3772495
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 817777
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SPENNYMOOR HEALTH CENTRE, BISHOPS CLOSE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6ED
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 811455
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: 4.78 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: 6.98 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: 6.83 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: 6.28 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: 8.06 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?
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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, St. Andrews Road, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6NE | 2.96 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Oxford Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YQ | 3.31 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Cambridge Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6DF | 3.57 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, High Street South, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8EU | 6.28 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Tesco, High Street North, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8JG | 6.36 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 0.61 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 12.21 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 14.03 miles | Directions to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA | 14.38 miles | Directions to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU | 0.83 miles | Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 1.59 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 4.79 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 6.61 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 1.55 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 4.72 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 6.62 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE | 7.53 miles | Directions to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 10.01 miles | Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |