DH8 8RQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8RQ) 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 DH8.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH8 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RQ.
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 DH8 8RQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH8 8RQ postcode have the street address of Valley Gardens
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH8 8RQ postcode is home to a bustling 58 residents!
DH8 8RQ is within Bridgehill.
The DH8 8RQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH8 8RQ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced.
Most properties in DH8 8RQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH8 8RQ
The telephone area code for DH8 8RQ is 01207 Consett.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.8615302201 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.85578871695 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
DURHAM ROAD
CONSETT
BLACKHILL
0.25
DH8 8RR
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DERWENT STREET
CONSETT
0.30
DH8 8LU
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FRONT STREET
CONSETT
SHOTLEY BRIDGE
0.62
DH8 0HH
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PARK ROAD
CONSETT
0.92
DH8 5EA
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Consett
1.07
ESE
122.74
Stanley
6.50
E
83.35
Prudhoe
6.90
N
0.86
Tow Law
8.01
SSE
168.40
Ryton
8.54
NNE
25.51
Wolsingham
9.17
S
186.77
Whickham
9.23
NE
50.74
Stanhope
9.97
SW
218.71
Corbridge
10.11
NW
320.55
Washington
13.03
ENE
78.40
Spennymoor
15.14
SE
138.32
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Consett
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 18:00 to 21:00 
Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00% WSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 19.00% W 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 12.00% WNW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Clear night 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00% WNW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 0.00% WNW 16 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00% WNW 18 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 4.00% WNW 18 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00% WNW 16 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 0.00% WNW 16 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 0.00% W 13 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 4.00% W 13 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 8.00% WSW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 8.00% WSW 16 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 15.00% SW 18 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Light rain 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 52.00% WSW 20 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Light rain shower (day) 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 37.00% W 16 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 9.00% W 16 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 7.00% W 16 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 7.00% WSW 16 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 14.00% SW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Heavy rain shower (night) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 55.00% SW 25 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Heavy rain shower (day) 8.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 54.00% WSW 29 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Light rain shower (day) 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 37.00% WSW 27 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Light rain 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 52.00% W 27 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Light rain 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 51.00% W 27 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 17.00% W 27 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 16.00% W 27 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 17.00% W 25 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Sleet 2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 46.00% W 25 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Light snow 2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 49.00% W 25 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 11.00% W 25 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 5.00% WNW 27 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 2.00% WNW 25 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 2.00% WNW 22 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 72.700 Median Mbps 39.000 Maximum Mbps 460.000
DH8 8RQ has an average download speed of 72.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
774 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
50% of postcodes (596,625) have slower broadband speeds.
50% of postcodes (587,242) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 10.600 Median Mbps 8.300 Maximum Mbps 36.000
DH8 8RQ has an average upload speed of 10.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
27% of postcodes (319,531) have slower upload speeds.
72% of postcodes (858,168) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms
Address: Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms, St Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7SN
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact:
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Address: Leadgate Primary School - Split Site, Alder Grove and West Street, Leadgate, West Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7RH
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: 01207610355
Delves Lane Primary School
Address: Delves Lane Primary School, Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ES
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01207503984
Consett Junior School
Address: Consett Junior School, Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01207504431
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Address: Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School, Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact:
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Address: Ebchester CofE Primary School, Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: 01207560349
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett
Address: St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett, Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact:
Consett Infant School
Address: Consett Infant School, Teasdale Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AF
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01207504464
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Address: Shotley Bridge Primary School, Benfieldside Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0SQ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01207260444
Benfieldside Primary School
Address: Benfieldside Primary School, Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01207591369
St Pius X Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Pius X Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Thornfield Road, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhill
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhill, Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact:
The Grove Primary School
Address: The Grove Primary School, Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01207502938
England Secondary Schools
Consett Academy
Address: Consett Academy, Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01207507001
England Higher Schools
Derwentside College
Address: Derwentside College, Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01207585900
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 14 DERWENT STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 8LU
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
SHOTLEY BRIDGE DENTAL CARE
Address: 10B QUEENS ROAD, BLACKHILL, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 0BH
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
DURHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 307 DURHAM ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5NW
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 177 MEDOMSLEY ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5HU
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED
Address: 33-35 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, DH8 5QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 FRONT STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5AQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
JOHN LOW LTD
Address: 83 QUEENS ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 0BW
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 504131
CONSETT PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 19B, NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 6SY
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 654161
WELL
Address: THE DERWENT CENTRE, MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 502365
STATION ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 9 STATION ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5RL
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 588239
DERWENT VALLEY PHARMACY
Address: 11-12 STATION ROAD, CONSETT, DH8 5RL
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 503349
BOOTS
Address: STATION YARD WEST, DELVES LANE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5YB
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 502535
Nearest Opticians
SPECSURE
Address: 12 THE DERWENT CENTRE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5SD
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
CONSETT EYECARE
Address: 25 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, DH8 5QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CONSETT)
Address: 45 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE@FINLAYS
Address: 25 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
CONSETT GENESIS EXTRA
Address: GENESIS WAY, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5XP
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
CONCEPT EYE CLINIC (LANCHESTER)
Address: 1 CROFT VIEW, LANCHESTER, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 0HY
Distance: 5.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
QUEENS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 83 QUEENS ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 0BW
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 585890
SHOTLEY BRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHOTLEY BRIDGE GENERAL HOSPITAL, CONSETT, DH8 0NB
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: STATION YARD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5YA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 583400
THE SURGERY
Address: CONSETT PARK TERRACE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 8ET
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 509278
LEADGATE SURGERY
Address: GEORGE EWEN HOUSE, WATLING STREET, LEADGATE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 6DP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 583555
OAKFIELDS HEALTH GROUP
Address: HAMSTERLEY COLLIERY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE17 7SB
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 560206
Transport Links
Train Stations
Stocksfield
Address: Stocksfield station, Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ
Postcode: NE43 7NQ
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.39 miles
Riding Mill
Address: Riding Mill station, Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP
Postcode: NE44 6EP
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.58 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J63Distance: 13.92 milesDriving Time: 18.93 minutesA1(M) J64Distance: 15.22 milesDriving Time: 20.19 minutesA1(M) J62Distance: 16.08 milesDriving Time: 20.93 minutesA194(M) J1Distance: 17.18 milesDriving Time: 22.08 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Blaydon and Consett Member or Parliament 
Liz Twist Contact Details Contact Liz Twist 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 2015 £65,500 £92,000 £78,750 2 2017 £92,500 £92,500 £92,500 1 2019 £82,500 £82,500 £82,500 1 2020 £115,000 £115,000 £115,000 1 2021 £93,000 £63,000 £82,250 4 2022 £85,000 £85,000 £85,000 1 2023 £120,000 £120,000 £120,000 2
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Local Postcodes
DH8 0AZ Backstone BurnDH8 0SE Benfieldside RoadDH8 0SG Benfieldside RoadDH8 0SF Benfieldside RoadDH8 8QD Cortland RoadDH8 8RG Cutlers Hall RoadDH8 8RF Cutlers Hall RoadDH8 8RE Cutlers Hall RoadDH8 8RU Durham RoadDH8 8RT Durham RoadDH8 8RH Highgate MewsDH8 0JR Moorlands CrescentDH8 8JQ Pemberton RoadDH8 8JJ Pemberton RoadDH8 8JG Pemberton RoadDH8 0SA Priory CloseDH8 8RY St. Andrews Gardens
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DH8 8RQ Supermarket Distance Directions Iceland, Medomsley Road, CONSETT, DH8 5JU 1.86 miles Directions to Iceland Aldi, Front Street, CONSETT, DH8 5RE 1.92 miles Directions to Aldi Morrisons, Front Street, CONSETT, DH8 5RE 1.92 miles Directions to Morrisons Aldi, Prudhoe Retail Park, PRUDHOE, NE42 6BU 11.94 miles Directions to Aldi Sainsburys, Newburn Road, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE15 9AF 16.11 miles Directions to Sainsburys
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DH8 8RQ Burger King Distance Directions Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ 9.92 miles Directions to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ 11.82 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12 Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 11.90 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL 12.02 miles Directions to Newcastle Railway Station
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH8 8RQ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Ponds Court Business Park, Genesis Way, CONSETT, DH8 5XP 1.11 miles Directions to McDonald's, Ponds Court Business Park, Genesis Way, CONSETT, DH8 5XP McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG 6.28 miles Directions to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG McDonald's, Prudhoe Retail Park, PRUDHOE, NE42 6BU 7.42 miles Directions to McDonald's, Prudhoe Retail Park, PRUDHOE, NE42 6BU McDonald's, The Precinct, Wesley Court, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5BT 9.14 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Precinct, Wesley Court, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5BT
KFC Restaurants near DH8 8RQ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Hermiston Retail Park, CONSETT, DH8 5SB 1.20 miles Directions to KFC Consett - Hermistone Retail Park KFC, Clasper Way, Swalwell, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3BE 9.78 miles Directions to KFC Gateshead - Riverside Way KFC, Russell Way, Intu Metrocentre, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YZ 9.99 miles Directions to KFC Gateshead - Metro Centre Blue KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB 11.53 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park KFC, Ponteland Road, Cowgate, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE5 3AJ 11.95 miles Directions to KFC Cowgate - Ponteland Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURHAM ROAD | CONSETT | BLACKHILL | 0.25 | DH8 8RR | View on Google Maps |
| DERWENT STREET | CONSETT | 0.30 | DH8 8LU | View on Google Maps | |
| FRONT STREET | CONSETT | SHOTLEY BRIDGE | 0.62 | DH8 0HH | View on Google Maps |
| PARK ROAD | CONSETT | 0.92 | DH8 5EA | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consett | 1.07 | ESE | 122.74 |
| Stanley | 6.50 | E | 83.35 |
| Prudhoe | 6.90 | N | 0.86 |
| Tow Law | 8.01 | SSE | 168.40 |
| Ryton | 8.54 | NNE | 25.51 |
| Wolsingham | 9.17 | S | 186.77 |
| Whickham | 9.23 | NE | 50.74 |
| Stanhope | 9.97 | SW | 218.71 |
| Corbridge | 10.11 | NW | 320.55 |
| Washington | 13.03 | ENE | 78.40 |
| Spennymoor | 15.14 | SE | 138.32 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Consett
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 19.00% | W 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | W 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 4.00% | W 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 52.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 37.00% | W 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | W 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | W 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 55.00% | SW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 54.00% | WSW 29 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 37.00% | WSW 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 52.00% | W 27 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 51.00% | W 27 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 17.00% | W 27 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 16.00% | W 27 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 17.00% | W 25 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 46.00% | W 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light snow | 2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 49.00% | W 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 11.00% | W 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 27 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 22 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 72.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
DH8 8RQ has an average download speed of 72.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
774 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
50% of postcodes (596,625) have slower broadband speeds.
50% of postcodes (587,242) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 10.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
DH8 8RQ has an average upload speed of 10.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
27% of postcodes (319,531) have slower upload speeds.
72% of postcodes (858,168) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms
Address: Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms, St Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7SN
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact:
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Address: Leadgate Primary School - Split Site, Alder Grove and West Street, Leadgate, West Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7RH
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: 01207610355
Delves Lane Primary School
Address: Delves Lane Primary School, Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ES
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01207503984
Consett Junior School
Address: Consett Junior School, Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01207504431
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Address: Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School, Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact:
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Address: Ebchester CofE Primary School, Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: 01207560349
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett
Address: St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett, Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact:
Consett Infant School
Address: Consett Infant School, Teasdale Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AF
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01207504464
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Address: Shotley Bridge Primary School, Benfieldside Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0SQ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01207260444
Benfieldside Primary School
Address: Benfieldside Primary School, Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01207591369
St Pius X Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Pius X Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Thornfield Road, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhill
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhill, Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact:
The Grove Primary School
Address: The Grove Primary School, Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01207502938
England Secondary Schools
Consett Academy
Address: Consett Academy, Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01207507001
England Higher Schools
Derwentside College
Address: Derwentside College, Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01207585900
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 14 DERWENT STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 8LU
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
SHOTLEY BRIDGE DENTAL CARE
Address: 10B QUEENS ROAD, BLACKHILL, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 0BH
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
DURHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 307 DURHAM ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5NW
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 177 MEDOMSLEY ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5HU
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED
Address: 33-35 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, DH8 5QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 FRONT STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5AQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
JOHN LOW LTD
Address: 83 QUEENS ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 0BW
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 504131
CONSETT PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 19B, NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 6SY
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 654161
WELL
Address: THE DERWENT CENTRE, MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 502365
STATION ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 9 STATION ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5RL
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 588239
DERWENT VALLEY PHARMACY
Address: 11-12 STATION ROAD, CONSETT, DH8 5RL
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 503349
BOOTS
Address: STATION YARD WEST, DELVES LANE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5YB
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 502535
Nearest Opticians
SPECSURE
Address: 12 THE DERWENT CENTRE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5SD
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
CONSETT EYECARE
Address: 25 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, DH8 5QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CONSETT)
Address: 45 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE@FINLAYS
Address: 25 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
CONSETT GENESIS EXTRA
Address: GENESIS WAY, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5XP
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
CONCEPT EYE CLINIC (LANCHESTER)
Address: 1 CROFT VIEW, LANCHESTER, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 0HY
Distance: 5.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
QUEENS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 83 QUEENS ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 0BW
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 585890
SHOTLEY BRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHOTLEY BRIDGE GENERAL HOSPITAL, CONSETT, DH8 0NB
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: STATION YARD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5YA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 583400
THE SURGERY
Address: CONSETT PARK TERRACE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 8ET
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 509278
LEADGATE SURGERY
Address: GEORGE EWEN HOUSE, WATLING STREET, LEADGATE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 6DP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 583555
OAKFIELDS HEALTH GROUP
Address: HAMSTERLEY COLLIERY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE17 7SB
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 560206
Transport Links
Train Stations
Stocksfield
Address: Stocksfield station, Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ
Postcode: NE43 7NQ
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.39 miles
Riding Mill
Address: Riding Mill station, Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP
Postcode: NE44 6EP
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.58 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Blaydon and Consett |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Liz Twist |
| 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 | £65,500 | £92,000 | £78,750 | 2 |
| 2017 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 | 1 |
| 2020 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £93,000 | £63,000 | £82,250 | 4 |
| 2022 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Medomsley Road, CONSETT, DH8 5JU | 1.86 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Front Street, CONSETT, DH8 5RE | 1.92 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Front Street, CONSETT, DH8 5RE | 1.92 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Prudhoe Retail Park, PRUDHOE, NE42 6BU | 11.94 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Newburn Road, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE15 9AF | 16.11 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ | 9.92 miles | Directions to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 11.82 miles | Directions to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 11.90 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL | 12.02 miles | Directions to Newcastle Railway Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Ponds Court Business Park, Genesis Way, CONSETT, DH8 5XP | 1.11 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Ponds Court Business Park, Genesis Way, CONSETT, DH8 5XP |
| McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG | 6.28 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG |
| McDonald's, Prudhoe Retail Park, PRUDHOE, NE42 6BU | 7.42 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Prudhoe Retail Park, PRUDHOE, NE42 6BU |
| McDonald's, The Precinct, Wesley Court, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5BT | 9.14 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Precinct, Wesley Court, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5BT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Hermiston Retail Park, CONSETT, DH8 5SB | 1.20 miles | Directions to KFC Consett - Hermistone Retail Park |
| KFC, Clasper Way, Swalwell, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3BE | 9.78 miles | Directions to KFC Gateshead - Riverside Way |
| KFC, Russell Way, Intu Metrocentre, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YZ | 9.99 miles | Directions to KFC Gateshead - Metro Centre Blue |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 11.53 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Ponteland Road, Cowgate, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE5 3AJ | 11.95 miles | Directions to KFC Cowgate - Ponteland Road |