DL16 7HQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DL16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7HQ) 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 DL which means Darlington.
- Postal District. In our case DL16.
- Postal Sector. In our case DL16 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HQ.
The regional mail center for the post area DL 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 DL16 7HQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DL16 7HQ postcode have the street address of North Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DL16 7HQ postcode is home to a bustling 31 residents!
DL16 7HQ is within the village of Kirk Merrington.
The DL16 7HQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. There is an equal mix of houses and bungalows in DL16 7HQ. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in DL16 7HQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DL16 7HQ
The telephone area code for DL16 7HQ is 01388 Bishop Auckland, Stanhope.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.6830103089 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.59595748112 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
CLYDE TERRACE
SPENNYMOOR
1.02
DL16 7SE
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WHITWORTH TERRACE
SPENNYMOOR
1.04
DL16 7LD
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HIGH STREET
SPENNYMOOR
1.11
DL16 6DB
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FESTIVAL WALK
SPENNYMOOR
1.18
DL16 6AB
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Spennymoor
1.09
NNW
342.39
Ferryhill
1.62
ENE
75.00
Bishop Auckland
3.58
WSW
248.60
Shildon
3.88
SSW
209.53
Willington
4.38
WNW
296.66
Newton Aycliffe
4.57
SSE
167.95
Sedgefield
6.15
ESE
109.97
Durham
6.58
N
4.64
Hetton-le-Hole
11.13
NNE
30.99
Darlington
11.18
S
171.25
Stockton-on-Tees
14.04
SE
125.86
Seaham
14.93
NE
44.42
Consett
15.12
NW
321.28
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Spennymoor
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 12:00 to 15:00 
Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00% SSW 9 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) 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00% SSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00% SSW 4 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00% SSW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00% SSW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00% SW 4 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00% SSW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00% SSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00% SSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% SSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00% SSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00% SSW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00% 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 
Partly cloudy (day) 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00% SW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00% WSW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Sunny day 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00% WSW 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Clear night 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00% W 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°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 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% WSW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% WSW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% WSW 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% WSW 16 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 58.200 Median Mbps 10.300 Maximum Mbps 160.000
DL16 7HQ has an average download speed of 58.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,438 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
37% of postcodes (434,015) have slower broadband speeds.
63% of postcodes (749,188) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 10.400 Median Mbps 0.800 Maximum Mbps 30.000
DL16 7HQ has an average upload speed of 10.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,701 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
26% of postcodes (304,828) have slower upload speeds.
74% of postcodes (872,112) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Address: Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP
Distance: 1.44 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: 1.63 miles
Contact:
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Address: Tudhoe Colliery Primary School, Front Street, Tudhoe Colliery, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6TJ
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: 01388814399
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Address: Kirk Merrington Primary School, South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01388816230
Ox Close Primary School
Address: Ox Close Primary School, Ox Close Crescent, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RU
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01388814860
King Street Primary School
Address: King Street Primary School, High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01388816078
North Park Primary School
Address: North Park Primary School, Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6PP
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01388815943
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Address: Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01388815427
Middlestone Moor Primary School
Address: Middlestone Moor Primary School, Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Victoria Lane Academy
Address: Victoria Lane Academy, Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: 01388603588
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Coundon
Address: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Coundon, Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Ferryhill Business Enterprise College
Address: Ferryhill Business Enterprise College, Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College
Address: Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College, Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
FERRYHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: VICTORIA LANE, COUNDON, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 8NP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
NORMAN TERRACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1 NORMAN TERRACE, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED
Address: 10 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7EG
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QB
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 824510
WELL
Address: ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE, ST ANDREWS LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 815536
MILLER PHARMACY
Address: 22 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 816158
BOOTS
Address: 18 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 814976
HIGGINBOTTOM PHARMACY
Address: 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651200
M & M PHARMACY
Address: NORCHEM HOUSE, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRANDON, FERRYHILL, DL17 0PD
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3784964
Nearest Opticians
WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
B.OLIVER (OPTICIANS)
Address: 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BISHOP AUCKLAND)
Address: 31 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 7EW
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BISHOP AUCKLAND)
Address: 45 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 7EW
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 817777
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SPENNYMOOR HEALTH CENTRE, BISHOPS CLOSE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6ED
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 811455
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE, OXFORD ROAD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE, OXFORD ROAD SITE, ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6BQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651238
COUNDON
Address: COUNDON HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA LANE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 8NP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 603115
THE EDEN CENTRE
Address: COUNDON HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA LANE, COUNDON, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 8NP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 604526
Transport Links
Train Stations
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: 4.79 miles
Shildon
Address: Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LX
Postcode: DL4 1LX
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.22 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.71 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: 5.97 miles
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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.68 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J60Distance: 5.12 milesDriving Time: 7.51 minutesA1(M) J61Distance: 5.54 milesDriving Time: 7.04 minutesA1(M) J59Distance: 7.98 milesDriving Time: 10.89 minutesA1(M) J62Distance: 10.05 milesDriving Time: 11.41 minutesA1(M) J58Distance: 10.39 milesDriving Time: 13.22 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
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £146,000 £146,000 £146,000 1 2016 £242,000 £242,000 £242,000 1 2018 £170,000 £170,000 £170,000 1 2021 £100,000 £100,000 £100,000 1 2023 £185,000 £185,000 £185,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DL16 7HQ Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Cambridge Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6DF 1.70 miles Directions to Aldi Iceland, Oxford Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YQ 2.01 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, St. Andrews Road, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6NE 2.06 miles Directions to Asda Asda, South Church Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7LB 5.58 miles Directions to Asda Morrisons, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7TN 5.93 miles Directions to Morrisons
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DL16 7HQ Burger King Distance Directions Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY 2.89 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 14.31 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA 14.32 miles Directions to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park Teeside Leisure Park, Aintree Oval, Stockton-on-tee, TS17 7BU 15.41 miles Directions to Teeside Leisure Park, Aintree Oval
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DL16 7HQ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU 1.86 miles Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP 4.26 miles Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT 4.86 miles Directions to McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT McDonald's, Coatham Mundeville, DARLINGTON, DL1 3NL 6.90 miles Directions to McDonald's, Coatham Mundeville, DARLINGTON, DL1 3NL
KFC Restaurants near DL16 7HQ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD 1.57 miles Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE 4.88 miles Directions to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS 7.13 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB 8.56 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park KFC, George Short Close, DARLINGTON, DL1 2JQ 10.29 miles Directions to KFC Darlington - Albert Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLYDE TERRACE | SPENNYMOOR | 1.02 | DL16 7SE | View on Google Maps | |
| WHITWORTH TERRACE | SPENNYMOOR | 1.04 | DL16 7LD | View on Google Maps | |
| HIGH STREET | SPENNYMOOR | 1.11 | DL16 6DB | View on Google Maps | |
| FESTIVAL WALK | SPENNYMOOR | 1.18 | DL16 6AB | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spennymoor | 1.09 | NNW | 342.39 |
| Ferryhill | 1.62 | ENE | 75.00 |
| Bishop Auckland | 3.58 | WSW | 248.60 |
| Shildon | 3.88 | SSW | 209.53 |
| Willington | 4.38 | WNW | 296.66 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 4.57 | SSE | 167.95 |
| Sedgefield | 6.15 | ESE | 109.97 |
| Durham | 6.58 | N | 4.64 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 11.13 | NNE | 30.99 |
| Darlington | 11.18 | S | 171.25 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 14.04 | SE | 125.86 |
| Seaham | 14.93 | NE | 44.42 |
| Consett | 15.12 | NW | 321.28 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Spennymoor
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 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) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | 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 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°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 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 16 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 | 58.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 160.000 |
DL16 7HQ has an average download speed of 58.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,438 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
37% of postcodes (434,015) have slower broadband speeds.
63% of postcodes (749,188) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 10.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
DL16 7HQ has an average upload speed of 10.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,701 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
26% of postcodes (304,828) have slower upload speeds.
74% of postcodes (872,112) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Address: Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP
Distance: 1.44 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: 1.63 miles
Contact:
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Address: Tudhoe Colliery Primary School, Front Street, Tudhoe Colliery, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6TJ
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: 01388814399
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Address: Kirk Merrington Primary School, South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01388816230
Ox Close Primary School
Address: Ox Close Primary School, Ox Close Crescent, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RU
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01388814860
King Street Primary School
Address: King Street Primary School, High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01388816078
North Park Primary School
Address: North Park Primary School, Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6PP
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01388815943
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Address: Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01388815427
Middlestone Moor Primary School
Address: Middlestone Moor Primary School, Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Victoria Lane Academy
Address: Victoria Lane Academy, Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: 01388603588
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Coundon
Address: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Coundon, Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Ferryhill Business Enterprise College
Address: Ferryhill Business Enterprise College, Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College
Address: Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College, Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
FERRYHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: VICTORIA LANE, COUNDON, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 8NP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
NORMAN TERRACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1 NORMAN TERRACE, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED
Address: 10 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7EG
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QB
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 824510
WELL
Address: ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE, ST ANDREWS LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 815536
MILLER PHARMACY
Address: 22 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 816158
BOOTS
Address: 18 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 814976
HIGGINBOTTOM PHARMACY
Address: 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651200
M & M PHARMACY
Address: NORCHEM HOUSE, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRANDON, FERRYHILL, DL17 0PD
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3784964
Nearest Opticians
WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
B.OLIVER (OPTICIANS)
Address: 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BISHOP AUCKLAND)
Address: 31 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 7EW
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BISHOP AUCKLAND)
Address: 45 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 7EW
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 817777
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SPENNYMOOR HEALTH CENTRE, BISHOPS CLOSE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6ED
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 811455
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE, OXFORD ROAD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE, OXFORD ROAD SITE, ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6BQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651238
COUNDON
Address: COUNDON HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA LANE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 8NP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 603115
THE EDEN CENTRE
Address: COUNDON HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA LANE, COUNDON, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 8NP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 604526
Transport Links
Train Stations
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: 4.79 miles
Shildon
Address: Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LX
Postcode: DL4 1LX
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.22 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.71 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: 5.97 miles
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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.68 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.
Libraries - Durham County CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Cambridge Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6DF | 1.70 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Oxford Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YQ | 2.01 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, St. Andrews Road, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6NE | 2.06 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Asda, South Church Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7LB | 5.58 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Morrisons, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7TN | 5.93 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 2.89 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 14.31 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA | 14.32 miles | Directions to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park |
| Teeside Leisure Park, Aintree Oval, Stockton-on-tee, TS17 7BU | 15.41 miles | Directions to Teeside Leisure Park, Aintree Oval |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU | 1.86 miles | Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 4.26 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT | 4.86 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT |
| McDonald's, Coatham Mundeville, DARLINGTON, DL1 3NL | 6.90 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Coatham Mundeville, DARLINGTON, DL1 3NL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 1.57 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE | 4.88 miles | Directions to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 7.13 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 8.56 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, George Short Close, DARLINGTON, DL1 2JQ | 10.29 miles | Directions to KFC Darlington - Albert Road |