DL17 8JP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DL17) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8JP) 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 DL17.
- Postal Sector. In our case DL17 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JP.
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 DL17 8JP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DL17 8JP postcode have the street address of Darlington Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 19 individuals call the DL17 8JP postcode their home.
DL17 8JP is within the town of Ferryhill.
The DL17 8JP postcode area is composed of 75% residential properties, 25% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DL17 8JP are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached, end-terraced and unknown. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in DL17 8JP are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
None Domestic Buildings in DL17 8JP fall under these categories: Shops, Food And Drink and Offices.
Shops include 9, 10, 22, 7, 13, and 26, Darlington Road.
Food And Drink include Chat A Box Coffee Shop 12, and 5, Darlington Road.
Offices include 9, Darlington Road.
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DL17 8JP: Points of Interest
Siciliano
Siciliano is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 14 Darlington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8JP.
Darlington Road Diner
Darlington Road Diner is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 12 Darlington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8JP.
Pizzalicious
Pizzalicious is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 5 Darlington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8JP.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 75% |
| Commercial | 25% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DL17 8JP
The telephone area code for DL17 8JP is 01740 Sedgefield.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.6874143283 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.55749053406 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Ferryhill
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | 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 11.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°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 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | N 7 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 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 4 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 | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 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% | NW 4 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% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 42.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 40.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 47.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 21.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°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 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 39.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 74.360 |
DL17 8JP has an average download speed of 39.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,113 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
15% of postcodes (177,996) have slower broadband speeds.
85% of postcodes (1,005,532) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 8.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DL17 8JP has an average upload speed of 8.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,911 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
18% of postcodes (212,576) have slower upload speeds.
82% of postcodes (967,154) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Ferryhill Station Primary School
Address: Ferryhill Station Primary School, Ferryhill Station, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0DB
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01740651291
Cleves Cross Primary School
Address: Cleves Cross Primary School, Cleves Cross, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QY
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Address: Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School, Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01740651363
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Address: Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 01740651512
Chilton Primary School
Address: Chilton Primary School, Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0PT
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact:
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: 1.89 miles
Contact:
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Address: Kirk Merrington Primary School, South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01388816230
King Street Primary School
Address: King Street Primary School, High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: 01388816078
North Park Primary School
Address: North Park Primary School, Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6PP
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01388815943
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Address: Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: 01388815427
England Secondary Schools
Ferryhill Business Enterprise College
Address: Ferryhill Business Enterprise College, Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
FERRYHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
NORMAN TERRACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1 NORMAN TERRACE, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
CUMBERLAND HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 BLACKGATE EAST, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4AA
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: VICTORIA LANE, COUNDON, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 8NP
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
HIGGINBOTTOM PHARMACY
Address: 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651200
BOOTS
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, FERRYHILL, DURHAM, DL17 8HX
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651137
M & M PHARMACY
Address: NORCHEM HOUSE, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRANDON, FERRYHILL, DL17 0PD
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3784964
CHILTON PHARMACY
Address: CHILTON MEDICAL CENTRE, NORMAN TERRACE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, DL17 0HF
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 720874
WEST CORNFORTH PHARMACY
Address: WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, DL17 9LH
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 654669
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QB
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 824510
Nearest Opticians
B.OLIVER (OPTICIANS)
Address: 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
GRUNDY AND NAISBITT LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE OPTICIAN - (COXHOE)
Address: 2 CHURCH STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, DH6 4DD
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651238
CHILTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NORMAN TERRACE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9LH
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 656578
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 817777
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SPENNYMOOR HEALTH CENTRE, BISHOPS CLOSE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6ED
Distance: 1.87 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: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.25 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: 5.27 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: 5.22 miles
Heighington
Address: Heighington station, Station Road, Heighington, County Durham, DL5 6PX
Postcode: DL5 6PX
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 6.33 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: 6.43 miles
North Road (Darlington)
Address: North Road (Darlington) station, Station Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6ST
Postcode: DL3 6ST
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 10.45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £65,000 | £60,000 | £70,300 | 5 |
| 2016 | £12,500 | £12,500 | £12,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £39,999 | £80,000 | £52,833 | 3 |
| 2019 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £31,000 | £62,000 | £46,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £37,000 | £53,199 | £45,100 | 2 |
| 2022 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £59,000 | £39,999 | £48,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | £85,999 | £85,999 | £85,999 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, St. Andrews Road, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6NE | 2.84 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Cambridge Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6DF | 3.08 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Oxford Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YQ | 3.11 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Greenwell Road, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 4DH | 7.46 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, High Street South, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8EU | 8.54 miles | Directions to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 1.64 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA | 13.32 miles | Directions to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 13.93 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 13.96 miles | Directions to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU | 1.24 miles | Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 3.12 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT | 6.30 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 6.53 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 0.20 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE | 6.31 miles | Directions to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 6.46 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 8.29 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, George Short Close, DARLINGTON, DL1 2JQ | 10.44 miles | Directions to KFC Darlington - Albert Road |