DL17 8QL 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 (8QL) 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 QL.
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 8QL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DL17 8QL postcode have the street address of Ravensworth Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DL17 8QL postcode is home to a bustling 48 residents!
DL17 8QL is within the town of FERRYHILL.
The DL17 8QL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DL17 8QL are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in DL17 8QL are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DL17 8QL
The telephone area code for DL17 8QL is 01740 Sedgefield.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.6896738592 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.54159628666 |
Retail and Shopping near DL17 8QL
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
MARKET STREET
FERRYHILL
0.59
DL17 8JN
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MAIN STREET
FERRYHILL
0.65
DL17 8LA
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DARLINGTON ROAD
FERRYHILL
0.65
DL17 8JP
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PARKER TERRACE
FERRYHILL
0.67
DL17 8JY
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Ferryhill
0.61
W
266.01
Spennymoor
2.57
WNW
282.96
Sedgefield
4.42
SE
125.46
Newton Aycliffe
5.08
SSW
193.96
Shildon
5.61
SW
226.84
Bishop Auckland
5.79
WSW
252.25
Durham
6.32
NNW
344.99
Peterlee
9.60
ENE
59.04
Hetton-le-Hole
9.75
NNE
21.43
Billingham
11.37
ESE
119.95
Darlington
11.52
S
182.40
Seaham
13.13
NE
39.09
Hartlepool
13.17
E
91.15
Washington
14.48
N
0.97
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Ferryhill
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 18:00 to 21:00 
Cloudy 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 6.00% S 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 11.00% S 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 9.00% SSW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Clear night 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% WSW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00% WSW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00% SW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% SSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00% SSE 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 17.00% SSE 13 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Light rain 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 64.00% S 18 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Light rain 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 61.00% S 18 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 13.00% S 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 10.00% SSW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00% SW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00% SW 13 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Light rain shower (day) 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 40.00% WSW 13 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Light rain shower (night) 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 36.00% SW 13 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Light rain shower (night) 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 31.00% SW 13 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 8.00% WNW 16 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00% WNW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 3.00% W 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sunny day 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00% W 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 3.00% WSW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 11.00% SW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 17.00% SSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 24.00% S 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Light rain 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 50.00% SSW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Light rain 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 51.00% SSW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Light rain 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 51.00% W 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Light rain 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 52.00% W 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Heavy rain 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 71.00% NW 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Light rain shower (day) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 39.00% NW 18 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Light rain shower (night) 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 35.00% NW 18 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 14.00% NW 18 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 44.600 Median Mbps 40.000 Maximum Mbps 78.120
DL17 8QL has an average download speed of 44.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,245 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
20% of postcodes (235,715) have slower broadband speeds.
80% of postcodes (947,681) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 10.500 Median Mbps 10.000 Maximum Mbps 20.000
DL17 8QL has an average upload speed of 10.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,002 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
26% of postcodes (312,529) have slower upload speeds.
73% of postcodes (865,110) 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: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01740651291
Cleves Cross Primary School
Address: Cleves Cross Primary School, Cleves Cross, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QY
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact:
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Address: Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School, Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01740651363
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Address: Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01740651512
England Secondary Schools
Ferryhill Business Enterprise College
Address: Ferryhill Business Enterprise College, Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
FERRYHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
NORMAN TERRACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1 NORMAN TERRACE, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
CUMBERLAND HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 BLACKGATE EAST, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4AA
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: :
EAST FINCHLEY SMILES LIMITED
Address: WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, DURHAM ROAD WEST, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, FERRYHILL, DURHAM, DL17 8HX
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651137
HIGGINBOTTOM PHARMACY
Address: 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651200
WEST CORNFORTH PHARMACY
Address: WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, DL17 9LH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 654669
M & M PHARMACY
Address: NORCHEM HOUSE, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRANDON, FERRYHILL, DL17 0PD
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3784964
CHILTON PHARMACY
Address: CHILTON MEDICAL CENTRE, NORMAN TERRACE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, DL17 0HF
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 720874
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3770234
Nearest Opticians
B.OLIVER (OPTICIANS)
Address: 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
GRUNDY AND NAISBITT LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE OPTICIAN - (COXHOE)
Address: 2 CHURCH STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, DH6 4DD
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651238
WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9LH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 656578
CHILTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NORMAN TERRACE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
COXHOE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANSDOWNE ROAD, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DH
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3770215
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 817777
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SPENNYMOOR HEALTH CENTRE, BISHOPS CLOSE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6ED
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 811455
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: 5.59 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: 6.61 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: 6.40 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: 5.79 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: 5.87 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J60Distance: 3.46 milesDriving Time: 6.80 minutesA1(M) J61Distance: 3.47 milesDriving Time: 5.52 minutesA1(M) J62Distance: 7.98 milesDriving Time: 9.89 minutesA1(M) J59Distance: 8.24 milesDriving Time: 10.98 minutesA1(M) J58Distance: 10.65 milesDriving Time: 13.31 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.
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House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2019 £65,000 £65,000 £65,000 1 2020 £60,000 £60,000 £60,000 1 2023 £80,000 £88,000 £84,000 2
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DL17 8QL Supermarket Distance Directions Asda, St. Andrews Road, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6NE 3.64 miles Directions to Asda Iceland, Oxford Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YQ 3.94 miles Directions to Iceland Aldi, Cambridge Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6DF 3.98 miles Directions to Aldi Sainsburys, Salters Lane, Sedgefield, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS21 3EE 6.73 miles Directions to Sainsburys Aldi, Greenwell Road, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 4DH 7.88 miles Directions to Aldi
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DL17 8QL Burger King Distance Directions Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY 1.30 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA 12.96 miles Directions to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ 13.35 miles Directions to Teesbay Retail Park Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 13.80 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DL17 8QL Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU 1.45 miles Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP 2.75 miles Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD 6.33 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT 6.93 miles Directions to McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT
KFC Restaurants near DL17 8QL Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD 0.68 miles Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS 6.25 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE 6.93 miles Directions to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB 8.24 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park KFC, Coal Lane, Wolviston, BILLINGHAM, TS22 5PZ 10.32 miles Directions to KFC Billingham - Wynard Services
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET STREET | FERRYHILL | 0.59 | DL17 8JN | View on Google Maps | |
| MAIN STREET | FERRYHILL | 0.65 | DL17 8LA | View on Google Maps | |
| DARLINGTON ROAD | FERRYHILL | 0.65 | DL17 8JP | View on Google Maps | |
| PARKER TERRACE | FERRYHILL | 0.67 | DL17 8JY | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill | 0.61 | W | 266.01 |
| Spennymoor | 2.57 | WNW | 282.96 |
| Sedgefield | 4.42 | SE | 125.46 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 5.08 | SSW | 193.96 |
| Shildon | 5.61 | SW | 226.84 |
| Bishop Auckland | 5.79 | WSW | 252.25 |
| Durham | 6.32 | NNW | 344.99 |
| Peterlee | 9.60 | ENE | 59.04 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 9.75 | NNE | 21.43 |
| Billingham | 11.37 | ESE | 119.95 |
| Darlington | 11.52 | S | 182.40 |
| Seaham | 13.13 | NE | 39.09 |
| Hartlepool | 13.17 | E | 91.15 |
| Washington | 14.48 | N | 0.97 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Ferryhill
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 6.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 11.00% | S 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 17.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 64.00% | S 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 61.00% | S 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | S 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 40.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 36.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 31.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | W 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 17.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 24.00% | S 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 50.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 51.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 51.00% | W 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 52.00% | W 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 71.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 39.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 35.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 18 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 44.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
DL17 8QL has an average download speed of 44.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,245 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
20% of postcodes (235,715) have slower broadband speeds.
80% of postcodes (947,681) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 10.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DL17 8QL has an average upload speed of 10.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,002 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
26% of postcodes (312,529) have slower upload speeds.
73% of postcodes (865,110) 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: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01740651291
Cleves Cross Primary School
Address: Cleves Cross Primary School, Cleves Cross, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QY
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact:
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Address: Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School, Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01740651363
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Address: Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01740651512
England Secondary Schools
Ferryhill Business Enterprise College
Address: Ferryhill Business Enterprise College, Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
FERRYHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
NORMAN TERRACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1 NORMAN TERRACE, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
CUMBERLAND HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 BLACKGATE EAST, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4AA
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: :
EAST FINCHLEY SMILES LIMITED
Address: WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, DURHAM ROAD WEST, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, FERRYHILL, DURHAM, DL17 8HX
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651137
HIGGINBOTTOM PHARMACY
Address: 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651200
WEST CORNFORTH PHARMACY
Address: WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE, READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, DL17 9LH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 654669
M & M PHARMACY
Address: NORCHEM HOUSE, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRANDON, FERRYHILL, DL17 0PD
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3784964
CHILTON PHARMACY
Address: CHILTON MEDICAL CENTRE, NORMAN TERRACE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, DL17 0HF
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 720874
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3770234
Nearest Opticians
B.OLIVER (OPTICIANS)
Address: 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
GRUNDY AND NAISBITT LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE OPTICIAN - (COXHOE)
Address: 2 CHURCH STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, DH6 4DD
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651238
WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9LH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 656578
CHILTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NORMAN TERRACE, CHILTON, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
COXHOE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANSDOWNE ROAD, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DH
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3770215
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 817777
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SPENNYMOOR HEALTH CENTRE, BISHOPS CLOSE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6ED
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 811455
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: 5.59 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: 6.61 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: 6.40 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: 5.79 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: 5.87 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £80,000 | £88,000 | £84,000 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, St. Andrews Road, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6NE | 3.64 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Oxford Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YQ | 3.94 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Cambridge Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6DF | 3.98 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Salters Lane, Sedgefield, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS21 3EE | 6.73 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Greenwell Road, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 4DH | 7.88 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 1.30 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA | 12.96 miles | Directions to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 13.35 miles | Directions to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 13.80 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU | 1.45 miles | Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 2.75 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 6.33 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT | 6.93 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 0.68 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 6.25 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE | 6.93 miles | Directions to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 8.24 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Coal Lane, Wolviston, BILLINGHAM, TS22 5PZ | 10.32 miles | Directions to KFC Billingham - Wynard Services |