The DH2 postcode district is a postal district located in the DH Durham postcode area with a population of 30,462 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the DH2 postcode district is 10.31 square miles which is 26.71 square kilometres or 6,600.11 acres.
Currently, the DH2 district has about 703 postcode units spread across 3 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 1,200 postcodes. With 703 postcodes already in use, this leaves 497 units available.
The largest settlement in the DH2 postal code is CHESTER LE STREET followed by Pelton, and Ouston.
The DH2 Postcode shares a border with DH1 (DURHAM, Pity Me, High Shincliffe), DH7 (Sacriston, Brandon, Ushaw Moor), DH3 (Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, Great Lumley) and NE11 (GATESHEAD, Team Valley Trading Estate, Dunston).
The DH2 postcode district in Durham, England, is primarily represented by the settlement of Birtley in the town of Chester Le Street. Other significant settlements include Drum Industrial Estate, High Flatts, Low Urpeth, Ouston, and Pelton. The county is Durham while the most significant post town is also Chester Le Street.
For the district DH2, we have data on 3 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector DH2 1, covers Pelton and Ouston in Durham. The sector DH2 2, covers Chester Le Street and Pelton Fell and Newfield in Durham. The sector DH2 3, covers Chester Le Street in Durham.
Map of the DH2 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the DH2 District: the district mostly encompasses the County Durham (704 postcodes), and finally, the Gateshead District (B) area (5 postcodes).
Where is the DH2 Postcode District?
The postcode district DH2 is located in Chester le Street, which is a town in County Durham. It is situated near several towns, such as Stanley to the West, Washington to the North East, Houghton le Spring to the East, Gateshead to the North, Durham to the South, and Rowlands Gill to the North West. The distance from DH2 to London, the centre of the city, is approximately 239.93 miles.
The district is within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The DH2 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Durham CC - Tees Valley and Durham - North East (England)
- Tyneside - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear - North East (England)
Weather Forecast for DH2
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 30.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 39.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 38.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 25.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 50.00% | SE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 34.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 39.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 35.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 9 mph |
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DH2 1 | Chester Le Street Delivery Office |
| DH2 2 | Chester Le Street Delivery Office |
| DH2 3 | Chester Le Street Delivery Office |
| D | H | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| D | H | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions within the DH2 Postcode Area
We found 1 visitor attractions within the DH2 postcode area
| Cragside House, Gardens and Estate. |
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| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Cragside House, Gardens and Estate. on Google Maps |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £1,950 | £1,950 | £1,950 |
| 2 | £450 | £2,167 | £860 |
| 3 | £550 | £1,100 | £724 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | |
| 1 | £25,000 | £45,000 | £30,833 |
| 2 | £38,000 | £205,000 | £109,735 |
| 3 | £60,000 | £350,000 | £171,954 |
| 4 | £220,000 | £525,000 | £311,388 |
| 5 | £330,000 | £700,000 | £449,167 |
| 6 | £390,000 | £1,100,000 | £745,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the DH2 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Chester Le Street | YOUR MOVE Chris Stonock | 53 Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BH | 0191 625 0230 | 24 |
 | Chester Le Street | J W Wood | 3 Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BQ | 0191 625 0107 | 19 |
 | Chester le Street | Reeds Rains | Bridge End Chambers, Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3QY | 0191 625 0992 | 15 |
 | Chester Le Street | Copeland Residential | 5 Ashfield Terrace Chester Le Street DH3 3PD | 0191 625 0929 | 15 |
 | Chester Le Street | Robinsons | 45 Front Street Chester Le Street DH3 3BH | 0191 387 3000 | 14 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the DH2 Postcode District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £236,921 | 115 | £227,570 | 117 | £218,783 | 111 | £195,530 | 122 |
| Semi-Detached | £129,967 | 147 | £131,719 | 188 | £126,195 | 155 | £127,884 | 158 |
| Terraced | £99,698 | 187 | £90,907 | 182 | £83,941 | 174 | £87,179 | 183 |
| Flats | £71,629 | 27 | £84,782 | 25 | £74,884 | 28 | £78,412 | 39 |