DH1 1SG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1SG) 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 DH1.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH1 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SG.
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 DH1 1SG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DURHAM DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH1 1SG postcode have the street address of The Sands.
It is situated within the post town of DURHAM within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH1 1SG is within the city of Durham.
The DH1 1SG postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 100% public properties.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 100% |
Telephone Area Code for DH1 1SG
The telephone area code for DH1 1SG is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH1 1SG
| Latitude | 54.7801316248 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.57314649815 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DH1 1SG
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Weather Forecast for DH1 1SG
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 96.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 26.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 11 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 37.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 40.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 34.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | S 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | N 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of DH1 1SG Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Belmont Community School
Address: Belmont Community School, Buckinghamshire Road, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2QP
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01913865715
Framwellgate School Durham
Address: Framwellgate School Durham, Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01913866628
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Address: Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Crossgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01913843887
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Address: St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, North End, Durham, DH1 4NG
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01913848575
St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School
Address: St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School, North End, Durham, DH1 4NG
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Address: Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Buckinghamshire Road, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2QP
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01913844178
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
Address: St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham, Renny's Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HZ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01913847451
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Address: Laurel Avenue Community Primary School, Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01913868416
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Address: Durham Gilesgate Primary School, Kepier Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01913847284
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham
Address: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham, Mill Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2JQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact:
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Address: St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School, Church Street, Durham, DH1 3DQ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01913868029
St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham
Address: St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham, Carrhouse Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5LZ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Address: Framwellgate Moor Primary School, Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BG
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01913865400
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Crossgate Peth, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4QB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01913847331
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Address: Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery, Relly Path, Neville's Cross, Durham, DH1 4JG
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01913842249
England Higher Schools
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Address: Durham Sixth Form Centre, Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: 01913830708
New College Durham
Address: New College Durham, Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01913754000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH1 1SG
CLAYPATH DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 71 CLAYPATH, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1QT
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGE HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1ST FLOOR BRIDGE HOUSE, FRAMWELGATE BRIDGE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4SJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE VIEW SURGERY LTD
Address: 70A NORTH ROAD, DURHAM, DH1 4SQ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.CASTLEVIEWSURGERY.COM
DUNELM ORTHODONTICS
Address: TENTER CHAMBERS, 58-62 NORTH ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4SQ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
THE COSMETIC DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 7 OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3HL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://THECOSMETICDENTALCLINIC.COM
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 OLD ELVET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3HL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH1 1SG
BOOTS
Address: 2-5 MARKET PLACE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3NB
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3842213
WELL
Address: 25 GILESGATE, DURHAM, DH1 1QW
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 865762
M WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 34 SUNDERLAND ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2LG
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3842172
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: DRAGON LANE, DURHAM, DH1 2XQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779201
NEWTON HALL PHARMACY
Address: 55 CARR HOUSE DRIVE, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM, DH1 5LT
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 866867
LEAK CHEMISTS
Address: 29 FRONT STREET, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5EE
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3862193
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH1 1SG
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DURHAM)
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, PRINCE BISHOPS SHOPPING CENTRE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3UJ
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DURHAM)
Address: UNIT 8 HIGH STREET, PRINCE BISHOPS SHOPPING CENTRE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3UJ
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
WALKERS OPTICIANS
Address: 10 MARKET PLACE, DURHAM, DH1 3NB
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
CONCEPT EYE CLINIC (DURHAM)
Address: 8 SADDLER STREET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3NP
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (SILVER ST, DURHAM)
Address: 24 SILVER STREET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3RD
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DURHAM)
Address: UNIT 2, 1-4 NORTH ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4SH
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH1 1SG
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 26 GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1QW
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3746888
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3JX
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3JX
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3JX
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
STUDENT HEALTH CENTRE, DURHAM
Address: CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP, UNIVERSITY HEALTH AUTHORITY, GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3JX
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 865081
GILESGATE
Address: GILESGATE MEDICAL CENTRE, SUNDERLAND ROAD, GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2QQ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3864242
Transport Links near DH1 1SG
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH1 1SG
- Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 0.97 milesDriving Time: 2.03 minutes - Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EEDistance: 6.90 milesDriving Time: 10.11 minutes - Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland station, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJDistance: 12.51 milesDriving Time: 17.48 minutes - Shildon
Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LXDistance: 12.72 milesDriving Time: 18.87 minutes - Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XXDistance: 13.60 milesDriving Time: 18.66 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH1 1SG
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH1 1SG
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH1 1SG Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | City of Durham Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mary Kelly Foy |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH1 1SG Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is County Durham Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for County Durham at the following link County Durham.How much is the Council Tax?
County Durham Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much County Durham charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DH1 1SG Postcode 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 CouncilPostcodes near the DH1 1SG Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH1 1SG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 4SH | 0.59 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to Iceland |
| Aldi, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP | 2.06 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to Aldi |
| Iceland, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP | 2.06 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to Iceland |
| Asda, Mercia Retail Park, DURHAM, DH1 5GF | 2.89 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 2.99 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH1 1SG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 5.13 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 7.55 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 11.73 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 11.96 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 1.36 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 1.86 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 4.11 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU | 5.23 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 1.53 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 1.87 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 6.23 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 8.24 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 8.50 miles | Directions from DH1 1SG to KFC Washington - The Galleries |