DH1 2QB 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 (2QB) 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 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QB.
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 2QB 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 2QB postcode have the street address of Heathways
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 8 individuals call the DH1 2QB postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of DURHAM within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH1 2QB is within the village of High Shincliffe.
The DH1 2QB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH1 2QB are bungalows. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in DH1 2QB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH1 2QB
The telephone area code for DH1 2QB is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH1 2QB
| Latitude | 54.7554096336 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.53642601233 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DH1 2QB
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 308 Durham and Sunderland | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 88 Newcastle upon Tyne | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for DH1 2QB
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | N 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 17.00% | N 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 19.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | N 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | N 11 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | N 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 39.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 37.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 46.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | N 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 22.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 53.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | S 4 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of DH1 2QB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Bowburn Primary School
Address: Bowburn Primary School, Crowtrees Lane, Bowburn, County Durham, DH6 5FP
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01913770497
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Address: Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Beal Walk, High Shincliffe, Shincliffe C of E Primary School, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2PN
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01913843739
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: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01913868029
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH1 2QB
EAST FINCHLEY SMILES LIMITED
Address: WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, DURHAM ROAD WEST, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
BOWBURN DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GROUND FLOOR SUITE, WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 2A MAYNARDS ROW, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1QF
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
H M PRISON
Address: 19B OLD ELVET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3HU
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
KINGSGATE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 29A CHURCH STREET, DURHAM, DH1 3DG
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
THE COSMETIC DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 7 OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3HL
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://THECOSMETICDENTALCLINIC.COM
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH1 2QB
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: DRAGON LANE, DURHAM, DH1 2XQ
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779201
BOWBURN PHARMACY COMPANY LTD
Address: 2 ASH TERRACE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AS
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3773413
M WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 34 SUNDERLAND ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2LG
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3842172
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 9, DURHAM CITY RETAIL PARK, MCINTYRE WAY, DURHAM, DH1 2RP
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3740664
SHERBURN VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 2 HARLEY TERRACE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, SHERBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1DS
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3720767
WELL
Address: 25 GILESGATE, DURHAM, DH1 1QW
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 865762
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH1 2QB
DURHAM EXTRA
Address: DRAGON LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2XQ
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
COSTSPEX
Address: 41 DRAGONVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK, DRAGON LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2XU
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (DURHAM)
Address: DRAGONS LANE, DRAGONVILLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2RS
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BERRY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 41A MARSHALL TERRACE, GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2HX
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BERRY OPTOMETRIST LTD (SSECS)
Address: THE JAM POT, 41 MARSHALL TERRACE, DURHAM, DH1 2HX
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DURHAM)
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, PRINCE BISHOPS SHOPPING CENTRE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3UJ
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH1 2QB
BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BOW STREET, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AL
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3772495
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3JX
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3JX
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, DH1 3JX
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
STUDENT HEALTH CENTRE, DURHAM
Address: CLAYPATH & UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP, UNIVERSITY HEALTH AUTHORITY, GREEN LANE, OLD ELVET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 3JX
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 865081
GILESGATE
Address: GILESGATE MEDICAL CENTRE, SUNDERLAND ROAD, GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2QQ
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3864242
Transport Links near DH1 2QB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH1 2QB
- Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 3.24 milesDriving Time: 6.53 minutes - Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EEDistance: 9.16 milesDriving Time: 14.61 minutes - Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland station, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJDistance: 11.89 milesDriving Time: 16.37 minutes - Shildon
Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LXDistance: 12.10 milesDriving Time: 17.76 minutes - Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XXDistance: 13.53 milesDriving Time: 21.45 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH1 2QB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH1 2QB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH1 2QB 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 2QB 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 2QB 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 CouncilHouse Sales in DH1 2QB
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DH1 2QB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH1 2QB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP | 2.38 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to Aldi |
| Iceland, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP | 2.38 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to Iceland |
| Iceland, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 4SH | 3.66 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to Iceland |
| Tesco, High Street North, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8JG | 4.67 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to Tesco |
| Lidl, High Street South, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8EU | 4.70 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH1 2QB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 3.24 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 9.29 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 13.24 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 13.87 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 1.80 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 1.96 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU | 3.74 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 3.95 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 1.71 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 3.98 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 4.59 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 7.63 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 10.05 miles | Directions from DH1 2QB to KFC Washington - The Galleries |