DH2 1AB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1AB) 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 DH2.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH2 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AB.
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 DH2 1AB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH2 1AB is within the town of Chester-le-Street.
The DH2 1AB postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 100% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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DH2 1AB: Points of Interest
Deli Diva Catering
Deli Diva Catering is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Purmo Group LTD, Drum Road, Chester-Le-Street, DH2 1AB.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0% |
| Commercial | 100% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for DH2 1AB
| Latitude | 54.8757988597 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.58790804102 |
Schools within a five minute drive of DH2 1AB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Rickleton Primary School
Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01914155050
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01913882483
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact:
Portobello Primary School
Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01914104571
Barley Mow Primary School
Address: Barley Mow Primary School, Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01914102758
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact:
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Address: Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Hilda Park, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2JT
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01913882328
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01914102599
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact:
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Benet's Way, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QX
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact:
Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01913700260
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Address: Roseberry Primary and Nursery School, Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01913700182
West Pelton Primary School
Address: West Pelton Primary School, Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: 01913700238
England Secondary Schools
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Address: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01914334026
Park View School
Address: Park View School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01913882248
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH2 1AB
WHELDON TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE P'SHIP
Address: 2 WHELDON TERRACE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1DA
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED
Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
ALPHA DENTAL
Address: UNIT 3, 47 GIBSIDE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 2TT
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 NEALE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LR
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH2 1AB
VIGO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 402425
CENTRECHEM
Address: PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR, OUSTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 700351
BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK
Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 102198
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 5 BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3RE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 882777
WELL
Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 103135
BOOTS
Address: 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3YQ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3886262
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH2 1AB
SIGHTDIRECT LTD
Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
DAWSON OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 41 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BH
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (BIRTLEY)
Address: 56 DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QJ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH2 1AB
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3700500
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 1HS
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
PELTON
Address: THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3700598
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4921022
BRIDGE END SURGERY
Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883236
Motorway Junctions near DH2 1AB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH2 1AB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH2 1AB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Durham Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Kevan Jones |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH2 1AB 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 DH2 1AB 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 CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the DH2 1AB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN | 1.99 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to Aldi |
| Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF | 2.00 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to Tesco |
| Morrisons, Arndale Houses, Durham Road, Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PG | 2.16 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to Morrisons |
| Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 2.23 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to Morrisons |
| Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 2.23 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH2 1AB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 1.45 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 5.34 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to Unit G11 & G12 |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 5.68 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ | 6.52 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 2.74 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD | 3.54 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 4.06 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG | 4.40 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 2.79 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 4.77 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ | 5.50 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to KFC Gateshead - Felling |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 5.50 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Russell Way, Intu Metrocentre, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YZ | 6.47 miles | Directions from DH2 1AB to KFC Gateshead - Metro Centre Blue |