DH2 1QH 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 (1QH) 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 QH.
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 1QH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH2 1QH postcode have the street address of Thorntons Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH2 1QH postcode is home to a bustling 135 residents!
DH2 1QH is within the village of Pelton.
The DH2 1QH postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH2 1QH are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in DH2 1QH are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.8740377967 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.61541540797 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Chester-Le-Street
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Mist | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 23.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 20.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 20.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | N 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 20.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.760 |
DH2 1QH has an average download speed of 20.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
373 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (42,940) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,141,328) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 3.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 3.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH2 1QH has an average upload speed of 3.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,459 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (52,887) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,130,295) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
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: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01913882328
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01914102599
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 0.90 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: 0.88 miles
Contact:
Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 0.54 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: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01913700182
West Pelton Primary School
Address: West Pelton Primary School, Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01913700238
Beamish Primary School
Address: Beamish Primary School, Co-operative Villas, Beamish, Cooperative Villas, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0QN
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01913700181
Nearest Dentists
WHELDON TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE P'SHIP
Address: 2 WHELDON TERRACE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1DA
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
ROSEBERRY SCHOOL HOUSE
Address: PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1NP
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
ALPHA DENTAL
Address: UNIT 3, 47 GIBSIDE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 2TT
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED
Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
CENTRECHEM
Address: PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR, OUSTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 700351
VIGO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 402425
PELTON FELL PHARMACY
Address: FELL ROAD, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NR
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3875775
BOOTS
Address: WHITEHILL WAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3DJ
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883088
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 5 BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3RE
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 882777
BOOTS
Address: 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3YQ
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3886262
Nearest Opticians
SIGHTDIRECT LTD
Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 41 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BH
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
DAWSON OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (BIRTLEY)
Address: 56 DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QJ
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 0.47 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: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
PELTON
Address: THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3700598
PELTON FELL
Address: FELLROSE SURGERY, PELTON FELL, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NH
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01913333140
VILLAGES MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 21 GARDINER CRESCENT, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NJ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 873558
CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WHITEHILL WAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3DJ
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3887771
Transport Links
Train Stations
Chester-le-Street
Address: Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Postcode: DH3 3EE
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.00 miles
Dunston
Address: Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Postcode: NE11 9SS
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.35 miles
Newcastle
Address: Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5DL
Postcode: NE1 5DL
Line: East Coast Main Line|Durham Coast Line|Tyne Valley line
Company: London North Eastern Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.51 miles
MetroCentre
Address: Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GA
Postcode: NE11 9GA
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.18 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | North Durham |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Luke Akehurst |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £82,500 | £88,950 | £96,613 | 4 |
| 2015 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £63,000 | £90,000 | £76,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £72,000 | £106,000 | £85,333 | 3 |
| 2018 | £97,500 | £119,000 | £108,250 | 2 |
| 2019 | £124,950 | £135,000 | £117,483 | 3 |
| 2020 | £135,000 | £85,000 | £110,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £95,000 | £89,000 | £103,300 | 5 |
| 2022 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £133,500 | £133,500 | £133,500 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF | 3.03 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN | 3.12 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 3.19 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 3.19 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Arndale Houses, Durham Road, Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PG | 3.31 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 2.44 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 5.45 miles | Directions to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ | 6.16 miles | Directions to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 6.40 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG | 3.30 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG |
| McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD | 3.43 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD |
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 3.73 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 4.85 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 3.76 miles | Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 4.83 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ | 5.93 miles | Directions to KFC Gateshead - Felling |
| KFC, Russell Way, Intu Metrocentre, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YZ | 6.13 miles | Directions to KFC Gateshead - Metro Centre Blue |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 6.59 miles | Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |