DH2 1QQ 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 (1QQ) 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 QQ.

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 1QQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CHESTER LE STREET DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DH2 1QQ postcode have the street address of Thorntons Close

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH2 1QQ postcode is home to a bustling 93 residents!

It is situated within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET within the old postal county of County Durham.

DH2 1QQ is within the village of Pelton.

The DH2 1QQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DH2 1QQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, unknown and semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced.

Most properties in DH2 1QQ 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 for DH2 1QQ

Latitude	54.8729199606
Longitude	-1.61430405727

Ordnance Survey Maps for DH2 1QQ

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
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Landranger 1:50,000 88 Newcastle upon Tyne	Check Price on Amazon

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from DH2 1QQ © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DH2 1QQ

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	0.00%	S 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	E 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	42.00%	NE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	18.00%	NE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	53.00%	NE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	45.00%	NE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	NNE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Mist	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	18.00%	N 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Fog	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	19.00%	N 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	9.00%	N 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	NNE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	5.00%	NE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	6.00%	NE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	NNE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	NNE 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	N 11 mph

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	N 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	7.00%	N 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	N 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	NNE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	16.00%	NNE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	NNE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	NNE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	13.00%	N 7 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	16.00%	N 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	NNW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	40.00%	NNW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	40.00%	NNW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	12.00%	NNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	9.00%	ENE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	9.00%	ESE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	N 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH2 1QQ Postcode?

Download Speeds For DH2 1QQ

Average Mbps	27.900
Median Mbps	30.800
Maximum Mbps	79.660

DH2 1QQ has an average download speed of 27.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

635 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

6% of postcodes (75,512) have slower broadband speeds.

94% of postcodes (1,108,494) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For DH2 1QQ

Average Mbps	4.800
Median Mbps	4.900
Maximum Mbps	20.000

DH2 1QQ has an average upload speed of 4.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

2,333 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

6% of postcodes (68,920) have slower upload speeds.

94% of postcodes (1,113,388) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of DH2 1QQ Postcode

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: 1.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913882328

Ouston Primary School

Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ

Distance: 0.94 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914102599

Ouston Primary School

Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ

Distance: 0.94 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: 0.90 miles

Contact:

Pelton Community Primary School

Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ

Distance: 0.48 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913700260

Roseberry Primary and Nursery School

Address: Roseberry Primary and Nursery School, Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP

Distance: 0.60 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913700182

West Pelton Primary School

Address: West Pelton Primary School, Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ

Distance: 1.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913700238

Beamish Primary School

Address: Beamish Primary School, Co-operative Villas, Beamish, Cooperative Villas, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0QN

Distance: 1.96 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913700181

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DH2 1QQ

WHELDON TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE P'SHIP

Address: 2 WHELDON TERRACE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1DA

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: :

ROSEBERRY SCHOOL HOUSE

Address: PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1NP

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: :

ALPHA DENTAL

Address: UNIT 3, 47 GIBSIDE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 2TT

Distance: 1.52 miles

Contact: :

RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED

Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ

Distance: 1.81 miles

Contact: :

CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX

Distance: 2.06 miles

Contact: :

CHESTER LE STREET COMMUNITY

Address: FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AT

Distance: 2.18 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DH2 1QQ

CENTRECHEM

Address: PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR, OUSTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1EZ

Distance: 0.48 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 700351

VIGO PHARMACY

Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 402425

PELTON FELL PHARMACY

Address: FELL ROAD, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NR

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3875775

BOOTS

Address: WHITEHILL WAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3DJ

Distance: 1.61 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3883088

COHENS CHEMIST

Address: 5 BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3RE

Distance: 1.87 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 882777

BOOTS

Address: 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3YQ

Distance: 1.90 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3886262

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DH2 1QQ

SIGHTDIRECT LTD

Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: :

RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET

Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD

Distance: 1.94 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)

Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD

Distance: 1.94 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)

Address: 41 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BH

Distance: 1.94 miles

Contact: :

SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)

Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY

Distance: 2.08 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3861100

DAWSON OPTICIANS

Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS

Distance: 2.13 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DH2 1QQ

PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP

Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS

Distance: 0.43 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: 0.43 miles

Contact: :

PELTON

Address: THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3700598

PELTON FELL

Address: FELLROSE SURGERY, PELTON FELL, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NH

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01913333140

VILLAGES MEDICAL GROUP

Address: 21 GARDINER CRESCENT, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NJ

Distance: 1.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 873558

CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE

Address: WHITEHILL WAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3DJ

Distance: 1.61 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3887771

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Transport Links near DH2 1QQ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DH2 1QQ

Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Distance: 2.81 miles
Driving Time: 5.98 minutes
Dunston
Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Distance: 7.49 miles
Driving Time: 11.95 minutes
MetroCentre
Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GA
Distance: 8.40 miles
Driving Time: 13.52 minutes
Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5DL
Distance: 8.91 miles
Driving Time: 14.10 minutes
Heworth
Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Distance: 9.62 miles
Driving Time: 12.31 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DH2 1QQ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DH2 1QQ

A1(M) J63

Distance: 2.35 miles

Driving Time: 3.90 minutes

A1(M) J64

Distance: 3.65 miles

Driving Time: 5.16 minutes

A194(M) J1

Distance: 5.61 miles

Driving Time: 7.05 minutes

A194(M) J2

Distance: 7.57 miles

Driving Time: 8.96 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH2 1QQ Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	North Durham Co Const
Member or Parliament	Mr Kevan Jones
Contact Details	Contact Mr Kevan Jones
Political Party	Labour

What Council is the DH2 1QQ 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 1QQ 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 Council

House Sales in DH2 1QQ

Yearly House Sales for DH2 1QQ
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£67,500	£66,000	£78,700	5
2012	£74,100	£74,100	£74,100	1
2013	£98,000	£81,500	£89,833	3
2014	£55,000	£91,000	£73,000	2
2015	£42,500	£42,500	£42,500	1
2016	£101,700	£101,700	£101,700	1
2019	£90,000	£82,500	£85,938	4
2020	£130,000	£130,000	£130,000	1
2021	£140,000	£90,000	£115,000	2
2022	£180,000	£110,000	£145,000	2
2023	£64,000	£64,000	£64,000	1

Postcodes near the DH2 1QQ Postcode

DH2 1DN Fairfield DH2 1LT Front Street DH2 1LU Front Street DH2 1LX Front Street DH2 1DJ Greenacres DH2 1NB Heathmeads DH2 1DW Kings Lane DH2 1LY Kingsway Villas DH2 1DL Mossway DH2 1UW Thornton Lea DH2 1UN Thornton Lea DH2 1QH Thorntons Close

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH2 1QQ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DH2 1QQ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF	2.91 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to Tesco
Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN	3.00 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to Aldi
Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ	3.06 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to Morrisons
Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ	3.06 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to Iceland
Morrisons, Arndale Houses, Durham Road, Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PG	3.34 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near the DH2 1QQ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DH2 1QQ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ	2.44 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ	5.52 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to Unit G11 & G12
Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ	6.25 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB	6.43 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH2 1QQ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG	3.34 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG
McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD	3.51 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ 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 from DH2 1QQ to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD	4.76 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD

KFC Restaurants near DH2 1QQ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU	3.76 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to KFC Washington - The Galleries
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB	4.74 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ	5.98 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to KFC Gateshead - Felling
KFC, Russell Way, Intu Metrocentre, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YZ	6.21 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to KFC Gateshead - Metro Centre Blue
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN	6.56 miles	Directions from DH2 1QQ to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road