DH2 1XQ 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 (1XQ) 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 XQ.
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 1XQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH2 1XQ postcode have the street address of Bewick Main Residential Park.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH2 1XQ postcode is home to a bustling 34 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH2 1XQ is within the village of Kibblesworth.
The DH2 1XQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the DH2 1XQ Postcode Boundaries
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for DH2 1XQ
| Latitude | 54.8989723053 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.60892513432 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH2 1XQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH2 1XQ
| Average Mbps | 13.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 66.890 |
DH2 1XQ has an average download speed of 13.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
220 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
2% of postcodes (19,451) have slower broadband speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,164,970) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH2 1XQ
| Average Mbps | 3.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 16.740 |
DH2 1XQ has an average upload speed of 3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
902 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (42,878) have slower upload speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,140,861) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DH2 1XQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Address: Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01914334200
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: 1.35 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley, Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact:
Birtley East Community Primary School
Address: Birtley East Community Primary School, Highfield, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 1QQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01914102551
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01914102599
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact:
Kibblesworth Academy
Address: Kibblesworth Academy, West View, Kibblesworth, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0XP
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01914102975
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: 1.24 miles
Contact:
Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01913700260
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: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01914334026
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH2 1XQ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 NEALE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LR
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
WHELDON TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE P'SHIP
Address: 2 WHELDON TERRACE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1DA
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
THE WREKENTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 13 LONG BANK, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 7HE
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
NEWBIGGIN DENTAL CLINIC
Address: NEWBIGGIN VILLA, 265 KELLS LANE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 6UE
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: :
DURHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 677 DURHAM ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE9 5HB
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH2 1XQ
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 2 IMPERIAL BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LG
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4102125
WELL
Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 103135
BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK
Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 102198
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 9, TEAM VALLEY RETAIL PARK, TEAM VALLEY TRADING ESTATE, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4914348
CENTRECHEM
Address: PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR, OUSTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 700351
VIGO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 402425
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH2 1XQ
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (BIRTLEY)
Address: 56 DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QJ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
DAWSON OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - GATESHEAD TEAM VALLEY
Address: UNIT 26, RETAIL WORLD, TEAM VALLEY TRADING ESTATE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 0BD
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
CUSTOMGLAZE OPTICAL
Address: UNIT B10, 11 AVENUE NORTH, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 0NJ
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
EYES DIRECT LTD
Address: 321R MAYORAL WAY, TEAM VALLEY TRADING ESTATE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE11 0RT
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
SIGHTDIRECT LTD
Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH2 1XQ
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4921022
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 1.78 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: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
PELTON
Address: THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3700598
WREKENTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SPRINGWELL ROAD, WREKENTON, GATESHEAD, NE9 7AD
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4876129
Motorway Junctions near DH2 1XQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH2 1XQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH2 1XQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Blaydon Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Liz Twist |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH2 1XQ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Gateshead District 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 Gateshead District at the following link Gateshead District.How much is the Council Tax?
Gateshead District 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 Gateshead District 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 1XQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Gateshead 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 - Gateshead CouncilPostcodes near the DH2 1XQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH2 1XQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Arndale Houses, Durham Road, Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PG | 2.08 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, Eleventh Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0JY | 2.72 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD | 2.83 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to Asda |
| Aldi, High Street, Wrekenton, GATESHEAD, NE9 7JR | 3.65 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to Aldi |
| Aldi, Armstrong Road, WASHINGTON, NE37 1PR | 4.00 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH2 1XQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 2.06 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 3.71 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ | 4.71 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre |
| Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL | 4.84 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to Newcastle Railway Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD | 1.76 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD |
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 3.03 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG | 4.08 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 4.31 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 3.01 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ | 4.25 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to KFC Gateshead - Felling |
| KFC, Russell Way, Intu Metrocentre, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YZ | 4.66 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to KFC Gateshead - Metro Centre Blue |
| KFC, Newgate Street, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 5RF | 5.05 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to KFC Newcastle - Newgate Street |
| KFC, Albion Row, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE6 1LL | 5.12 miles | Directions from DH2 1XQ to KFC Byker - Shields Road |