DH2 3BF 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 (3BF) 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 2.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BF.

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 3BF 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 3BF postcode have the street address of Waldridge Lane

Quite the exclusive spot! The 2021 Census reveals that the DH2 3BF postcode is inhabited by just one solitary resident.

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

DH2 3BF is within the village of Chester Moor.

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Map Coordinates for DH2 3BF

Latitude	54.8351263984
Longitude	-1.5987064353

Ordnance Survey Maps for DH2 3BF

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 308 Durham and Sunderland	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from DH2 3BF © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DH2 3BF

Sun 28th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	10.00%	NNE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	51.00%	NNE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	86.00%	N 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	92.00%	N 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	91.00%	NNW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	82.00%	NW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	49.00%	W 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	3.00%	WSW 11 mph

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	0.00%	SW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	10.00%	SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	9.00%	SSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	6.00%	SSW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	14.00%	S 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	SSE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	SSE 11 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	2.00%	SSE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	2.00%	SE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	4.00%	ESE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	4.00%	ESE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	5.00%	E 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	8.00%	E 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Fog	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	23.00%	ENE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Fog	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	27.00%	NE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Fog	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	29.00%	NE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	25.00%	NE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	17.00%	NE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	14.00%	NE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	13.00%	NE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	14.00%	NNE 7 mph

Schools within a five minute drive of DH2 3BF Postcode

England Primary Schools

Red Rose Primary School

Address: Red Rose Primary School, York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3NA

Distance: 1.46 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913886251

Cestria Primary School

Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ

Distance: 1.75 miles

School Website

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: 1.67 miles

Contact:

Bullion Lane Primary School

Address: Bullion Lane Primary School, Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP

Distance: 1.42 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913882482

Newker Primary School

Address: Newker Primary School, Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913887099

Nettlesworth Primary School

Address: Nettlesworth Primary School, Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3PF

Distance: 0.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913710444

THE Sacriston Primary School

Address: THE Sacriston Primary School, Witton Road, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LQ

Distance: 1.72 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

The Hermitage Academy

Address: The Hermitage Academy, Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact:

The Hermitage School

Address: The Hermitage School, Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DH2 3BF

ALPHA DENTAL

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

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: :

CHESTER LE STREET COMMUNITY

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

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

ASHFIELD DENTAL CARE

Address: 4 ASHFIELD TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PD

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 6 WEARDALE TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3PQ

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: :

CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: :

RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED

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

Distance: 1.85 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DH2 3BF

BOOTS

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

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3883088

SACRISTON PHARMACY

Address: A M R BUILDING, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PLAWSWORTH ROAD, DURHAM, DH7 6JX

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 710704

PELTON FELL PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3875775

BOOTS

Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, FRONT STREET, SACRISTON, DURHAM, DH7 6JW

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3710342

COHENS CHEMIST

Address: 15 MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3QD

Distance: 1.75 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 890023

BOOTS

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

Distance: 1.79 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3886262

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DH2 3BF

GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS

Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: :

SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)

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

Distance: 1.66 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3861100

VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)

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

Distance: 1.80 miles

Contact: :

RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET

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

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)

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

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: :

ARNISON SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: UNIT S, ARNISON RETAIL CENTRE, PITY ME, DURHAM, DH1 5GB

Distance: 2.07 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DH2 3BF

CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE

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

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3887771

SACRISTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: FRONT STREET, SACRISTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6JW

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3710232

VILLAGES MEDICAL GROUP

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

Distance: 1.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 873558

PELTON FELL

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

Distance: 1.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01913333140

MIDDLE CHARE MEDICAL GROUP

Address: MIDDLE CHARE SURGERY, MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3QD

Distance: 1.75 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5947654

BRIDGE END SURGERY

Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL

Distance: 1.95 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3883236

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Transport Links near DH2 3BF

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DH2 3BF

Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Distance: 2.37 miles
Driving Time: 4.21 minutes
Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Distance: 5.05 miles
Driving Time: 7.31 minutes
Heworth
Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Distance: 10.46 miles
Driving Time: 13.08 minutes
Dunston
Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Distance: 11.49 miles
Driving Time: 15.45 minutes
MetroCentre
Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GA
Distance: 12.39 miles
Driving Time: 17.02 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DH2 3BF

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DH2 3BF

A1(M) J63

Distance: 3.19 miles

Driving Time: 4.68 minutes

A1(M) J64

Distance: 4.49 miles

Driving Time: 5.93 minutes

A194(M) J1

Distance: 6.45 miles

Driving Time: 7.83 minutes

A1(M) J62

Distance: 7.38 miles

Driving Time: 9.63 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH2 3BF 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 3BF 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 3BF 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

Postcodes near the DH2 3BF Postcode

DH2 3RX

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH2 3BF Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DH2 3BF
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ	2.87 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to Morrisons
Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ	2.87 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to Iceland
Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF	3.07 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to Tesco
Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN	3.21 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to Aldi
Sainsburys, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD	3.36 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the DH2 3BF Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DH2 3BF
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ	4.05 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ	8.11 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to Unit G11 & G12
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB	8.39 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ	8.91 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH2 3BF
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD	2.09 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD	4.40 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG	4.62 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG
McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB	5.17 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB

KFC Restaurants near DH2 3BF
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB	2.07 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS	4.57 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU	5.24 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to KFC Washington - The Galleries
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN	7.05 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ	8.33 miles	Directions from DH2 3BF to KFC Gateshead - Felling