DH2 3AB 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 (3AB) 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 3.
- 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 3AB 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 3AB postcode have the street address of Waldridge Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH2 3AB postcode is home to a bustling 47 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH2 3AB is within the town of Chester-le-Street.
The DH2 3AB postcode area is composed of 81.82% residential properties, 18.18% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH2 3AB are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in DH2 3AB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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DH2 3AB: Points of Interest
Dark Kitchen
Dark Kitchen is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at The Whitehills, Waldridge Road, Chester-Le-Street, DH2 3AB.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 81.82% |
| Commercial | 18.18% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH2 3AB
The telephone area code for DH2 3AB is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH2 3AB
| Latitude | 54.8500667581 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.5894005545 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DH2 3AB
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 308 Durham and Sunderland | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 88 Newcastle upon Tyne | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for DH2 3AB
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 50.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 88.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 92.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 91.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 87.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 57.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | E 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 22.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 23.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 24.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 24.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH2 3AB Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH2 3AB
| Average Mbps | 28.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 33.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.060 |
DH2 3AB has an average download speed of 28.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
630 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
7% of postcodes (80,421) have slower broadband speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,103,590) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH2 3AB
| Average Mbps | 5.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 8.960 |
DH2 3AB has an average upload speed of 5.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,556 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
7% of postcodes (78,691) have slower upload speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,103,394) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DH2 3AB 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: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01913886251
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 0.77 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: 0.83 miles
Contact:
Bullion Lane Primary School
Address: Bullion Lane Primary School, Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01913882482
Newker Primary School
Address: Newker Primary School, Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01913887099
England Secondary Schools
Park View School
Address: Park View School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01913882248
The Hermitage Academy
Address: The Hermitage Academy, Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact:
The Hermitage School
Address: The Hermitage School, Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH2 3AB
ALPHA DENTAL
Address: UNIT 3, 47 GIBSIDE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 2TT
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
CHESTER LE STREET COMMUNITY
Address: FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AT
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
ASHFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: 4 ASHFIELD TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 WEARDALE TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3PQ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED
Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH2 3AB
BOOTS
Address: WHITEHILL WAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3DJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883088
BOOTS
Address: 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3YQ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3886262
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 15 MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3QD
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 890023
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 48-50 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883388
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 5 BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3RE
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 882777
PELTON FELL PHARMACY
Address: FELL ROAD, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3875775
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH2 3AB
GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS
Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3861100
VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 41 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
SIGHTDIRECT LTD
Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH2 3AB
CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WHITEHILL WAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3DJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3887771
MIDDLE CHARE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MIDDLE CHARE SURGERY, MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3QD
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5947654
BRIDGE END SURGERY
Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883236
PELTON FELL
Address: FELLROSE SURGERY, PELTON FELL, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NH
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01913333140
VILLAGES MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 21 GARDINER CRESCENT, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 873558
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3700500
Transport Links near DH2 3AB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH2 3AB
- Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EEDistance: 0.91 milesDriving Time: 1.98 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 6.13 milesDriving Time: 9.17 minutes - Heworth
Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NEDistance: 9.36 milesDriving Time: 12.08 minutes - Dunston
Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SSDistance: 10.38 milesDriving Time: 14.44 minutes - MetroCentre
Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GADistance: 11.29 milesDriving Time: 16.02 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH2 3AB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH2 3AB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH2 3AB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Durham Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Kevan Jones |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH2 3AB 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 3AB 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 CouncilHouse Sales in DH2 3AB
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £318,000 | £318,000 | £318,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £372,500 | £372,500 | £372,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH2 3AB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 1.21 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to Morrisons |
| Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 1.21 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to Iceland |
| Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF | 1.36 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to Tesco |
| Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN | 1.52 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 4.84 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH2 3AB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 2.95 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 7.10 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to Unit G11 & G12 |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 7.30 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ | 8.08 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 3.01 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 4.10 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG | 4.53 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 5.14 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 3.00 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 4.17 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 5.29 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 6.19 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ | 7.25 miles | Directions from DH2 3AB to KFC Gateshead - Felling |