DH3 2BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2BQ) 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 DH3.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH3 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
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 DH3 2BQ 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 DH3 2BQ postcode have the street address of Durham Road Trading Estate.
It is situated within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH3 2BQ is within the Settlement of Birtley.
The DH3 2BQ postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 100% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
None Domestic Buildings in DH3 2BQ fall under these categories: Shops and Offices.
Shops include Vigo Lane Service Station, Durham Road Trading Estate.
Offices include Hogarth Coachworks Unit 10, Durham Road Trading Estate.
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DH3 2BQ: Points of Interest
Dobbies Cafe
Dobbies Cafe is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Dobbies Garden Centre, Durham Road, Birtley, Newcastle Upon Tyne, DH3 2BQ.
The Cafe @ Motorpoint
The Cafe @ Motorpoint is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Durham Road Trading Estate, Birtley Central, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2BQ.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0% |
| Commercial | 100% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH3 2BQ
The telephone area code for DH3 2BQ is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH3 2BQ
| Latitude | 54.8793564765 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.57714885066 |
Schools within a five minute drive of DH3 2BQ Postcode
England Secondary Schools
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School
Address: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact:
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: 01915111600
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Address: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01914334026
Park View School
Address: Park View School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01913882248
England Primary Schools
Lambton Primary School
Address: Lambton Primary School, Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01914813993
Holley Park Academy
Address: Holley Park Academy, Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01914170303
Rickleton Primary School
Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01914155050
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Address: Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01914334200
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 1.67 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: 1.92 miles
Contact:
Portobello Primary School
Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01914104571
Barley Mow Primary School
Address: Barley Mow Primary School, Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01914102758
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: 1.00 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: 1.44 miles
Contact:
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: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01913882328
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: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01913700260
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH3 2BQ
DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 NEALE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LR
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
WHELDON TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE P'SHIP
Address: 2 WHELDON TERRACE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1DA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED
Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
ALPHA DENTAL
Address: UNIT 3, 47 GIBSIDE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 2TT
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH3 2BQ
VIGO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 402425
BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK
Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 102198
WELL
Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 103135
CENTRECHEM
Address: PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR, OUSTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 700351
WOODLANDS PHARMACY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 155632
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 2 IMPERIAL BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LG
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4102125
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH3 2BQ
SIGHTDIRECT LTD
Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
DAWSON OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (BIRTLEY)
Address: 56 DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QJ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)
Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH3 2BQ
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT
Distance: 0.87 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: 1.13 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: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
PELTON
Address: THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3700598
WOODLANDS SURGERY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near DH3 2BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH3 2BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH3 2BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Blaydon Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Liz Twist |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH3 2BQ 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 DH3 2BQ 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 DH3 2BQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH3 2BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Arndale Houses, Durham Road, Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PG | 1.66 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN | 2.16 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to Aldi |
| Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF | 2.23 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to Tesco |
| Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 2.47 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to Morrisons |
| Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 2.47 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH3 2BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 0.97 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 5.16 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to Unit G11 & G12 |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 5.26 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL | 6.38 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to Newcastle Railway Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 2.26 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD | 3.49 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to McDonald's, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, GATESHEAD, NE11 0BD |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 3.57 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG | 4.85 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 2.30 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 5.01 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 5.03 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ | 5.18 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to KFC Gateshead - Felling |
| KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 6.32 miles | Directions from DH3 2BQ to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park |