DH3 3PU 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 (3PU) 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 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PU.
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 3PU 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 3PU postcode have the street address of Mains Park Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH3 3PU postcode is home to a bustling 44 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH3 3PU is within the town of Chester-le-Street.
The DH3 3PU postcode area is composed of 96% residential properties, 4% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH3 3PU are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in DH3 3PU are privately rented with the rest being unknown tenure.
None Domestic Buildings in DH3 3PU fall under these categories: Hospitals And Homes.
Hospitals And Homes include Durham House Residential Care Home, Mains Park Road.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 96% |
| Commercial | 4% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH3 3PU
The telephone area code for DH3 3PU is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH3 3PU
| Latitude | 54.8541590907 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.57217878047 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DH3 3PU
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| Landranger 1:50,000 88 Newcastle upon Tyne | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for DH3 3PU
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 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 DH3 3PU Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH3 3PU
| Average Mbps | 62.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
DH3 3PU has an average download speed of 62.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,272 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
42% of postcodes (493,133) have slower broadband speeds.
58% of postcodes (690,236) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH3 3PU
| Average Mbps | 15.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH3 3PU has an average upload speed of 15.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,961 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
66% of postcodes (781,303) have slower upload speeds.
33% of postcodes (391,377) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DH3 3PU Postcode
England Primary Schools
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Lumley Junior School
Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01913882310
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lumley Infant and Nursery School, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01913885292
Red Rose Primary School
Address: Red Rose Primary School, York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3NA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01913886251
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 0.09 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: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Bullion Lane Primary School
Address: Bullion Lane Primary School, Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01913882482
Newker Primary School
Address: Newker Primary School, Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01913887099
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: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01913882328
Nettlesworth Primary School
Address: Nettlesworth Primary School, Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3PF
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: 01913710444
Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01913700260
England Secondary Schools
Park View School
Address: Park View School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 01913882248
The Hermitage Academy
Address: The Hermitage Academy, Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
The Hermitage School
Address: The Hermitage School, Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH3 3PU
CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
ASHFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: 4 ASHFIELD TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PD
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 WEARDALE TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3PQ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
CHESTER LE STREET COMMUNITY
Address: FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AT
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED
Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
ALPHA DENTAL
Address: UNIT 3, 47 GIBSIDE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 2TT
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH3 3PU
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 15 MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3QD
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 890023
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 48-50 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883388
BOOTS
Address: 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3YQ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3886262
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 5 BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3RE
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 882777
BOOTS
Address: WHITEHILL WAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3DJ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883088
VIGO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 402425
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH3 3PU
SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3861100
GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS
Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 41 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BH
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
SIGHTDIRECT LTD
Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH3 3PU
MIDDLE CHARE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MIDDLE CHARE SURGERY, MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3QD
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5947654
BRIDGE END SURGERY
Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883236
CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WHITEHILL WAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3DJ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3887771
PELTON FELL
Address: FELLROSE SURGERY, PELTON FELL, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NH
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01913333140
VILLAGES MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 21 GARDINER CRESCENT, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NJ
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 873558
GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, FRONT STREET, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4LE
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3885600
Transport Links near DH3 3PU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH3 3PU
- Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EEDistance: 0.32 milesDriving Time: 0.86 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 6.22 milesDriving Time: 9.31 minutes - Heworth
Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NEDistance: 8.23 milesDriving Time: 10.59 minutes - Dunston
Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SSDistance: 9.25 milesDriving Time: 12.96 minutes - Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5DLDistance: 10.67 milesDriving Time: 15.12 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH3 3PU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH3 3PU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH3 3PU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Durham Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Kevan Jones |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH3 3PU 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 DH3 3PU 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 DH3 3PU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £135,000 | £190,000 | £162,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £196,500 | £196,500 | £196,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £192,500 | £192,500 | £192,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DH3 3PU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH3 3PU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 0.38 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to Morrisons |
| Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 0.38 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to Iceland |
| Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF | 0.61 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to Tesco |
| Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN | 0.65 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Arndale Houses, Durham Road, Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PG | 4.47 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH3 3PU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 2.48 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 6.78 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 6.91 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL | 8.11 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to Newcastle Railway Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 3.29 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 3.51 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 4.61 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG | 5.12 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 3.29 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 3.59 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 5.32 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 5.46 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ | 6.89 miles | Directions from DH3 3PU to KFC Gateshead - Felling |