DH3 4LQ 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 (4LQ) 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 4.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.

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 4LQ 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 4LQ postcode have the street address of Salisbury Close

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH3 4LQ postcode is home to a bustling 33 residents!

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

DH3 4LQ is within the village of Great Lumley.

The DH3 4LQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DH3 4LQ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in DH3 4LQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for DH3 4LQ

The telephone area code for DH3 4LQ is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.

Map Coordinates for DH3 4LQ

Latitude	54.8338670485
Longitude	-1.54721961441

Ordnance Survey Maps for DH3 4LQ

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from DH3 4LQ © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DH3 4LQ

Sun 28th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	87.00%	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)	90.00%	NW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	83.00%	WNW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	55.00%	W 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	3.00%	SW 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 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	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	Partly cloudy (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	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 4LQ Postcode?

Download Speeds For DH3 4LQ

Average Mbps	71.000
Median Mbps	78.100
Maximum Mbps	79.910

DH3 4LQ has an average download speed of 71 Megabits per second (Mbps).

869 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

49% of postcodes (582,582) have slower broadband speeds.

51% of postcodes (601,190) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For DH3 4LQ

Average Mbps	17.800
Median Mbps	19.500
Maximum Mbps	20.000

DH3 4LQ has an average upload speed of 17.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

5,947 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

87% of postcodes (1,025,206) have slower upload speeds.

13% of postcodes (153,488) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of DH3 4LQ Postcode

England Primary Schools

West Rainton Primary School

Address: West Rainton Primary School, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN

Distance: 2.13 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915843805

Woodlea Primary School

Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR

Distance: 1.62 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913852675

Lumley Junior School

Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ

Distance: 0.34 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913882310

Lumley Infant and Nursery School

Address: Lumley Infant and Nursery School, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL

Distance: 0.44 miles

School Website

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: 1.43 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913886251

Cestria Primary School

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

Distance: 1.80 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: 1.51 miles

Contact:

Bullion Lane Primary School

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

Distance: 2.01 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913882482

Newker Primary School

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

Distance: 1.88 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913887099

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DH3 4LQ

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: :

ASHFIELD DENTAL CARE

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

Distance: 1.61 miles

Contact: :

CHESTER LE STREET COMMUNITY

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

Distance: 1.62 miles

Contact: :

CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.78 miles

Contact: :

H M PRISON FRANKLAND

Address: BRASSIDE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5YD

Distance: 1.95 miles

Contact: :

FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT

Distance: 1.97 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DH3 4LQ

J DINNING (LUMLEY) LIMITED

Address: 13 LOMBARD PLACE, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4QP

Distance: 0.27 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3888547

G WHITFIELD LIMITED

Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852233

COHENS CHEMIST

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

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 890023

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 48-50 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD

Distance: 1.93 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3883388

BOOTS

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

Distance: 1.95 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3886262

COHENS CHEMIST

Address: 5 BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3RE

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 882777

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DH3 4LQ

GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 1.67 miles

Contact: :

SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)

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

Distance: 1.75 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3861100

VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)

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

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: :

RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET

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

Distance: 1.93 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)

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

Distance: 1.93 miles

Contact: :

ARNISON SPECSAVERS LIMITED

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

Distance: 2.32 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DH3 4LQ

GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY

Address: THE SURGERY, FRONT STREET, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4LE

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3885600

WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP

Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852508

MIDDLE CHARE MEDICAL GROUP

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

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5947654

BRIDGE END SURGERY

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

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3883236

WEST RAINTON SURGERY

Address: THE SURGERY, WOODLAND VIEW, WEST RAINTON, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6RQ

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5843809

CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE

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

Distance: 2.36 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3887771

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Transport Links near DH3 4LQ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DH3 4LQ

Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Distance: 2.61 miles
Driving Time: 4.87 minutes
Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Distance: 6.85 miles
Driving Time: 10.06 minutes
Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
Distance: 9.52 miles
Driving Time: 16.14 minutes
Sunderland
Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HP
Distance: 10.15 miles
Driving Time: 16.97 minutes
Heworth
Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Distance: 10.20 miles
Driving Time: 13.10 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DH3 4LQ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DH3 4LQ

A1(M) J63

Distance: 2.92 miles

Driving Time: 4.70 minutes

A1(M) J64

Distance: 4.23 miles

Driving Time: 5.96 minutes

A1(M) J62

Distance: 4.70 miles

Driving Time: 6.82 minutes

A194(M) J1

Distance: 6.19 miles

Driving Time: 7.85 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH3 4LQ 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 DH3 4LQ 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 4LQ 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

House Sales in DH3 4LQ

Yearly House Sales for DH3 4LQ
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£124,500	£124,500	£124,500	1
2012	£83,000	£83,000	£83,000	1
2015	£140,000	£177,000	£158,500	2
2016	£65,000	£65,000	£65,000	1
2017	£43,500	£68,000	£55,750	2
2018	£67,000	£140,000	£94,000	3
2019	£73,000	£73,000	£73,000	1

Postcodes near the DH3 4LQ Postcode

DH3 4QR Cambridge Drive DH3 4LG Canterbury Close DH3 4JE Front Street DH3 4LH Gloucester Close DH3 4NL Hazel Leigh DH3 4LF Winchester Close

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH3 4LQ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DH3 4LQ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ	3.14 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to Morrisons
Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ	3.14 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to Iceland
Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN	3.34 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to Aldi
Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF	3.35 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to Tesco
Sainsburys, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD	3.68 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the DH3 4LQ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DH3 4LQ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ	3.86 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB	7.90 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ	8.49 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to Unit G11 & G12
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY	8.66 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to Unit 3, Thinford Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH3 4LQ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD	2.29 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD	3.63 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB	4.57 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB
McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA	5.37 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA

KFC Restaurants near DH3 4LQ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB	2.32 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS	3.74 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU	4.67 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to KFC Washington - The Galleries
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN	5.56 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU	6.96 miles	Directions from DH3 4LQ to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park