DH3 4LW 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 (4LW) 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 LW.
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 4LW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH3 4LW postcode have the street address of Runnymede.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH3 4LW postcode is home to a bustling 59 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH3 4LW is within the village of Great Lumley.
The DH3 4LW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH3 4LW are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in DH3 4LW 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 4LW
The telephone area code for DH3 4LW is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH3 4LW
| Latitude | 54.8404149067 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.54633668604 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH3 4LW Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH3 4LW
| Average Mbps | 54.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 56.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
DH3 4LW has an average download speed of 54.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,549 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
32% of postcodes (373,702) have slower broadband speeds.
68% of postcodes (809,390) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH3 4LW
| Average Mbps | 14.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH3 4LW has an average upload speed of 14 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,031 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
55% of postcodes (650,787) have slower upload speeds.
44% of postcodes (521,823) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DH3 4LW Postcode
England Primary Schools
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Lumley Junior School
Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01913882310
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lumley Infant and Nursery School, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL
Distance: 0.12 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: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01913886251
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 1.47 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: 1.19 miles
Contact:
Bullion Lane Primary School
Address: Bullion Lane Primary School, Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01913882482
Newker Primary School
Address: Newker Primary School, Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01913887099
England Secondary Schools
The Hermitage Academy
Address: The Hermitage Academy, Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact:
The Hermitage School
Address: The Hermitage School, Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH3 4LW
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 WEARDALE TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3PQ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
ASHFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: 4 ASHFIELD TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PD
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
CHESTER LE STREET COMMUNITY
Address: FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AT
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED
Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH3 4LW
J DINNING (LUMLEY) LIMITED
Address: 13 LOMBARD PLACE, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4QP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3888547
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 15 MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3QD
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 890023
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 48-50 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883388
BOOTS
Address: 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3YQ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3886262
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 5 BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3RE
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 882777
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH3 4LW
GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS
Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3861100
VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 41 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BH
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
ARNISON SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: UNIT S, ARNISON RETAIL CENTRE, PITY ME, DURHAM, DH1 5GB
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH3 4LW
GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, FRONT STREET, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4LE
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3885600
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
MIDDLE CHARE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MIDDLE CHARE SURGERY, MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3QD
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5947654
BRIDGE END SURGERY
Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883236
CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WHITEHILL WAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3DJ
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3887771
WEST RAINTON SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, WOODLAND VIEW, WEST RAINTON, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6RQ
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843809
Motorway Junctions near DH3 4LW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH3 4LW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH3 4LW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Durham Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Kevan Jones |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH3 4LW 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 4LW 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 CouncilPostcodes near the DH3 4LW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH3 4LW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 2.61 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to Morrisons |
| Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 2.61 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to Iceland |
| Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN | 2.77 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to Aldi |
| Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF | 2.80 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 4.32 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH3 4LW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 3.42 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 7.45 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 8.07 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 9.11 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 2.69 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 4.08 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 4.12 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 4.94 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 2.72 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 4.19 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 4.22 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 5.21 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 7.02 miles | Directions from DH3 4LW to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park |