DH3 4PH 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 (4PH) 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 PH.
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 4PH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 11 individuals call the DH3 4PH postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH3 4PH is within the village of Penshaw.
The DH3 4PH postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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DH3 4PH: Points of Interest
Biddick Hall
Biddick Hall is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Lambton Park, Chester-Le-Street, DH3 4PH.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH3 4PH
The telephone area code for DH3 4PH is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH3 4PH
| Latitude | 54.8701172151 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.5120655943 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH3 4PH Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH3 4PH
| Average Mbps | 35.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 34.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 46.540 |
DH3 4PH has an average download speed of 35.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
996 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
11% of postcodes (136,198) have slower broadband speeds.
88% of postcodes (1,047,447) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH3 4PH
| Average Mbps | 7.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 9.140 |
DH3 4PH has an average upload speed of 7.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,820 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
12% of postcodes (145,288) have slower upload speeds.
87% of postcodes (1,035,533) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DH3 4PH Postcode
England Primary Schools
New Penshaw Academy
Address: New Penshaw Academy, Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7HY
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01913854298
Barnwell Academy
Address: Barnwell Academy, Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01915844440
Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact:
Shiney Row Primary School
Address: Shiney Row Primary School, Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4QP
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01913852701
Fatfield Academy
Address: Fatfield Academy, Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01914166728
Fatfield Primary School
Address: Fatfield Primary School, Southcroft, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
Oxclose Primary Academy
Address: Oxclose Primary Academy, Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: 01915008790
England Secondary Schools
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01915111600
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH3 4PH
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 EDEN VILLAS, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7EJ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
WASHINGTON PIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: PRINCESS ANNE PARK, PARK WAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7QZ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SUITE
Address: GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
HEALTH CENTRE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH3 4PH
BOOTS
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852380
PENSHAW PHARMACY
Address: 36 AVONDALE AVENUE, PENSHAW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 7QS
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840600
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843460
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
WOODLANDS PHARMACY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 155632
GALLERIES PHARMACY
Address: INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SS
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 179997
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH3 4PH
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)
Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
4692 WASHINGTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NF
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
WASHINGTON EYECARE LTD - WASHINGTON
Address: UNIT 77, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SD
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
R BLACK OPTICIANS
Address: 20 THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SA
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WASHINGTON)
Address: 88 ALBANY MALL, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON TOWN CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7RT
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH3 4PH
GRANGEWOOD SURGERY
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852898
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: KELSO GROVE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RW
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852512
I J HEALTHCARE
Address: 3 SWISS COTTAGES, VIGO LANE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AB
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161641
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842632
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OFFICE ROW, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EH
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4150576
Motorway Junctions near DH3 4PH
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH3 4PH
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH3 4PH Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Durham Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Kevan Jones |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH3 4PH 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 4PH 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 4PH Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH3 4PH Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF | 3.42 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to Asda |
| Iceland, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SA | 3.52 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 3.70 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, The Galleries Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RW | 3.90 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to Aldi |
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 3.93 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH3 4PH Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 2.32 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 5.30 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 6.75 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to Unit G11 & G12 |
| South Shields, NE34 9QD | 7.22 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to South Shields |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 2.19 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 2.59 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ | 3.61 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ |
| McDonald's, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 4.58 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to McDonald's, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 2.30 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 2.85 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 4.58 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 5.18 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Stoneygate Close, GATESHEAD, NE10 0AZ | 6.08 miles | Directions from DH3 4PH to KFC Gateshead - Felling |