DH3 4QQ 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 (4QQ) 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 QQ.
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 4QQ 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 4QQ postcode have the street address of Worcester Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH3 4QQ postcode is home to a bustling 41 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CHESTER LE STREET within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH3 4QQ is within the village of Great Lumley.
The DH3 4QQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH3 4QQ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in DH3 4QQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH3 4QQ
The telephone area code for DH3 4QQ is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH3 4QQ
| Latitude | 54.8344194841 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.54355487507 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DH3 4QQ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 308 Durham and Sunderland | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 88 Newcastle upon Tyne | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for DH3 4QQ
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 39.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 37.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 46.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | N 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 53.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH3 4QQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH3 4QQ
| Average Mbps | 69.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 76.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
DH3 4QQ has an average download speed of 69.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
943 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
48% of postcodes (569,398) have slower broadband speeds.
52% of postcodes (614,300) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH3 4QQ
| Average Mbps | 15.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH3 4QQ has an average upload speed of 15.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,014 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
70% of postcodes (826,640) have slower upload speeds.
29% of postcodes (346,987) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DH3 4QQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
West Rainton Primary School
Address: West Rainton Primary School, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: 01915843805
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Lumley Junior School
Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01913882310
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lumley Infant and Nursery School, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL
Distance: 0.38 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: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01913886251
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: 1.57 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH3 4QQ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 WEARDALE TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3PQ
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
ASHFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: 4 ASHFIELD TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PD
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
CHESTER LE STREET COMMUNITY
Address: FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AT
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH3 4QQ
J DINNING (LUMLEY) LIMITED
Address: 13 LOMBARD PLACE, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4QP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3888547
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 15 MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3QD
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 890023
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 48-50 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883388
BOOTS
Address: 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3YQ
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3886262
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH3 4QQ
GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS
Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3861100
VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 41 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BH
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
ARNISON SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: UNIT S, ARNISON RETAIL CENTRE, PITY ME, DURHAM, DH1 5GB
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH3 4QQ
GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, FRONT STREET, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4LE
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3885600
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
MIDDLE CHARE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MIDDLE CHARE SURGERY, MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3QD
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5947654
BRIDGE END SURGERY
Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883236
WEST RAINTON SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, WOODLAND VIEW, WEST RAINTON, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6RQ
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843809
CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WHITEHILL WAY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 3DJ
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3887771
Transport Links near DH3 4QQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH3 4QQ
- Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EEDistance: 3.09 milesDriving Time: 5.19 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 6.74 milesDriving Time: 9.71 minutes - Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XXDistance: 9.41 milesDriving Time: 15.79 minutes - Sunderland
Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HPDistance: 10.04 milesDriving Time: 16.62 minutes - Heworth
Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NEDistance: 10.68 milesDriving Time: 13.42 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH3 4QQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH3 4QQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH3 4QQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Durham Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Kevan Jones |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH3 4QQ 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 4QQ 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 4QQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £149,000 | £125,000 | £137,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £265,600 | £265,600 | £265,600 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DH3 4QQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH3 4QQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 3.23 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to Morrisons |
| Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 3.23 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN | 3.41 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to Aldi |
| Tesco, North Burns, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3TF | 3.43 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 3.87 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH3 4QQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 3.85 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 7.84 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 8.50 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 8.69 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 2.40 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 3.66 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 4.52 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 5.29 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 2.44 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 3.76 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 4.62 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 5.44 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 6.82 miles | Directions from DH3 4QQ to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |