DH6 2HJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2HJ) 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 DH6.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH6 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HJ.
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 DH6 2HJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DURHAM DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH6 2HJ postcode have the street address of Hazel Terrace.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH6 2HJ postcode is home to a bustling 23 residents!
It is situated within the post town of DURHAM within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH6 2HJ is within the town of Peterlee.
The DH6 2HJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH6 2HJ are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and mid-terraced. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in DH6 2HJ are social housing with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH6 2HJ
The telephone area code for DH6 2HJ is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH6 2HJ
| Latitude | 54.7596215216 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.3913460072 |
Weather Forecast for DH6 2HJ
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 2 mph |
Mon 6th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | W 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | W 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | N 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | E 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 37.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 34.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH6 2HJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH6 2HJ
| Average Mbps | 56.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 142.180 |
DH6 2HJ has an average download speed of 56.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,581 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
34% of postcodes (405,760) have slower broadband speeds.
66% of postcodes (777,300) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH6 2HJ
| Average Mbps | 12.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH6 2HJ has an average upload speed of 12.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,401 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
42% of postcodes (493,451) have slower upload speeds.
57% of postcodes (680,789) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DH6 2HJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Acre Rigg Academy
Address: Acre Rigg Academy, Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01915862915
Acre Rigg Infant School
Address: Acre Rigg Infant School, Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01915864437
Easington CofE Primary School
Address: Easington CofE Primary School, Easington Village, Hall Walk, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3BP
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact:
Wingate Primary School
Address: Wingate Primary School, Church Street, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AQ
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: 01429836843
Shotton Primary School
Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01915262006
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary
Address: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary, Fleming Field, Shotton, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2JQ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Thornley
Address: St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Thornley, Thornley Road, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3NR
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact:
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Address: Wheatley Hill Community Primary School, Wheatley Hill Primary School, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RQ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01429820594
Ludworth Primary School
Address: Ludworth Primary School, Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: 01429820207
England Higher Schools
East Durham College
Address: East Durham College, Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01915182000
England Secondary Schools
Wellfield School
Address: Wellfield School, North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH6 2HJ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE DENE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AL
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
ALEXANDERS
Address: 2 DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH6 2HJ
SHOTTON PHARMACY
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261426
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, THORNLEY ROAD, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NR
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820313
YORK ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 60 YORK ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 2DP
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862180
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820297
WELL
Address: 9 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862861
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH6 2HJ
KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE
Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS
Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 34 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PETERLEE)
Address: UNIT 8, THE CHARE, CASTLEDENE SHOPPING CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
4178 PETERLEE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: :
COOPER & LEATHERBARROW OPTICIANS (HORDEN)
Address: BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH6 2HJ
BEVAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BEVAN GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LQ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261643
SOUTHDENE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5265818
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY - WHEATLEY HILL
Address: ASHMORE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, DH6 3NP
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263900
Transport Links near DH6 2HJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH6 2HJ
- Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XXDistance: 8.14 milesDriving Time: 10.84 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 11.15 milesDriving Time: 15.03 minutes - Hartlepool
Hartlepool station, Station Approach, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 7EDDistance: 11.16 milesDriving Time: 15.21 minutes - Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EEDistance: 12.07 milesDriving Time: 19.76 minutes - Sunderland
Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HPDistance: 12.79 milesDriving Time: 16.52 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH6 2HJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH6 2HJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH6 2HJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Easington Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Grahame Morris |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH6 2HJ 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 DH6 2HJ 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 DH6 2HJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £73,250 | £73,250 | £73,250 | 1 |
| 2015 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £46,500 | £46,500 | £46,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £53,000 | £53,000 | £53,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DH6 2HJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH6 2HJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS | 3.71 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to Iceland |
| Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR | 3.92 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to Asda |
| Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH | 4.65 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to Aldi |
| Asda, South Terrace, SEAHAM, SR7 7HN | 9.36 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to Asda |
| Aldi, North Railway Street, SEAHAM, SR7 7DA | 9.46 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH6 2HJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 6.84 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 9.70 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 11.18 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 13.84 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA | 2.39 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA |
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 3.90 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 5.68 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 6.06 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 3.90 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 5.88 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 8.21 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 8.25 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Marina Way, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 0XR | 8.67 miles | Directions from DH6 2HJ to KFC Hartlepool - Marina Way |