DH6 3RF 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 (3RF) 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 3.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RF.

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 3RF 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 3RF postcode have the street address of Quilstyle Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH6 3RF postcode is home to a bustling 39 residents!

It is situated within the post town of DURHAM within the old postal county of County Durham.

DH6 3RF is within the village of Wheatley Hill.

The DH6 3RF postcode area is composed of 93.75% residential properties, 6.25% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DH6 3RF are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in DH6 3RF are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.

None Domestic Buildings in DH6 3RF fall under these categories: Shops.

Shops include Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Quilstyle Road.

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DH6 3RF: Points of Interest

The Co-Operative Food

The Co-Operative Food is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at Quilstyle Road, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RF.

Wheatley Hill Workmens Social Club & Institute Ltd

Wheatley Hill Workmens Social Club & Institute Ltd is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Quilstyle Road, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RF.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	93.75%
Commercial	6.25%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for DH6 3RF

Latitude	54.7444658464
Longitude	-1.42174009072

Ordnance Survey Maps for DH6 3RF

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from DH6 3RF © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DH6 3RF

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	17.00%	N 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	43.00%	NNE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	40.00%	NNE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	21.00%	NNE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	20.00%	N 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain shower (night)	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	35.00%	N 7 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	23.00%	NNW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	21.00%	NW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	16.00%	SW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	12.00%	SW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	13.00%	SW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	13.00%	SW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	8.00%	SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	6.00%	SSW 4 mph

Sun 5th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	S 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	8.00%	SSW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	SSW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	13.00%	S 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	13.00%	SE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	11.00%	ESE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	9.00%	ESE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	ESE 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH6 3RF Postcode?

Download Speeds For DH6 3RF

Average Mbps	53.800
Median Mbps	58.100
Maximum Mbps	76.330

DH6 3RF has an average download speed of 53.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,535 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

31% of postcodes (367,699) have slower broadband speeds.

69% of postcodes (815,407) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For DH6 3RF

Average Mbps	12.500
Median Mbps	16.200
Maximum Mbps	20.000

DH6 3RF has an average upload speed of 12.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,104 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

41% of postcodes (483,347) have slower upload speeds.

58% of postcodes (691,190) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of DH6 3RF Postcode

England Primary Schools

Wingate Primary School

Address: Wingate Primary School, Church Street, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AQ

Distance: 2.05 miles

School Website

Contact: 01429836843

Shotton Primary School

Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP

Distance: 1.89 miles

School Website

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: 1.71 miles

Contact:

Deaf Hill Primary School

Address: Deaf Hill Primary School, Station Road West, Trimdon Station, County Durham, TS29 6BP

Distance: 1.58 miles

School Website

Contact: 01429880358

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: 0.15 miles

Contact:

Wheatley Hill Community Primary School

Address: Wheatley Hill Community Primary School, Wheatley Hill Primary School, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RQ

Distance: 0.10 miles

School Website

Contact: 01429820594

Thornley Primary School

Address: Thornley Primary School, Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01429820280

Ludworth Primary School

Address: Ludworth Primary School, Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ

Distance: 1.67 miles

School Website

Contact: 01429820207

England Secondary Schools

Wellfield School

Address: Wellfield School, North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX

Distance: 1.98 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DH6 3RF

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT

Distance: 0.12 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 16 WYNYARD ROAD, TRIMDON, TRIMDON STATION, COUNTY DURHAM, TS29 6JH

Distance: 3.27 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT

Distance: 3.58 miles

Contact: :

CASTLE DENE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 15 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW

Distance: 3.63 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 30 YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AL

Distance: 3.67 miles

Contact: :

CUMBERLAND HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 1 BLACKGATE EAST, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4AA

Distance: 3.80 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DH6 3RF

M WHITFIELD LTD

Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, THORNLEY ROAD, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NR

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01429 820313

M WHITFIELD LTD

Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES

Distance: 0.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01429 820297

PHILLIPS CHEMISTS

Address: 11 LUKE STREET, TRIMDON STATION, TS29 6DP

Distance: 1.81 miles

Contact: tel: 01429 881613

SHOTTON PHARMACY

Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5261426

BOOTS

Address: FRONT STREET WEST, WINGATE, COUNTY DURHAM, TS28 5PZ

Distance: 2.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01429 838323

PHARMACY EXPRESS

Address: FRONT STREET, KELLOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4PE

Distance: 2.68 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3779445

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DH6 3RF

KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE

Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact: :

K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS

Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW

Distance: 3.63 miles

Contact: :

SIGHT LTD

Address: 34 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE

Distance: 3.64 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (PETERLEE)

Address: UNIT 8, THE CHARE, CASTLEDENE SHOPPING CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE

Distance: 3.64 miles

Contact: :

4178 PETERLEE

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA

Distance: 3.77 miles

Contact: :

THE VILLAGE OPTICIAN - (COXHOE)

Address: 2 CHURCH STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, DH6 4DD

Distance: 3.82 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DH6 3RF

THE SURGERY - WHEATLEY HILL

Address: ASHMORE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, DH6 3NP

Distance: 0.18 miles

Contact: :

THE SURGERY - DUNELM ROAD

Address: DUNELM ROAD, THORNLEY, DURHAM, DH6 3HW

Distance: 1.00 miles

Contact: :

PHOENIX MEDICAL GROUP

Address: DUNELM ROAD, THORNLEY, DURHAM, DH6 3HW

Distance: 1.00 miles

Contact: :

STATION ROAD SURGERY

Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL

Distance: 1.73 miles

Contact: :

BEVAN MEDICAL GROUP

Address: BEVAN GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LQ

Distance: 1.75 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5261643

TRIMDON COLLIERY

Address: MEDICAL CENTRE, GROSVENOR TERRACE, TRIMDON COLLIERY, TRIMDON STATION, COUNTY DURHAM, TS29 6DH

Distance: 1.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01429 880284

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Transport Links near DH6 3RF

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DH6 3RF

Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Distance: 8.37 miles
Driving Time: 12.16 minutes
Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
Distance: 10.98 miles
Driving Time: 13.74 minutes
Hartlepool
Hartlepool station, Station Approach, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 7ED
Distance: 11.53 miles
Driving Time: 15.86 minutes
Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Distance: 13.38 miles
Driving Time: 18.98 minutes
Seaton Carew
Seaton Carew station, Station Lane, Seaton Carew, County Durham, TS25 1DW
Distance: 16.11 miles
Driving Time: 19.10 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DH6 3RF

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DH6 3RF

A1(M) J61

Distance: 5.92 miles

Driving Time: 7.74 minutes

A1(M) J62

Distance: 8.31 miles

Driving Time: 11.55 minutes

A1(M) J60

Distance: 11.81 miles

Driving Time: 13.42 minutes

A1(M) J63

Distance: 13.98 miles

Driving Time: 17.15 minutes

A1(M) J64

Distance: 15.35 miles

Driving Time: 18.47 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH6 3RF Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Sedgefield Co Const
Member or Parliament	Paul Howell
Contact Details	Contact Paul Howell
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the DH6 3RF 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 3RF 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 DH6 3RF

Yearly House Sales for DH6 3RF
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£55,000	£55,000	£55,000	1
2011	£80,000	£80,000	£80,000	1
2012	£40,000	£40,000	£40,000	1
2013	£59,950	£100,000	£77,317	3
2015	£33,000	£33,000	£33,000	1
2016	£110,000	£110,000	£110,000	1
2017	£80,000	£80,000	£80,000	1
2019	£89,950	£89,950	£89,950	1
2022	£39,000	£39,000	£39,000	1

Postcodes near the DH6 3RF Postcode

DH6 3RQ DH6 3NP Ashmore Terrace DH6 3SA Cain Terrace DH6 3NS Co-Operative Villas DH6 3SL Cypress View DH6 3NX First Street DH6 3RG Fred Peart Square DH6 3RZ Henderson Avenue DH6 3RX Luke Terrace DH6 3RY Luke Terrace DH6 3ND Meadow View DH6 3SB Quetlaw Road DH6 3NT The Avenue DH6 3NB The Oaklands DH6 3NR Thornley Road DH6 3AT Vincent's Court DH6 3RB Wordsworth Avenue DH6 3RD Wordsworth Avenue DH6 3RE Wordsworth Avenue

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH6 3RF Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DH6 3RF
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS	5.90 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to Iceland
Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR	6.08 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to Asda
Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH	6.84 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to Aldi
Sainsburys, Salters Lane, Sedgefield, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS21 3EE	9.33 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to Sainsburys
Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP	11.46 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the DH6 3RF Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DH6 3RF
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY	5.28 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to Unit 3, Thinford Park
Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ	10.03 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to Teesbay Retail Park
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ	11.41 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA	13.59 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH6 3RF
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA	3.77 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA
McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP	4.19 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP
McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU	5.23 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD	5.32 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD

KFC Restaurants near DH6 3RF
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS	5.13 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU	5.23 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park
KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD	6.62 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to KFC Durham - Thinford Services
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB	7.68 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Marina Way, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 0XR	9.24 miles	Directions from DH6 3RF to KFC Hartlepool - Marina Way