DH8 8LR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LR) 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 DH8.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH8 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LR.
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 DH8 8LR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DERWENTSIDE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH8 8LR postcode have the street address of Derwent Street
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 20 individuals call the DH8 8LR postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of CONSETT within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH8 8LR is within the town of Consett.
The DH8 8LR postcode area is composed of 53.33% residential properties, 46.67% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH8 8LR are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in DH8 8LR are social housing with the rest being social housing.
None Domestic Buildings in DH8 8LR fall under these categories: Shops and Offices.
Shops include 43, Derwent Street.
Offices include Suite 3 25-27, Suite 4 25-27, and Suite 5 25-27, Derwent Street.
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DH8 8LR: Points of Interest
The Scotch Arms
The Scotch Arms is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 48 Derwent Street, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8LR.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 53.33% |
| Commercial | 46.67% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH8 8LR
The telephone area code for DH8 8LR is 01207 Consett.
Map Coordinates for DH8 8LR
| Latitude | 54.8597500228 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.84767894574 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DH8 8LR
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 307 Consett and Derwent Reservoir | 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 DH8 8LR
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 85.00% | N 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 92.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 91.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 88.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 46.00% | W 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 13 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Fog | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 23.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 28.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 29.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 29.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 20.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH8 8LR Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH8 8LR
| Average Mbps | 32.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 24.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
DH8 8LR has an average download speed of 32.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
874 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
9% of postcodes (106,687) have slower broadband speeds.
91% of postcodes (1,077,080) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH8 8LR
| Average Mbps | 7.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH8 8LR has an average upload speed of 7.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,804 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
14% of postcodes (160,564) have slower upload speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,020,273) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DH8 8LR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms
Address: Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms, St Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7SN
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact:
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Address: Leadgate Primary School - Split Site, Alder Grove and West Street, Leadgate, West Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7RH
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01207610355
Delves Lane Primary School
Address: Delves Lane Primary School, Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ES
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01207503984
Consett Junior School
Address: Consett Junior School, Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01207504431
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Address: Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School, Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact:
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett
Address: St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett, Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact:
Consett Infant School
Address: Consett Infant School, Teasdale Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AF
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01207504464
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Address: Shotley Bridge Primary School, Benfieldside Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0SQ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01207260444
Benfieldside Primary School
Address: Benfieldside Primary School, Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01207591369
St Pius X Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Pius X Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Thornfield Road, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact:
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhill
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhill, Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
The Grove Primary School
Address: The Grove Primary School, Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01207502938
England Secondary Schools
Consett Academy
Address: Consett Academy, Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01207507001
England Higher Schools
Derwentside College
Address: Derwentside College, Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01207585900
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH8 8LR
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 14 DERWENT STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 8LU
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
SHOTLEY BRIDGE DENTAL CARE
Address: 10B QUEENS ROAD, BLACKHILL, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 0BH
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
DURHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 307 DURHAM ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5NW
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 177 MEDOMSLEY ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5HU
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED
Address: 33-35 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, DH8 5QP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 FRONT STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5AQ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH8 8LR
JOHN LOW LTD
Address: 83 QUEENS ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 0BW
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 504131
CONSETT PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 19B, NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 6SY
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 654161
WELL
Address: THE DERWENT CENTRE, MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5QP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 502365
STATION ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 9 STATION ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5RL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 588239
DERWENT VALLEY PHARMACY
Address: 11-12 STATION ROAD, CONSETT, DH8 5RL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 503349
BOOTS
Address: STATION YARD WEST, DELVES LANE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5YB
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 502535
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH8 8LR
SPECSURE
Address: 12 THE DERWENT CENTRE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5SD
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
CONSETT EYECARE
Address: 25 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, DH8 5QP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CONSETT)
Address: 45 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5QP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE@FINLAYS
Address: 25 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5QP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
CONSETT GENESIS EXTRA
Address: GENESIS WAY, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5XP
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
CONCEPT EYE CLINIC (LANCHESTER)
Address: 1 CROFT VIEW, LANCHESTER, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 0HY
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH8 8LR
QUEENS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 83 QUEENS ROAD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 0BW
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 585890
SHOTLEY BRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHOTLEY BRIDGE GENERAL HOSPITAL, CONSETT, DH8 0NB
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: STATION YARD, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 5YA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 583400
THE SURGERY
Address: CONSETT PARK TERRACE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 8ET
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 509278
LEADGATE SURGERY
Address: GEORGE EWEN HOUSE, WATLING STREET, LEADGATE, CONSETT, COUNTY DURHAM, DH8 6DP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 583555
OAKFIELDS HEALTH GROUP
Address: HAMSTERLEY COLLIERY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE17 7SB
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 560206
Transport Links near DH8 8LR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH8 8LR
- Stocksfield
Stocksfield station, Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQDistance: 8.97 milesDriving Time: 14.50 minutes - Blaydon
Blaydon station, Tyne Street, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4JBDistance: 10.90 milesDriving Time: 18.13 minutes - Prudhoe
Prudhoe station, Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NRDistance: 11.13 milesDriving Time: 19.54 minutes - Wylam
Wylam station, Station Road, Wylam, Tyne and Wear, NE41 8JADistance: 11.23 milesDriving Time: 20.95 minutes - Riding Mill
Riding Mill station, Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EPDistance: 11.50 milesDriving Time: 15.49 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH8 8LR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH8 8LR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH8 8LR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North West Durham Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Richard Holden |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DH8 8LR 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 DH8 8LR 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 DH8 8LR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DH8 8LR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH8 8LR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Medomsley Road, CONSETT, DH8 5JU | 1.32 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to Iceland |
| Aldi, Front Street, CONSETT, DH8 5RE | 1.44 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Front Street, CONSETT, DH8 5RE | 1.44 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Prudhoe Retail Park, PRUDHOE, NE42 6BU | 12.10 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Newburn Road, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE15 9AF | 16.09 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH8 8LR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ | 9.77 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 11.61 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 11.62 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Newcastle Railway Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5DL | 11.85 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to Newcastle Railway Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Ponds Court Business Park, Genesis Way, CONSETT, DH8 5XP | 0.83 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to McDonald's, Ponds Court Business Park, Genesis Way, CONSETT, DH8 5XP |
| McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG | 5.97 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to McDonald's, Clifford Road, STANLEY, DH9 0XG |
| McDonald's, Prudhoe Retail Park, PRUDHOE, NE42 6BU | 7.52 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to McDonald's, Prudhoe Retail Park, PRUDHOE, NE42 6BU |
| McDonald's, The Precinct, Wesley Court, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5BT | 9.04 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to McDonald's, The Precinct, Wesley Court, BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, NE21 5BT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Hermiston Retail Park, CONSETT, DH8 5SB | 0.90 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to KFC Consett - Hermistone Retail Park |
| KFC, Clasper Way, Swalwell, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3BE | 9.65 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to KFC Gateshead - Riverside Way |
| KFC, Russell Way, Intu Metrocentre, GATESHEAD, NE11 9YZ | 9.84 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to KFC Gateshead - Metro Centre Blue |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 11.18 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Ponteland Road, Cowgate, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE5 3AJ | 11.83 miles | Directions from DH8 8LR to KFC Cowgate - Ponteland Road |