DL16 7HG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DL16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7HG) 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 DL which means Darlington.
- Postal District. In our case DL16.
- Postal Sector. In our case DL16 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HG.
The regional mail center for the post area DL 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 DL16 7HG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SPENNYMOOR DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DL16 7HG postcode have the street address of Ridgeside
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DL16 7HG postcode is home to a bustling 47 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SPENNYMOOR within the old postal county of County Durham.
DL16 7HG is within the village of North Close.
The DL16 7HG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DL16 7HG are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in DL16 7HG 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 DL16 7HG
The telephone area code for DL16 7HG is 01388 Bishop Auckland, Stanhope.
Map Coordinates for DL16 7HG
| Latitude | 54.6839252672 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.59545205895 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DL16 7HG
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 305 Bishop Auckland - Spennymoor and Newtown | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 93 Middlesbrough | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for DL16 7HG
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 11 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 58.00% | S 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 77.00% | S 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | S 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 46.00% | S 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 36.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | S 16 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | S 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st 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 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | N 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DL16 7HG Postcode?
Download Speeds For DL16 7HG
| Average Mbps | 32.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 160.000 |
DL16 7HG has an average download speed of 32.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
818 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
9% of postcodes (109,258) have slower broadband speeds.
91% of postcodes (1,074,565) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DL16 7HG
| Average Mbps | 5.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
DL16 7HG has an average upload speed of 5.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,171 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
8% of postcodes (92,954) have slower upload speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,088,516) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DL16 7HG Postcode
England Primary Schools
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Address: Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01740651512
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Address: Tudhoe Colliery Primary School, Front Street, Tudhoe Colliery, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6TJ
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: 01388814399
St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SL
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact:
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Address: Kirk Merrington Primary School, South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01388816230
Ox Close Primary School
Address: Ox Close Primary School, Ox Close Crescent, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RU
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01388814860
King Street Primary School
Address: King Street Primary School, High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01388816078
North Park Primary School
Address: North Park Primary School, Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6PP
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01388815943
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Address: Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01388815427
Middlestone Moor Primary School
Address: Middlestone Moor Primary School, Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
Victoria Lane Academy
Address: Victoria Lane Academy, Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: 01388603588
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Coundon
Address: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Coundon, Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Ferryhill Business Enterprise College
Address: Ferryhill Business Enterprise College, Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College
Address: Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College, Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DL16 7HG
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
FERRYHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: VICTORIA LANE, COUNDON, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 8NP
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
NORMAN TERRACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1 NORMAN TERRACE, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED
Address: 10 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7EG
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DL16 7HG
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QB
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 824510
WELL
Address: ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE, ST ANDREWS LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 815536
MILLER PHARMACY
Address: 22 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 816158
BOOTS
Address: 18 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 814976
HIGGINBOTTOM PHARMACY
Address: 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651200
M & M PHARMACY
Address: NORCHEM HOUSE, CHILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRANDON, FERRYHILL, DL17 0PD
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3784964
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DL16 7HG
WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
B.OLIVER (OPTICIANS)
Address: 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BISHOP AUCKLAND)
Address: 31 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 7EW
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BISHOP AUCKLAND)
Address: 45 NEWGATE STREET, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 7EW
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DL16 7HG
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 817777
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SPENNYMOOR HEALTH CENTRE, BISHOPS CLOSE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6ED
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 811455
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE, OXFORD ROAD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE, OXFORD ROAD SITE, ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6BQ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651238
COUNDON
Address: COUNDON HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA LANE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 8NP
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 603115
THE EDEN CENTRE
Address: COUNDON HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA LANE, COUNDON, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 8NP
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 604526
Transport Links near DL16 7HG
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DL16 7HG
- Shildon
Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LXDistance: 4.90 milesDriving Time: 7.71 minutes - Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland station, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJDistance: 6.15 milesDriving Time: 8.27 minutes - Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe station, Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7BGDistance: 6.74 milesDriving Time: 10.44 minutes - Heighington
Heighington station, Station Road, Heighington, County Durham, DL5 6PXDistance: 7.99 milesDriving Time: 11.31 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 8.22 milesDriving Time: 11.42 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DL16 7HG
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DL16 7HG
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DL16 7HG Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bishop Auckland Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dehenna Davison |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DL16 7HG 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 DL16 7HG 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 DL16 7HG
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £195,000 | £163,500 | £179,250 | 2 |
| 2012 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £127,000 | £140,000 | £133,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DL16 7HG Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DL16 7HG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Cambridge Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6DF | 1.61 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to Aldi |
| Iceland, Oxford Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YQ | 1.92 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to Iceland |
| Asda, St. Andrews Road, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6NE | 1.96 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to Asda |
| Asda, South Church Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7LB | 5.66 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to Asda |
| Morrisons, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7TN | 6.01 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DL16 7HG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 2.83 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 14.25 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA | 14.34 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park |
| Teeside Leisure Park, Aintree Oval, Stockton-on-tee, TS17 7BU | 15.43 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to Teeside Leisure Park, Aintree Oval |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU | 1.80 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 4.20 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT | 4.92 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT |
| McDonald's, Coatham Mundeville, DARLINGTON, DL1 3NL | 6.96 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to McDonald's, Coatham Mundeville, DARLINGTON, DL1 3NL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 1.53 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE | 4.94 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 7.06 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 8.49 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, George Short Close, DARLINGTON, DL1 2JQ | 10.35 miles | Directions from DL16 7HG to KFC Darlington - Albert Road |