DH6 2AH 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 (2AH) 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 SR which means Sunderland.
- Postal District. In our case DH6.
- Postal Sector. In our case SR8 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AH.
The regional mail center for the post area SR 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 2AH 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 2AH postcode have the street address of Pesspool Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 5 individuals call the DH6 2AH postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of DURHAM within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH6 2AH is within the village of Haswell.
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Telephone Area Code for DH6 2AH
The telephone area code for DH6 2AH is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH6 2AH
| Latitude | 54.784925504 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.41088506348 |
Weather Forecast for DH6 2AH
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | SSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 31.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of DH6 2AH Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Easington Academy
Address: Easington Academy, Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: 01915270757
England Primary Schools
Easington CofE Primary School
Address: Easington CofE Primary School, Easington Village, Hall Walk, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3BP
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact:
Shotton Primary School
Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01915262006
South Hetton Primary
Address: South Hetton Primary, Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01915261662
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: 1.35 miles
Contact:
Easington Lane Primary School
Address: Easington Lane Primary School, High Street, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0JT
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01915171700
Ludworth Primary School
Address: Ludworth Primary School, Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01429820207
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH6 2AH
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 54 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JN
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 STATION ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9JB
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH6 2AH
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
BOOTS
Address: SOUTH HETTON HEALTH CTR, FRONT STREET, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2TH
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5262907
SHOTTON PHARMACY
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261426
R WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 93 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 0JR
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263261
WHITWORTH CHEMIST
Address: 13-15 WOODS TERRACE, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AD
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 262052
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 16 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5262028
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH6 2AH
R J NAISBITT OPTOMETRY
Address: CO-OP BUILDINGS, HEDLEY TERRACE, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2UE
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)
Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 11 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE
Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS
Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH6 2AH
HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263900
HASWELL SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH HETTON HEALTH CTR, FRONT STREET, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2TH
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5171055
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHDENE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5265818
BEVAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BEVAN GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LQ
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261643
Transport Links near DH6 2AH
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH6 2AH
- Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XXDistance: 6.69 milesDriving Time: 9.81 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 8.01 milesDriving Time: 14.10 minutes - Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EEDistance: 10.07 milesDriving Time: 16.63 minutes - Sunderland
Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HPDistance: 11.35 milesDriving Time: 15.49 minutes - Hartlepool
Hartlepool station, Station Approach, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 7EDDistance: 13.41 milesDriving Time: 18.62 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH6 2AH
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH6 2AH
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH6 2AH Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Easington Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Grahame Morris |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH6 2AH 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 2AH 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 CouncilPostcodes near the DH6 2AH Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH6 2AH Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS | 5.70 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to Iceland |
| Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR | 5.93 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to Asda |
| Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH | 6.49 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to Aldi |
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 7.57 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 7.60 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH6 2AH Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 7.33 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 9.33 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 11.46 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to Teesbay Retail Park |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 11.93 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 2.53 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA | 3.57 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 5.10 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 5.94 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 2.53 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 4.94 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 6.96 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 7.67 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 8.80 miles | Directions from DH6 2AH to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |