DH6 2UZ 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 (2UZ) 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 UZ.
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 2UZ 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 2UZ postcode have the street address of Front Street
It is situated within the post town of DURHAM within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH6 2UZ is within the village of South Hetton.
The DH6 2UZ postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 100% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
None Domestic Buildings in DH6 2UZ fall under these categories: Shops, Offices and Industrial.
Shops include Shabs Hair Beauty Unit 15, and North East Mobility Warehouse Unit 1-3, Front Street.
Offices include 11, 4D, Mad Mutts Unit 11, 6-7, A K Auto Unit 14, and Tandoori Delight Unit 13, Front Street.
Industrial include 4G, 4E, and 4C, Front Street.
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DH6 2UZ: Points of Interest
Tandoori Delight
Tandoori Delight is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Unit 13 South Hetton Industrial Estate, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2UZ.
W L Distillery
W L Distillery is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at Unit 4e South Hetton Industrial Estate, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2UZ.
Best Kebab
Best Kebab is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Unit 12 South Hetton Industrial Estate, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2UZ.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0% |
| Commercial | 100% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH6 2UZ
The telephone area code for DH6 2UZ is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH6 2UZ
| Latitude | 54.8013943179 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.41198346157 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH6 2UZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH6 2UZ
| Average Mbps | 61.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
DH6 2UZ has an average download speed of 61.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,342 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
40% of postcodes (478,703) have slower broadband speeds.
59% of postcodes (704,596) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH6 2UZ
| Average Mbps | 15.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH6 2UZ has an average upload speed of 15.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,629 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
73% of postcodes (859,277) have slower upload speeds.
27% of postcodes (314,735) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DH6 2UZ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Easington CofE Primary School
Address: Easington CofE Primary School, Easington Village, Hall Walk, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3BP
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact:
South Hetton Primary
Address: South Hetton Primary, Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01915261662
Easington Lane Primary School
Address: Easington Lane Primary School, High Street, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0JT
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01915171700
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH6 2UZ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 54 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JN
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 STATION ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9JB
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: :
SEAHAM SMILES
Address: 2 MAUREEN TERRACE, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 7SN
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH6 2UZ
BOOTS
Address: SOUTH HETTON HEALTH CTR, FRONT STREET, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2TH
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5262907
R WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 93 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 0JR
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263261
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
WHITWORTH CHEMIST
Address: 13-15 WOODS TERRACE, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AD
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 262052
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 16 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5262028
G WHITFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 5 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9PE
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263204
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH6 2UZ
R J NAISBITT OPTOMETRY
Address: CO-OP BUILDINGS, HEDLEY TERRACE, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2UE
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)
Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 11 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AA
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 3.70 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 3.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH6 2UZ
SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH HETTON HEALTH CTR, FRONT STREET, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2TH
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5171055
HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263900
MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: THE SURGERY, 20 WOODS TERRACE EAST, MURTON, SEAHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, SR7 9AB
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5170170
HASWELL SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9EZ
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261177
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near DH6 2UZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH6 2UZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH6 2UZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Easington Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Grahame Morris |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH6 2UZ 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 2UZ 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 2UZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH6 2UZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 6.03 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 6.04 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to Lidl |
| Aldi, North Railway Street, SEAHAM, SR7 7DA | 6.43 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to Aldi |
| Asda, South Terrace, SEAHAM, SR7 7HN | 6.45 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to Asda |
| Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS | 6.84 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH6 2UZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 8.15 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 8.45 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 10.85 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| South Shields, NE34 9QD | 11.86 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to South Shields |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 1.75 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA | 4.26 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 5.23 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ | 5.53 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 1.75 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 5.10 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 6.56 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 6.76 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 8.13 miles | Directions from DH6 2UZ to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park |