Where is DH2?
DH2 spans the counties of Durham and Tyne & Wear. It is 1km west of the town of Chester-le-Street, and contains Pelton, Urpeth, South Pelaw, Ouston, and Whitehill. DH2 is 9km north of the city of Durham. DH2 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
DH2 on a map
The below map shows where DH2 is, and the boundary of the DH2 postcode district:
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What county is DH2 in?
DH2 lies within the counties of Durham and Tyne & Wear. The below table and chart shows the split by area:
| County | % Area |
|---|---|
| Durham | 96% |
| Tyne & Wear | 4% |
Which cities, towns and villages are in DH2?
| Pelton | Village |
| Urpeth | Village |
| South Pelaw | Suburb |
| Ouston | Village |
| Whitehill | Village |
| Pelton Fell | Village |
| Chester Moor | Village |
| Newfield | Village |
| Nettlesworth | Village |
| Perkinsville | Suburb |
| Kimblesworth | Village |
| Plawsworth | Village |
| High Handenhold | Village |
| Waldridge | Village |
| Grange Villa | Village |
| Plawsworth Gate | Hamlet |
| Tan Hills | Village |
What are the nearest towns to DH2?
Position of DH2 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of DH2 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to DH2?
Position of DH2 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of DH2 to the centre of the city.
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