Where is DH3?
DH3 spans the counties of Durham and Tyne & Wear. It contains the town of Chester-le-Street, as well as Birtley, Great Lumley, Barley Mow, Bournmoor, and Portobello. DH3 is 11km north of the city of Durham. DH3 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
DH3 on a map
The below map shows where DH3 is, and the boundary of the DH3 postcode district:
Postal Boundaries © GEOLYTIX copyright and database right 2012
What county is DH3 in?
DH3 lies within the counties of Durham and Tyne & Wear. The below table and chart shows the split by area:
| County | % Area |
|---|---|
| Durham | 78% |
| Tyne & Wear | 22% |
Which cities, towns and villages are in DH3?
| Chester-le-Street | Town |
| Birtley | Settlement |
| Great Lumley | Village |
| Barley Mow | Suburb |
| Bournmoor | Village |
| Portobello | Suburb |
| North Side | Suburb |
| Castle Dene | Hamlet |
| Bridge End | Settlement |
| Canada | Suburb |
What are the nearest towns to DH3?
Position of DH3 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of DH3 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to DH3?
Position of DH3 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of DH3 to the centre of the city.
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