DH postcode area
The DH area holds 12 districts and 9,174 live postcodes; its largest place is Durham.
| District | Live postcodes | Largest place with its centre there |
|---|---|---|
| DH1 | 1,323 | Durham |
| DH2 | 712 | Pelton |
| DH3 | 770 | Chester-le-Street |
| DH4 | 965 | West Rainton |
| DH5 | 555 | Houghton-Le-Spring |
| DH6 | 1,039 | Bowburn |
| DH7 | 1,260 | Brandon |
| DH8 | 1,332 | Consett |
| DH9 | 1,213 | Stanley |
| DH97 | 1 | — |
| DH98 | 1 | — |
| DH99 | 3 | — |
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Postcode data is the ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026 edition; counts are live postcodes with a usable location. Northern Ireland postcodes carry a separate licence and are not included; Scotland joins when the site's Scottish coverage does.