Map of the DH4 Postcode District
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Where is the DH4 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to DH4
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hetton-le-Hole | 2.52 | SE |
| Chester-le-Street | 3.28 | WNW |
| Washington | 3.89 | NNW |
| Sunderland | 5.78 | NE |
| Durham | 6.00 | SW |
| Seaham | 6.44 | E |
| Stanley | 8.14 | WNW |
| Hebburn | 8.67 | N |
| Peterlee | 8.75 | SE |
| Whitburn | 8.77 | NE |
| Gateshead | 8.91 | NNW |
| Jarrow | 9.22 | N |
| Whickham | 9.92 | NW |
| Wallsend | 10.03 | N |
| Annfield Plain | 10.07 | W |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 10.11 | NNW |
| South Shields | 10.68 | NNE |
| Spennymoor | 11.27 | SSW |
| Ferryhill | 11.28 | SSW |
The post town for this district is HOUGHTON LE SPRING.
Postcode Information for District DH4 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 1398)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUGHTON LE SPRING | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 4 | 280 |
| HOUGHTON LE SPRING | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 7 | 215 |
| HOUGHTON LE SPRING | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 202 |
| HOUGHTON LE SPRING | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 5 | 188 |
| Penshaw | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 7 | 87 |
| Shiney Row | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 7 | 51 |
| West Rainton | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 49 |
| Shiney Row | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 4 | 41 |
| Fencehouses | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 40 |
| Newbottle | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 4 | 37 |
| Philadelphia | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 4 | 32 |
| Woodstone Village | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 24 |
| Chilton Moor | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 18 |
| New Herrington | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 4 | 16 |
| New Herrington | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 7 | 13 |
| Leamside | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 12 |
| Bournmoor | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 11 |
| Colliery Row | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 5 | 8 |
| Rainton Gate | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 8 |
| West Herrington | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 4 | 8 |
| New Lambton | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 7 |
| Colliery Row | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 6 |
| Old Penshaw | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 7 | 5 |
| Herrington Burn | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 7 | 5 |
| Grasswell | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 4 | 5 |
| Fencehouses | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 5 | 5 |
| New Penshaw | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 7 | 4 |
| Dubmire Industrial Estate | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 5 | 4 |
| Herrington Burn | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 4 | 3 |
| Sunniside | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 5 | 3 |
| Dubmire | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 3 |
| Sedgeletch | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 5 | 2 |
| Middle Rainton | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 6 | 2 |
| Stoneygate | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 4 | 2 |
| Grasswell | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 5 | 1 |
| Herrington Hill | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH4 4 | 1 |
Retail and Shopping in DH4
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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NEWBOTTLE STREET
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
77
DH4 4AF
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FRONT STREET
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
FENCEHOUSES
23
DH4 6LR
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WESTBOURNE TERRACE
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
23
DH4 4QT
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DURHAM ROAD
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
8
DH4 4DJ
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STATION AVENUE NORTH
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
FENCEHOUSES
8
DH4 6HS
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AVONDALE AVENUE
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
7
DH4 7QS
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWBOTTLE STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 77 | DH4 4AF | View on Google Maps | |
| FRONT STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | FENCEHOUSES | 23 | DH4 6LR | View on Google Maps |
| WESTBOURNE TERRACE | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 23 | DH4 4QT | View on Google Maps | |
| DURHAM ROAD | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 8 | DH4 4DJ | View on Google Maps | |
| STATION AVENUE NORTH | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | FENCEHOUSES | 8 | DH4 6HS | View on Google Maps |
| AVONDALE AVENUE | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 7 | DH4 7QS | View on Google Maps |
In the DH4 postcode district, Houghton le Spring is the primary settlement with the highest count. Other significant settlements in the district include Grasswell, Herrington Burn, Herrington Hill, New Herrington, Newbottle, Philadelphia, Shiney Row, Stoneygate, and West Herrington. The district is located in Tyne & Wear.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Sunderland District (B) (774 postal codes), and finally, the County Durham area (160 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the DH4 postal code is HOUGHTON LE SPRING followed by West Rainton, and Penshaw.
The DH4 Postcode shares a border with DH1 (DURHAM, Pity Me, High Shincliffe), DH3 (Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, Great Lumley), DH5 (Hetton-le-Hole, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, Easington Lane), NE38 (WASHINGTON), SR3 (SUNDERLAND, New Silksworth, East Herrington) and SR4 (SUNDERLAND, South Hylton).
Dentists in the DH4 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fencehouses Dental Practice | 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH , FENCEHOUSES , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 6HT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 13 CHURCH STREET , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4DN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Church Street Dental Practice | 6 CHURCH STREET , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4DN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Houghton Health Centre | CHURCH STREET , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4DN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | The Rectory | DAIRY LANE , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 5BH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Fence Houses Dental Practice | 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH , FENCEHOUSES , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , DH4 6HT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 7 | Glendale House | 10 CHURCH STREET , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , DH4 4DN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the DH4 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Hubbard | , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4DN | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | West Rainton Surgery | , WOODLAND VIEW , WEST RAINTON , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 6RQ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Herrington Medical Centre | , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4LE | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Kepier Medical Practice | , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 5EQ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Houghton Medical Group, | , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4DN | GP PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Grangewood Surgery | , SHINEY ROW , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4RB | GP PRACTICE | |
| 7 | Westbourne Medical Group | , SHINEY ROW , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4RW | GP PRACTICE | |
| 8 | Westbourne Medical Group | , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 6AW | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the DH4 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hopes Pharmacy | 49 NEWBOTTLE STREET , HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4AN | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Herrington Medical Centre Pharmacy | PHILADELPHIA LANE , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4LE | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Chilton Moor Pharmacy | 53 FRONT STREET , COLLIERY ROW , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 6LP | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Kepier Pharmacy | LEYBURN GROVE , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 5EQ | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | G Whitfield Limited | 1A CHURCH STREET , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4DN | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Penshaw Pharmacy | 36 AVONDALE AVENUE , PENSHAW , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 7QS | PHARMACY | |
| 7 | The Storehouse Pharmacy | UNIT 2 , OLD CO-OP BUILDINGS , RAINTON GATE , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , DH4 6SQ | PHARMACY | |
| 8 | G Whitfield Limited | 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH , FENCEHOUSES , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , DH4 6AW | PHARMACY | |
| 9 | Kaila Pharmacy | GRANGEWOOD SURGERY , CHESTER ROAD , SHINEY ROW , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4RB | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the DH4 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIGHT LTD | 5 OSMUND TERRACE , SHINEY ROW , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4QN | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS | 3 MAUTLAND STREET , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4BH | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING) | UNIT 11 , NEWBOTTLE STREET , HOUGHTON LE SPRING , TYNE AND WEAR , DH4 4AN | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Newbottle Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Houghton Road , Newbottle , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 4EE
Headteacher: Mrs C Shield (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Shiney Row Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Rear South View , Shiney Row , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 4QP
Headteacher: Mr Neil Houghton (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Kepier
Phase: Secondary
Address: Dairy Lane , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 5BH
Headteacher: Mr Colin Devlin (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Burnside Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Burnside Estate , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 5HB
Headteacher: Mrs T A Pizl (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Burnside Academy Inspires
Phase: Primary
Address: Burnside Estate , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 5HB
Headteacher: Mrs L Kelly (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Woodlea Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Fence Houses , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 6AR
Headteacher: Mr Philip Adamson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Bournmoor Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Lambourne Close , Bournmoor , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 6HF
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Snowdon (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Dubmire Primary
Phase: Primary
Address: Britannia Terrace , Fence Houses , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 6HL
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Alsop (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Dubmire Primary
Phase: Primary
Address: Britannia Terrace , Fence Houses , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 6HL
Headteacher: Miss Emma Jarvis ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
West Rainton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: West Rainton , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 6RN
Headteacher: Mrs Alison McDonough (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
New Penshaw Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Langdale Road , New Penshaw , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 7HY
Headteacher: Mrs Stephanie Johnson ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Station Road , Penshaw , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 7JZ
Headteacher: Mrs Barbara Reilly-O'Donnell (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Phase: Primary
Address: Station Road , Penshaw , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 7JZ
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Garbutt (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Barnwell Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Whitefield Estate , Penshaw , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH4 7RT
Headteacher: Mrs Ashley Emmerson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Stations in the Sector
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessable Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J63
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.79
Average Driving Distance: 3.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 910
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.83
Average Driving Distance: 4.41
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 910
A194(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.76
Average Driving Distance: 5.41
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 846
A194(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.02
Average Driving Distance: 6.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 280
A1(M) J62
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.53
Average Driving Distance: 5.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 630
A1(M) J61
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.64
Average Driving Distance: 6.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 64
Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light snow shower (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 37.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 5.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light snow | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 50.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sleet | 1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 69.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 95.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 63.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 50.00% | S 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 43.00% | S 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 46.00% | S 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 35.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DH4 4 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| DH4 5 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| DH4 6 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| DH4 7 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| D | H | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| D | H | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the DH4 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £523 | £523 | £523 | |
| 1 | £400 | £806 | £603 |
| 2 | £495 | £650 | £561 |
| 3 | £550 | £995 | £711 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £90,000 | £475,000 | £246,667 | |
| 1 | £35,000 | £70,000 | £51,875 |
| 2 | £40,000 | £285,000 | £117,302 |
| 3 | £60,000 | £450,000 | £191,237 |
| 4 | £200,000 | £695,000 | £316,740 |
| 5 | £250,000 | £595,000 | £364,543 |
| 6 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 |
| 7 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Durham | Bradley Hall Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents | 26-27 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AL | 0191 625 0756 |
 | Allenson View | Avant Homes North East | West Rainton, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6NN | 0191 625 0958 |
 | Houghton le Spring | Hegartys Estate Agents | Wheeler House 2/3 Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AL | 0191 625 1030 |
 | Houghton Le Spring | Safe & Secure Properties | 24-25, Westbourne Terrace, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4QT | 0191 625 0184 |
 | Houghton Le Spring | Kimmitt and Roberts | Imperial Buildings 1 Church Street Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DJ | 0191 625 0759 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £245,761 | 218 | £227,825 | 222 | £226,363 | 158 | £233,014 | 170 |
| Semi-Detached | £125,789 | 208 | £126,320 | 223 | £124,380 | 171 | £118,222 | 174 |
| Terraced | £89,187 | 193 | £87,998 | 207 | £83,964 | 155 | £81,297 | 148 |
| Flats | £67,861 | 18 | £66,403 | 17 | £62,187 | 8 | £70,529 | 14 |