DH4 6AP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6AP) 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 DH which means Durham.
- Postal District. In our case DH4.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH4 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AP.
The regional mail center for the post area DH 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 DH4 6AP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH4 6AP postcode have the street address of Gill Crescent South
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH4 6AP postcode is home to a bustling 55 residents!
DH4 6AP is within HOUGHTON LE SPRING.
The DH4 6AP postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH4 6AP are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in DH4 6AP are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Deli-cious
Deli-cious is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 20 Gill Crescent South, Fencehouses, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 6AP.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH4 6AP
The telephone area code for DH4 6AP is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.8481659481 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.51273529328 |
Retail and Shopping near DH4 6AP
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
STATION AVENUE NORTH
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
FENCEHOUSES
0.39
DH4 6HS
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FRONT STREET
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
FENCEHOUSES
0.85
DH4 6LR
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LOMBARD PLACE
CHESTER-LE-STREET
GREAT LUMLEY
1.45
DH3 4QP
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WESTBOURNE TERRACE
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
1.49
DH4 4QT
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Hetton-le-Hole
3.07
SE
128.18
Washington
3.63
NNW
345.56
Durham
5.61
SSW
209.84
Sunderland
6.36
NE
53.89
Seaham
7.18
E
96.31
Stanley
7.42
WNW
283.10
Hebburn
8.61
N
358.83
Whickham
9.38
NW
316.14
South Shields
10.87
NNE
17.22
Ferryhill
11.15
S
189.11
Willington
11.92
SW
217.43
Consett
12.80
W
271.70
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 2.00% WNW 22 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00% WNW 25 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 9.00% NW 22 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 4.00% NW 22 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 20 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00% NW 18 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00% NW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00% WNW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00% WNW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Light rain 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 49.00% SSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 44.00% SSW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00% SSW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00% SW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00% SW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00% SW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 7.00% WSW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 4.00% SW 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 3.00% SW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00% SW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00% SW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00% SW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00% SSW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00% SW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 3.00% SW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00% SW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00% SSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00% SSW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 3.00% SSW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 3.00% SSW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 3.00% SSW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 3.00% SSW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00% SSW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00% SSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00% SSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00% SSW 7 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 52.700 Median Mbps 62.900 Maximum Mbps 80.000
DH4 6AP has an average download speed of 52.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,469 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
30% of postcodes (351,054) have slower broadband speeds.
70% of postcodes (832,118) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 12.600 Median Mbps 16.900 Maximum Mbps 20.000
DH4 6AP has an average upload speed of 12.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,401 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
42% of postcodes (493,451) have slower upload speeds.
57% of postcodes (680,789) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact:
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01915005958
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact:
Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact:
Shiney Row Primary School
Address: Shiney Row Primary School, Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4QP
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01913852701
Bournmoor Primary School
Address: Bournmoor Primary School, Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01913854291
West Rainton Primary School
Address: West Rainton Primary School, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: 01915843805
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Lumley Junior School
Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01913882310
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lumley Infant and Nursery School, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01913885292
Red Rose Primary School
Address: Red Rose Primary School, York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3NA
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: 01913886251
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: 01913882483
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact:
Bullion Lane Primary School
Address: Bullion Lane Primary School, Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: 01913882482
Newker Primary School
Address: Newker Primary School, Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: 01913887099
England Secondary Schools
Kepier
Address: Kepier, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01915128960
Nearest Dentists
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW
Distance: 0.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
BOOTS
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852380
J DINNING (LUMLEY) LIMITED
Address: 13 LOMBARD PLACE, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4QP
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3888547
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843460
Nearest Opticians
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS
Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3861100
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 0.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
GRANGEWOOD SURGERY
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852898
GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, FRONT STREET, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4LE
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3885600
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: KELSO GROVE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RW
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852512
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842632
Transport Links
Train Stations
Chester-le-Street
Address: Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Postcode: DH3 3EE
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 2.63 miles
Durham
Address: Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Postcode: DH1 4RB
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: London North Eastern Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.49 miles
Seaham
Address: Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
Postcode: SR7 0XX
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.88 miles
Sunderland
Address: Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HP
Postcode: SR1 3HP
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.52 miles
Heworth
Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Postcode: NE10 0NE
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.35 miles
Dunston
Address: Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Postcode: NE11 9SS
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.69 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J63Distance: 2.44 milesDriving Time: 3.19 minutesA1(M) J64Distance: 3.91 milesDriving Time: 4.71 minutesA1(M) J62Distance: 4.74 milesDriving Time: 6.91 minutesA194(M) J1Distance: 5.54 milesDriving Time: 6.69 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency North Durham Member or Parliament 
Luke Akehurst Contact Details Contact Luke Akehurst Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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 Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £62,500 £34,500 £48,500 2 2015 £28,000 £28,000 £28,000 1 2017 £38,000 £39,000 £38,500 2 2018 £45,000 £45,000 £45,000 1 2020 £33,500 £33,500 £33,500 1 2021 £58,050 £50,000 £54,025 2 2022 £67,500 £37,000 £58,375 4 2023 £49,000 £40,000 £44,500 2
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DH4 6AP Supermarket Distance Directions Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP 2.71 miles Directions to Iceland Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ 2.74 miles Directions to Lidl Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN 4.08 miles Directions to Aldi Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ 4.11 miles Directions to Morrisons Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ 4.11 miles Directions to Iceland
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DH4 6AP Burger King Distance Directions Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 3.40 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB 6.82 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ 8.06 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12 South Shields, NE34 9QD 8.69 miles Directions to South Shields
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH4 6AP Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB 3.63 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD 3.92 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA 4.09 miles Directions to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ 4.23 miles Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ
KFC Restaurants near DH4 6AP Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU 3.74 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN 3.93 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB 3.96 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS 4.78 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU 5.80 miles Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATION AVENUE NORTH | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | FENCEHOUSES | 0.39 | DH4 6HS | View on Google Maps |
| FRONT STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | FENCEHOUSES | 0.85 | DH4 6LR | View on Google Maps |
| LOMBARD PLACE | CHESTER-LE-STREET | GREAT LUMLEY | 1.45 | DH3 4QP | View on Google Maps |
| WESTBOURNE TERRACE | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 1.49 | DH4 4QT | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton-le-Hole | 3.07 | SE | 128.18 |
| Washington | 3.63 | NNW | 345.56 |
| Durham | 5.61 | SSW | 209.84 |
| Sunderland | 6.36 | NE | 53.89 |
| Seaham | 7.18 | E | 96.31 |
| Stanley | 7.42 | WNW | 283.10 |
| Hebburn | 8.61 | N | 358.83 |
| Whickham | 9.38 | NW | 316.14 |
| South Shields | 10.87 | NNE | 17.22 |
| Ferryhill | 11.15 | S | 189.11 |
| Willington | 11.92 | SW | 217.43 |
| Consett | 12.80 | W | 271.70 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 49.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 44.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 52.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 62.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
DH4 6AP has an average download speed of 52.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,469 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
30% of postcodes (351,054) have slower broadband speeds.
70% of postcodes (832,118) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 12.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH4 6AP has an average upload speed of 12.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,401 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
42% of postcodes (493,451) have slower upload speeds.
57% of postcodes (680,789) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact:
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01915005958
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact:
Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact:
Shiney Row Primary School
Address: Shiney Row Primary School, Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4QP
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01913852701
Bournmoor Primary School
Address: Bournmoor Primary School, Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01913854291
West Rainton Primary School
Address: West Rainton Primary School, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: 01915843805
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Lumley Junior School
Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01913882310
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lumley Infant and Nursery School, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01913885292
Red Rose Primary School
Address: Red Rose Primary School, York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3NA
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: 01913886251
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: 01913882483
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact:
Bullion Lane Primary School
Address: Bullion Lane Primary School, Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: 01913882482
Newker Primary School
Address: Newker Primary School, Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: 01913887099
England Secondary Schools
Kepier
Address: Kepier, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01915128960
Nearest Dentists
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW
Distance: 0.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
BOOTS
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852380
J DINNING (LUMLEY) LIMITED
Address: 13 LOMBARD PLACE, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4QP
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3888547
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843460
Nearest Opticians
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS
Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3861100
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 0.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
GRANGEWOOD SURGERY
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852898
GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, FRONT STREET, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4LE
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3885600
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: KELSO GROVE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RW
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852512
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842632
Transport Links
Train Stations
Chester-le-Street
Address: Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Postcode: DH3 3EE
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 2.63 miles
Durham
Address: Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Postcode: DH1 4RB
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: London North Eastern Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.49 miles
Seaham
Address: Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
Postcode: SR7 0XX
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.88 miles
Sunderland
Address: Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HP
Postcode: SR1 3HP
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.52 miles
Heworth
Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Postcode: NE10 0NE
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.35 miles
Dunston
Address: Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Postcode: NE11 9SS
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.69 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | North Durham |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Luke Akehurst |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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 CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £62,500 | £34,500 | £48,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £28,000 | £28,000 | £28,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £38,000 | £39,000 | £38,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £33,500 | £33,500 | £33,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £58,050 | £50,000 | £54,025 | 2 |
| 2022 | £67,500 | £37,000 | £58,375 | 4 |
| 2023 | £49,000 | £40,000 | £44,500 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 2.71 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 2.74 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN | 4.08 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 4.11 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 4.11 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 3.40 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 6.82 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 8.06 miles | Directions to Unit G11 & G12 |
| South Shields, NE34 9QD | 8.69 miles | Directions to South Shields |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 3.63 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 3.92 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 4.09 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ | 4.23 miles | Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 3.74 miles | Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 3.93 miles | Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 3.96 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 4.78 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 5.80 miles | Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park |