DH4 6BQ Postcode in Houghton Le Spring

DH4 6BQ 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 (6BQ) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case DH which means Durham.
  2. Postal District. In our case DH4.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DH4 6.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.

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 6BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 5 individuals call the DH4 6BQ postcode their home.

DH4 6BQ is within HOUGHTON LE SPRING.

The DH4 6BQ postcode area is composed of 33.33% residential properties, 66.67% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

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DH4 6BQ: Points of Interest

The Floaters Mill

The Floaters Mill is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Woodstone Village, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 6BQ.

Property TypePercentage
Residential33.33%
Commercial66.67%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for DH4 6BQ

The telephone area code for DH4 6BQ is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.851058957
Longitude-1.51707695681

Retail and Shopping near DH4 6BQ

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
STATION AVENUE NORTH HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING FENCEHOUSES 0.64 DH4 6HS View on Google Maps
FRONT STREET HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING FENCEHOUSES 1.11 DH4 6LR View on Google Maps
WESTBOURNE TERRACE HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING 1.41 DH4 4QT View on Google Maps
LOMBARD PLACE CHESTER-LE-STREET GREAT LUMLEY 1.43 DH3 4QP View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Hetton-le-Hole 3.33 SE 129.05
Washington 3.39 NNW 347.54
Durham 5.70 SSW 207.32
Sunderland 6.38 ENE 56.26
Stanley 7.20 WNW 281.86
Seaham 7.38 E 97.70
Hebburn 8.41 N 359.97
Whickham 9.11 NW 316.05
Whitburn 9.18 NE 41.35
South Shields 10.73 NNE 18.41
Ferryhill 11.32 S 188.08
Willington 11.97 SW 216.19
Consett 12.62 W 270.80

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Durham I.C.G.

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00%WNW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%WNW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%WNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%WNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 0.00%WNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00%WNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 5.00%WNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 14.00%NNW 2 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 22.00%S 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 31.00%NE 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light snowLight snow1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 72.00%NNE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for SleetSleet1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 63.00%NNW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for SleetSleet1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 63.00%NNW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 45.00%NW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 12.00%NW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 10.00%NW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 11.00%NW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 12.00%NW 18 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 11.00%NW 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 8.00%NW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 3.00%NW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 3.00%WNW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 3.00%WNW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 2.00%WNW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 2.00%WNW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 2.00%WNW 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 2.00%WNW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 2.00%WNW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00%WNW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 2.00%WNW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 3.00%WNW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 2.00%NW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 2.00%WNW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 2.00%WNW 13 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Secondary Schools

Kepier

Address: Kepier, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH

Distance: 1.79 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915128960

England Primary Schools

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: 2.13 miles

Contact:

Dubmire Primary

Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL

Distance: 0.88 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915005958

Dubmire Primary

Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL

Distance: 0.88 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: 1.53 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: 1.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913852701

Bournmoor Primary School

Address: Bournmoor Primary School, Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF

Distance: 0.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913854291

Woodlea Primary School

Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR

Distance: 0.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913852675

Lumley Junior School

Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ

Distance: 1.35 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913882310

Lumley Infant and Nursery School

Address: Lumley Infant and Nursery School, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL

Distance: 1.30 miles

School Website

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: 2.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913886251

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: 2.05 miles

Contact:

Nearest Dentists

FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT

Distance: 0.79 miles

Contact: :

FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT

Distance: 0.79 miles

Contact: :

THE RECTORY

Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH

Distance: 1.79 miles

Contact: :

GLENDALE HOUSE

Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN

Distance: 2.00 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN

Distance: 2.00 miles

Contact: :

CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN

Distance: 2.00 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

G WHITFIELD LIMITED

Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW

Distance: 0.27 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852233

CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY

Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP

Distance: 1.05 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3859934

BOOTS

Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB

Distance: 1.29 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852380

J DINNING (LUMLEY) LIMITED

Address: 13 LOMBARD PLACE, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4QP

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3888547

KEPIER PHARMACY

Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5842291

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: 1.45 miles

Contact: :

I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH

Distance: 1.89 miles

Contact: :

TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)

Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN

Distance: 1.94 miles

Contact: :

GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS

Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ

Distance: 2.23 miles

Contact: :

SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)

Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY

Distance: 2.25 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3861100

RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET

Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP

Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW

Distance: 0.27 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852508

GRANGEWOOD SURGERY

Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB

Distance: 1.29 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852898

WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP

Address: KELSO GROVE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RW

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852512

GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY

Address: THE SURGERY, FRONT STREET, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4LE

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3885600

KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5842106

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 ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.44 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: 6.54 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: 5.58 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: 7.11 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: 8.43 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J63
Distance: 2.19 miles
Driving Time: 2.83 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 3.67 miles
Driving Time: 4.35 minutes
A1(M) J62
Distance: 4.89 miles
Driving Time: 7.22 minutes
A194(M) J1
Distance: 5.29 miles
Driving Time: 6.33 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyNorth Durham
Member or Parliament
Luke Akehurst
Luke Akehurst
Contact DetailsContact Luke Akehurst
Political PartyLabour

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

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DH4 6BQ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP3.05 miles Directions to Iceland
Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ3.08 miles Directions to Lidl
Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN3.72 miles Directions to Aldi
Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ3.77 miles Directions to Morrisons
Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ3.77 miles Directions to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH4 6BQ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ3.14 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB6.62 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ7.80 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12
South Shields, NE34 9QD8.54 miles Directions to South Shields

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH4 6BQ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB3.40 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB
McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA3.92 miles Directions to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD3.96 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ4.28 miles Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ

KFC Restaurants near DH4 6BQ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU3.51 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN3.88 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB3.99 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS4.95 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU5.73 miles Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park