DH4 6GP 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 (6GP) 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 GP.
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 6GP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH4 6GP postcode have the street address of Whitworth Park Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH4 6GP postcode is home to a bustling 176 residents!
DH4 6GP is within the town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING.
The DH4 6GP postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH4 6GP are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, enclosed end-terraced, mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in DH4 6GP are unknown tenure with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH4 6GP
The telephone area code for DH4 6GP is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.8572134788 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.50560100011 |
Retail and Shopping near DH4 6GP
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
WESTBOURNE TERRACE
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
0.80
DH4 4QT
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STATION AVENUE NORTH
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
FENCEHOUSES
0.81
DH4 6HS
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FRONT STREET
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
FENCEHOUSES
1.18
DH4 6LR
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AVONDALE AVENUE
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
1.30
DH4 7QS
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Washington
3.12
NNW
337.62
Hetton-le-Hole
3.30
SE
139.86
Sunderland
5.77
ENE
57.27
Durham
6.29
SSW
209.24
Seaham
7.00
ESE
101.69
Stanley
7.58
W
277.99
Hebburn
7.99
N
356.71
Whitburn
8.56
NE
40.95
Whickham
9.15
NW
312.14
South Shields
10.19
NNE
16.74
Ferryhill
11.81
S
189.99
Willington
12.59
SW
216.73
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 21:00 to 00:00 
Light rain 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 53.00% W 4 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00% WNW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00% WNW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Clear night 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% WNW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00% WNW 16 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00% NW 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00% NW 16 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% WNW 13 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00% W 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00% W 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00% SW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00% SW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00% SW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 15.00% SW 16 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00% WSW 13 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00% W 13 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% W 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00% WSW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00% SW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00% SW 18 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Partly cloudy (day) 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00% WSW 20 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 9.00% WSW 25 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 11.00% WSW 25 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Partly cloudy (night) 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 13.00% WSW 25 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00% W 25 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 8.00% W 22 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 10.00% W 22 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Light rain shower (night) 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 33.00% W 20 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 12.00% W 20 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Light rain shower (day) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 28.00% W 22 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00% WNW 25 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00% WNW 22 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% WNW 20 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 57.800 Median Mbps 63.500 Maximum Mbps 78.190
DH4 6GP has an average download speed of 57.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,453 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
36% of postcodes (428,191) have slower broadband speeds.
64% of postcodes (754,997) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 15.200 Median Mbps 18.700 Maximum Mbps 20.000
DH4 6GP has an average upload speed of 15.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,169 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
67% of postcodes (793,264) have slower upload speeds.
32% of postcodes (380,208) 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: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact:
New Penshaw Academy
Address: New Penshaw Academy, Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7HY
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01913854298
Barnwell Academy
Address: Barnwell Academy, Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01915844440
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01915005958
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.03 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: 0.96 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: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01913852701
Fatfield Academy
Address: Fatfield Academy, Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01914166728
Fatfield Primary School
Address: Fatfield Primary School, Southcroft, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact:
Bournmoor Primary School
Address: Bournmoor Primary School, Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01913854291
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Oxclose Primary Academy
Address: Oxclose Primary Academy, Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: 01915008790
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: 01919171665
England Secondary Schools
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School
Address: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact:
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: 01915111600
Nearest Dentists
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.62 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: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
BOOTS
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852380
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843460
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
PENSHAW PHARMACY
Address: 36 AVONDALE AVENUE, PENSHAW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 7QS
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840600
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
Nearest Opticians
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)
Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS
Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3861100
Nearest GP Surgeries
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
GRANGEWOOD SURGERY
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852898
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: KELSO GROVE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RW
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852512
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842632
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
HOUGHTON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
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: 2.89 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: 6.70 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: 5.93 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: 6.82 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: 6.17 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: 8.37 miles
MetroCentre
Address: Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GA
Postcode: NE11 9GA
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.47 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J63Distance: 2.78 milesDriving Time: 3.93 minutesA1(M) J64Distance: 3.60 milesDriving Time: 4.04 minutesA194(M) J1Distance: 4.61 milesDriving Time: 4.99 minutesA1(M) J62Distance: 8.43 milesDriving Time: 9.42 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Houghton and Sunderland South Member or Parliament 
Bridget Phillipson Contact Details Contact Bridget Phillipson Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Sunderland 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 - Sunderland City Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £194,995 £455,050 £211,960 7 2015 £208,000 £255,000 £220,081 6 2016 £184,995 £312,075 £204,227 11 2017 £172,500 £267,995 £247,997 8 2018 £172,000 £458,995 £301,096 5 2019 £229,995 £329,995 £222,328 6 2020 £188,000 £195,000 £191,500 2 2021 £207,500 £387,495 £216,529 8 2022 £220,000 £200,000 £229,300 5 2023 £212,000 £247,500 £201,500 3
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Local Postcodes
DH4 4QBDH4 7TY Alpine CloseDH4 6GJ Axwell ParkDH4 6GB Bear Park CloseDH4 4QH Birkdale DriveDH4 4PZ Boundary HousesDH4 4PF Bourn LeaDH4 4PG Bourn LeaDH4 4PP Bowes LeaDH4 4PR Bowes LeaDH4 4PY Briar CloseDH4 4PT Briar LeaDH4 4PS Briar LeaDH4 4PU Briar LeaDH4 4PX Briar LeaDH4 6GR Burnhope WayDH4 4QD Chester RoadDH4 4PN Golf Course RoadDH4 4PL Golf Course RoadDH4 4PJ Golf Course RoadDH4 6GH Hamsteels CloseDH4 6GT Hedley CloseDH4 4PW Lambton LeaDH4 6GS Louisa CloseDH4 4QQ Lytham GrangeDH4 4QF OakleaDH4 6GU Ravensworth ParkDH4 4PQ Ross LeaDH4 4PH Ross LeaDH4 4QJ The BelfryDH4 6GA Tudhoe CloseDH4 6GD Twizell BurnDH4 6GL WatergateDH4 6GE WaterhousesDH4 7TQ Weymouth DriveDH4 7TZ Weymouth DriveDH4 6GN Whitworth Park DriveDH4 6GQ Wingate GrangeDH4 4QL Woodhall SpaDH4 6GF Wooley Close
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DH4 6GP Supermarket Distance Directions Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP 2.67 miles Directions to Iceland Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ 2.68 miles Directions to Lidl Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN 4.33 miles Directions to Aldi Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ 4.44 miles Directions to Morrisons Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ 4.44 miles Directions to Iceland
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DH4 6GP Burger King Distance Directions Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 3.09 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB 6.20 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ 7.64 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12 South Shields, NE34 9QD 8.02 miles Directions to South Shields
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH4 6GP Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB 3.11 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA 3.45 miles Directions to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ 3.67 miles Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD 4.58 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
KFC Restaurants near DH4 6GP Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU 3.22 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN 3.26 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB 4.61 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU 5.12 miles Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS 5.45 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTBOURNE TERRACE | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 0.80 | DH4 4QT | View on Google Maps | |
| STATION AVENUE NORTH | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | FENCEHOUSES | 0.81 | DH4 6HS | View on Google Maps |
| FRONT STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | FENCEHOUSES | 1.18 | DH4 6LR | View on Google Maps |
| AVONDALE AVENUE | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 1.30 | DH4 7QS | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3.12 | NNW | 337.62 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 3.30 | SE | 139.86 |
| Sunderland | 5.77 | ENE | 57.27 |
| Durham | 6.29 | SSW | 209.24 |
| Seaham | 7.00 | ESE | 101.69 |
| Stanley | 7.58 | W | 277.99 |
| Hebburn | 7.99 | N | 356.71 |
| Whitburn | 8.56 | NE | 40.95 |
| Whickham | 9.15 | NW | 312.14 |
| South Shields | 10.19 | NNE | 16.74 |
| Ferryhill | 11.81 | S | 189.99 |
| Willington | 12.59 | SW | 216.73 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 53.00% | W 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | W 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 10.00% | W 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 33.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 12.00% | W 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 28.00% | W 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 20 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 57.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 63.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.190 |
DH4 6GP has an average download speed of 57.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,453 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
36% of postcodes (428,191) have slower broadband speeds.
64% of postcodes (754,997) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH4 6GP has an average upload speed of 15.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,169 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
67% of postcodes (793,264) have slower upload speeds.
32% of postcodes (380,208) 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: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact:
New Penshaw Academy
Address: New Penshaw Academy, Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7HY
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01913854298
Barnwell Academy
Address: Barnwell Academy, Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01915844440
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01915005958
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.03 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: 0.96 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: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01913852701
Fatfield Academy
Address: Fatfield Academy, Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01914166728
Fatfield Primary School
Address: Fatfield Primary School, Southcroft, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact:
Bournmoor Primary School
Address: Bournmoor Primary School, Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01913854291
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Oxclose Primary Academy
Address: Oxclose Primary Academy, Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: 01915008790
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: 01919171665
England Secondary Schools
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School
Address: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact:
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: 01915111600
Nearest Dentists
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.62 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: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
BOOTS
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852380
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843460
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
PENSHAW PHARMACY
Address: 36 AVONDALE AVENUE, PENSHAW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 7QS
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840600
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
Nearest Opticians
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)
Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS
Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3861100
Nearest GP Surgeries
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
GRANGEWOOD SURGERY
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852898
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: KELSO GROVE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RW
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852512
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842632
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
HOUGHTON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
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: 2.89 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: 6.70 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: 5.93 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: 6.82 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: 6.17 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: 8.37 miles
MetroCentre
Address: Metrocentre station, Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9GA
Postcode: NE11 9GA
Line: Tyne Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.47 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Bridget Phillipson |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Sunderland 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 - Sunderland City CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £194,995 | £455,050 | £211,960 | 7 |
| 2015 | £208,000 | £255,000 | £220,081 | 6 |
| 2016 | £184,995 | £312,075 | £204,227 | 11 |
| 2017 | £172,500 | £267,995 | £247,997 | 8 |
| 2018 | £172,000 | £458,995 | £301,096 | 5 |
| 2019 | £229,995 | £329,995 | £222,328 | 6 |
| 2020 | £188,000 | £195,000 | £191,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £207,500 | £387,495 | £216,529 | 8 |
| 2022 | £220,000 | £200,000 | £229,300 | 5 |
| 2023 | £212,000 | £247,500 | £201,500 | 3 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 2.67 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 2.68 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN | 4.33 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 4.44 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 4.44 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 3.09 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 6.20 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 7.64 miles | Directions to Unit G11 & G12 |
| South Shields, NE34 9QD | 8.02 miles | Directions to South Shields |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 3.11 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 3.45 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ | 3.67 miles | Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 4.58 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 3.22 miles | Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 3.26 miles | Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 4.61 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 5.12 miles | Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 5.45 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |