DH4 6GS Postcode in Houghton Le Spring


DH4 6GS is the Postcode in Louisa Close

DH4 6GS 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 (6GS) 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 GS.

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

The properties in the DH4 6GS postcode have the street address of Louisa Close

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH4 6GS postcode is home to a bustling 39 residents!

DH4 6GS is within the town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING.

The DH4 6GS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DH4 6GS are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced, detached and end-terraced.

Most properties in DH4 6GS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

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Telephone Area Code for DH4 6GS

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

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.8575506451
Longitude-1.50234122676

Retail and Shopping near DH4 6GS

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
WESTBOURNE TERRACE HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING 0.73 DH4 4QT View on Google Maps
STATION AVENUE NORTH HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING FENCEHOUSES 0.83 DH4 6HS View on Google Maps
FRONT STREET HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING FENCEHOUSES 1.16 DH4 6LR View on Google Maps
AVONDALE AVENUE HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING 1.24 DH4 7QS View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Washington 3.15 NNW 335.28
Hetton-le-Hole 3.24 SE 141.89
Sunderland 5.65 ENE 56.76
Durham 6.38 SSW 210.16
Seaham 6.87 ESE 102.10
Stanley 7.71 W 277.69
Hebburn 7.98 N 355.77
Whitburn 8.45 NE 40.39
Whickham 9.23 NW 311.49
South Shields 10.13 NNE 16.08
Ferryhill 11.86 S 190.59
Willington 12.68 SW 217.14

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 53.00%W 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00%WNW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%WNW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%WNW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%WNW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%NW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00%NW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%WNW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%W 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%W 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00%SW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00%SW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%SW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 15.00%SW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%WSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%W 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%W 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 4.00%WSW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00%SW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00%SW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%WSW 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 9.00%WSW 25 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 11.00%WSW 25 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 13.00%WSW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00%W 25 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 8.00%W 22 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 10.00%W 22 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 33.00%W 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 12.00%W 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 28.00%W 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%WNW 25 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%WNW 22 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00%WNW 20 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps54.600
Median Mbps58.800
Maximum Mbps76.200

DH4 6GS has an average download speed of 54.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,572 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

32% of postcodes (379,861) have slower broadband speeds.

68% of postcodes (803,208) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps14.800
Median Mbps15.300
Maximum Mbps20.000

DH4 6GS has an average upload speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,417 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

63% of postcodes (746,069) have slower upload speeds.

36% of postcodes (427,155) 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: 1.06 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915005957

Burnside Academy Inspires

Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB

Distance: 1.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915120466

Burnside Primary School

Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact:

Barnwell Academy

Address: Barnwell Academy, Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT

Distance: 1.11 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915844440

Dubmire Primary

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

Distance: 1.04 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915005958

Dubmire Primary

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

Distance: 1.04 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: 0.91 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: 0.72 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913852701

Fatfield Academy

Address: Fatfield Academy, Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB

Distance: 1.88 miles

School Website

Contact: 01914166728

Fatfield Primary School

Address: Fatfield Primary School, Southcroft, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB

Distance: 1.88 miles

Contact:

Bournmoor Primary School

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

Distance: 0.53 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913854291

Woodlea Primary School

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

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913852675

England Secondary Schools

Biddick Academy

Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL

Distance: 2.43 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915111600

Nearest Dentists

FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact: :

FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact: :

THE RECTORY

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

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: :

GLENDALE HOUSE

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

Distance: 1.69 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.69 miles

Contact: :

CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.69 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

BOOTS

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

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852380

G WHITFIELD LIMITED

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

Distance: 0.75 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852233

HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE PHARMACY

Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5843460

CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3859934

PENSHAW PHARMACY

Address: 36 AVONDALE AVENUE, PENSHAW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 7QS

Distance: 1.24 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5840600

KEPIER PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5842291

Nearest Opticians

SIGHT LTD

Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN

Distance: 0.76 miles

Contact: :

I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS

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

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: :

TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)

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

Distance: 1.62 miles

Contact: :

OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)

Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY

Distance: 2.37 miles

Contact: :

GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 2.83 miles

Contact: :

SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)

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

Distance: 2.83 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3861100

Nearest GP Surgeries

GRANGEWOOD SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852898

WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP

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

Distance: 0.70 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852512

WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP

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

Distance: 0.75 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852508

HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5842632

KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.28 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: 1.69 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: 3.02 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: 6.58 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: 5.81 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: 6.83 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: 6.26 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: 8.44 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J63
Distance: 2.95 miles
Driving Time: 4.48 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 3.77 miles
Driving Time: 4.59 minutes
A194(M) J1
Distance: 4.78 miles
Driving Time: 5.54 minutes
A1(M) J62
Distance: 8.61 miles
Driving Time: 9.97 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyHoughton and Sunderland South
Member or Parliament
Bridget Phillipson
Bridget Phillipson
Contact DetailsContact Bridget Phillipson
Political PartyLabour

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
YearHighLowAverageSales
2016£129,995£249,995£176,29610
2017£113,045£213,995£193,1626
2018£140,000£140,000£140,0001
2019£125,000£135,000£121,0003
2021£197,000£197,000£197,0001
2022£205,000£205,000£205,0002
2023£185,000£185,000£185,0001

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What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DH4 6GS
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP2.53 miles Directions to Iceland
Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ2.53 miles Directions to Lidl
Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN4.53 miles Directions to Aldi
Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ4.65 miles Directions to Morrisons
Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ4.65 miles Directions to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH4 6GS
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ3.17 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB6.19 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ7.69 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12
South Shields, NE34 9QD7.97 miles Directions to South Shields

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH4 6GS
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB3.14 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB
McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA3.42 miles Directions to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA
McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ3.55 miles Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD4.68 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD

KFC Restaurants near DH4 6GS
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN3.16 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU3.25 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB4.72 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU5.03 miles Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS5.50 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park