DH4 6LY Postcode in Houghton Le Spring

DH4 6LY 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 (6LY) 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 LY.

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 6LY 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 13 individuals call the DH4 6LY postcode their home.

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

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

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for DH4 6LY

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

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.8380403246
Longitude-1.49999658463

Retail and Shopping near DH4 6LY

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
FRONT STREET HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING FENCEHOUSES 0.29 DH4 6LR View on Google Maps
STATION AVENUE NORTH HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING FENCEHOUSES 0.54 DH4 6HS View on Google Maps
NEWBOTTLE STREET HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING 1.19 DH4 4AF View on Google Maps
DURHAM ROAD HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING 1.22 DH4 4DJ View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Hetton-le-Hole 2.26 ESE 122.05
Washington 4.44 NNW 341.56
Durham 5.31 SW 218.33
Sunderland 6.42 NE 46.18
Seaham 6.63 E 90.76
Stanley 8.08 WNW 287.15
Peterlee 8.47 SE 129.11
Hebburn 9.33 N 355.85
Whickham 10.23 NW 316.85
Spennymoor 10.54 SSW 203.23
South Shields 11.41 NNE 13.78
Sedgefield 12.97 S 171.40

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%SSW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00%SSW 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%SSW 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00%SSW 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00%SSW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00%SSW 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00%SW 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 0.00%SW 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%SW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 3.00%WSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%WSW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%WSW 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%WSW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%WSW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%W 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00%W 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%W 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00%WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%WNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 8.00%WNW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 12.00%NW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 11.00%NNW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 15.00%NNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 12.00%NNW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 17.00%N 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 20.00%N 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 12.00%NNW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 10.00%NNW 11 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Bernard Gilpin Primary School

Address: Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA

Distance: 1.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 01919172999

Gillas Lane Primary Academy

Address: Gillas Lane Primary Academy, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH

Distance: 1.72 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915005956

Gillas Lane Primary School

Address: Gillas Lane Primary School, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH

Distance: 1.72 miles

Contact:

Hetton Primary School

Address: Hetton Primary School, Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9ND

Distance: 2.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915623323

Newbottle Primary Academy

Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE

Distance: 1.42 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915005957

Burnside Academy Inspires

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

Distance: 1.04 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915120466

Burnside Primary School

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

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact:

East Rainton Primary School

Address: East Rainton Primary School, School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA

Distance: 1.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915536505

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: 1.14 miles

Contact:

Dubmire Primary

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

Distance: 0.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915005958

Dubmire Primary

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

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact:

West Rainton Primary School

Address: West Rainton Primary School, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN

Distance: 1.83 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915843805

Woodlea Primary School

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

Distance: 0.90 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913852675

Lumley Junior School

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

Distance: 1.62 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: 1.73 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913885292

England Secondary Schools

Hetton School

Address: Hetton School, North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ

Distance: 2.11 miles

Contact:

Kepier

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

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915128960

Nearest Dentists

FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: :

FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: :

THE RECTORY

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

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: :

GLENDALE HOUSE

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

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: :

CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY

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

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3859934

G WHITFIELD LIMITED

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

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852233

KEPIER PHARMACY

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

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5842291

HOPES PHARMACY

Address: 49 NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5843437

G WHITFIELD LIMITED

Address: 1A CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5842150

HOUGHTON PHARMACY

Address: 31 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EL

Distance: 1.56 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5840007

Nearest Opticians

I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS

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

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: :

TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)

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

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact: :

SIGHT LTD

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

Distance: 2.05 miles

Contact: :

T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST

Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF

Distance: 2.23 miles

Contact: :

GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 3.09 miles

Contact: :

SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)

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

Distance: 3.12 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3861100

Nearest GP Surgeries

WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP

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

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852508

KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.97 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: 1.26 miles

Contact: :

DR HUBBARD

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

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5844597

HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,

Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5842154

GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.72 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3885600

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: 3.31 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 ten minutes drive

Distance: 5.20 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: 6.33 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: 6.60 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: 8.15 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J63
Distance: 4.22 miles
Driving Time: 5.64 minutes
A1(M) J62
Distance: 4.35 miles
Driving Time: 5.96 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 5.69 miles
Driving Time: 7.17 minutes
A194(M) J1
Distance: 7.31 miles
Driving Time: 9.14 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

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DH4 6LY
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP1.95 miles Directions to Iceland
Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ2.01 miles Directions to Lidl
Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ5.25 miles Directions to Morrisons
Iceland, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ5.25 miles Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN5.27 miles Directions to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH4 6LY
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ4.26 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB7.54 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ8.91 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY9.07 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH4 6LY
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD3.85 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD4.20 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ4.27 miles Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ
McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB4.44 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB

KFC Restaurants near DH4 6LY
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB3.90 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS4.23 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN4.26 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU4.55 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU5.20 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park