DH4 6PJ Postcode in

DH4 6PJ 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 (6PJ) 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 PJ.

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 6PJ 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 6 individuals call the DH4 6PJ postcode their home.

DH4 6PJ is within the village of West Rainton.

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

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Telephone Area Code for DH4 6PJ

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

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.8171661136
Longitude-1.49169535123

Retail and Shopping near DH4 6PJ

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
FRONT STREET HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING HETTON-LE-HOLE 1.60 DH5 9PF View on Google Maps
STATION ROAD HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING HETTON-LE-HOLE 1.65 DH5 0AT View on Google Maps
RICHARD STREET HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING HETTON-LE-HOLE 1.66 DH5 9HN View on Google Maps
FRONT STREET HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING FENCEHOUSES 1.66 DH4 6LR View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Hetton-le-Hole 1.59 E 81.02
Durham 4.54 SW 233.18
Washington 5.92 NNW 342.89
Seaham 6.44 ENE 77.82
Sunderland 7.29 NE 36.10
Peterlee 7.36 ESE 122.02
Stanley 8.92 WNW 295.42
Ferryhill 9.24 SSW 196.39
Whitburn 10.52 NNE 28.70
Hebburn 10.80 N 354.62
Sedgefield 11.49 S 172.00
Whickham 11.54 NW 320.54

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Hetton-Le-Hole

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 20.00%SW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 58.00%SSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 15.00%SSW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%SW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%SW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00%SW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00%WSW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 4.00%WSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 4.00%SW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%SW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%SSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%SW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00%SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00%SSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 3.00%SW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%SW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%SW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00%SW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00%SSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 0.00%SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00%SSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 0.00%SSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00%SSW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 2.00%SSW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 1.00%SSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00%SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00%SSW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00%SSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%SSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%SSW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 3.00%SSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00%SSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00%SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00%SSW 7 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Sherburn Primary School

Address: Sherburn Primary School, Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village, Durham, County Durham, DH6 1DU

Distance: 2.79 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913720281

Bernard Gilpin Primary School

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

Distance: 1.94 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: 2.07 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: 2.07 miles

Contact:

Hetton Primary School

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

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915623323

Burnside Academy Inspires

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

Distance: 2.06 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915120466

Burnside Primary School

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

Distance: 2.06 miles

Contact:

East Rainton Primary School

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

Distance: 0.59 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: 1.40 miles

Contact:

Pittington Primary School

Address: Pittington Primary School, Hallgarth Lane, Pittington, Pittington Primary School, DURHAM, DH6 1AF

Distance: 1.86 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913720314

Dubmire Primary

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

Distance: 1.79 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915005958

Dubmire Primary

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

Distance: 1.79 miles

Contact:

Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Address: Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School, Scardale Way, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2TX

Distance: 2.30 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913869494

West Rainton Primary School

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

Distance: 0.78 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915843805

England Secondary Schools

Hetton School

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

Distance: 1.25 miles

Contact:

Kepier

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

Distance: 1.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915128960

Nearest Dentists

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 84 STATION ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9JB

Distance: 1.63 miles

Contact: :

THE RECTORY

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

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: :

FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.91 miles

Contact: :

FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.91 miles

Contact: :

GLENDALE HOUSE

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

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

THE STOREHOUSE PHARMACY

Address: THE STOREHOUSE PHARMACY, UNIT 2, OLD CO-OP BUILDINGS, RAINTON GATE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, COUNTY DURHAM, DH4 6SQ

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5847586

G WHITFIELD PHARMACY

Address: 5 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9PE

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5263204

CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.73 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3859934

G WHITFIELD LIMITED

Address: 44 MARKET STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9DY

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5173458

HOUGHTON PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.94 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5840007

G WHITFIELD LIMITED

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

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5842150

Nearest Opticians

T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST

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

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: :

TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)

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

Distance: 1.98 miles

Contact: :

I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS

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

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact: :

THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)

Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT

Distance: 2.43 miles

Contact: :

TESCO OPTICIANS (DURHAM)

Address: DRAGONS LANE, DRAGONVILLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2RS

Distance: 3.06 miles

Contact: :

R J NAISBITT OPTOMETRY

Address: CO-OP BUILDINGS, HEDLEY TERRACE, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2UE

Distance: 3.16 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

WEST RAINTON SURGERY

Address: THE SURGERY, WOODLAND VIEW, WEST RAINTON, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6RQ

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5843809

HETTON GROUP PRACTICE

Address: FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9EZ

Distance: 1.79 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5261177

HOUGHTON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3

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

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: :

DR HUBBARD

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

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5844597

HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,

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

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5842154

KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.99 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5842106

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: 4.30 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: 4.44 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: 6.15 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: 7.49 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J62
Distance: 2.27 miles
Driving Time: 3.29 minutes
A1(M) J63
Distance: 5.78 miles
Driving Time: 8.65 minutes
A1(M) J61
Distance: 6.80 miles
Driving Time: 7.77 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 7.26 miles
Driving Time: 10.18 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

Local Postcodes

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DH4 6PJ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP3.22 miles Directions to Iceland
Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ3.29 miles Directions to Lidl
Aldi, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP5.52 miles Directions to Aldi
Iceland, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP5.52 miles Directions to Iceland
Asda, Mercia Retail Park, DURHAM, DH1 5GF5.73 miles Directions to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH4 6PJ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ5.67 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY7.73 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB9.00 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ10.35 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH4 6PJ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD3.10 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD3.60 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU4.63 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU
McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ5.20 miles Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ

KFC Restaurants near DH4 6PJ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS3.08 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB3.65 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU4.63 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN5.49 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU6.02 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries