DH4 6QR Postcode in Leamside


DH4 6QR is the Postcode in Pit House Lane

DH4 6QR 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 (6QR) 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 QR.

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

The properties in the DH4 6QR postcode have the street address of Pit House Lane.

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH4 6QR postcode is home to a bustling 36 residents!

DH4 6QR is within Leamside.

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

According to our data. Most dwellings in DH4 6QR are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced.

Most properties in DH4 6QR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for DH4 6QR

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

Map Coordinates

Latitude54.8150851891
Longitude-1.51688349831
walking distances
Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from this postcode © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Retail and Shopping near DH4 6QR

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
HIGH STREET DURHAM CARRVILLE 1.83 DH1 1BQ View on Google Maps
LOMBARD PLACE CHESTER-LE-STREET GREAT LUMLEY 1.87 DH3 4QP View on Google Maps
FRONT STREET CHESTER-LE-STREET GREAT LUMLEY 1.91 DH3 4JB View on Google Maps
FRONT STREET HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING FENCEHOUSES 2.00 DH4 6LR View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Hetton-le-Hole 2.62 E 80.99
Durham 3.66 SW 225.68
Washington 5.86 N 352.80
Seaham 7.46 ENE 78.24
Sunderland 8.05 NE 41.22
Stanley 8.10 WNW 299.50
Peterlee 8.16 ESE 117.28
Spennymoor 8.80 SSW 203.33
Ferryhill 8.85 S 190.39
Gateshead 10.63 NNW 340.81
Whickham 11.06 NW 325.09
Whitburn 11.18 NNE 32.82
Sedgefield 11.52 SSE 166.90

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) 4.00%WNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) 4.00%WNW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 4.00%SW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 1.00%SSW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00%SSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00%SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 1.00%SSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 1.00%SW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 0.00%WSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 0.00%W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 1.00%WSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00%SW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00%SW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00%WSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 3.00%W 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 5.00%W 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 8.00%NW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 40.00%NNE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00%NNE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%NE 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%NE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%E 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%SSE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%S 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00%SSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00%SSW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00%SSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00%SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00%SW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00%SW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 1.00%SW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 1.00%S 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 2.00%S 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%SSW 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps29.400
Median Mbps30.900
Maximum Mbps40.920

DH4 6QR has an average download speed of 29.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

660 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

7% of postcodes (85,043) have slower broadband speeds.

93% of postcodes (1,098,938) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps6.300
Median Mbps7.100
Maximum Mbps8.140

DH4 6QR has an average upload speed of 6.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,534 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

10% of postcodes (112,621) have slower upload speeds.

90% of postcodes (1,068,486) have faster upload speeds.

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: 2.67 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913720281

East Rainton Primary School

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

Distance: 1.51 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915536505

Pittington Primary School

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

Distance: 2.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913720314

Dubmire Primary

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

Distance: 2.01 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915005958

Dubmire Primary

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

Distance: 2.01 miles

Contact:

Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

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

Distance: 1.89 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: 0.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915843805

Woodlea Primary School

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

Distance: 2.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01913852675

Lumley Junior School

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

Distance: 1.79 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: 2.01 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: 2.26 miles

Contact:

Nearest Dentists

H M PRISON FRANKLAND

Address: BRASSIDE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5YD

Distance: 1.52 miles

Contact: :

H M PRISON

Address: LOW NEWTON, FINCHALE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5YA

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: :

BELMONT DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: NEWLANDS ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1AP

Distance: 1.98 miles

Contact: :

FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 2.11 miles

Contact: :

FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 2.11 miles

Contact: :

THE RECTORY

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

Distance: 2.48 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: 0.61 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5847586

J DINNING (LUMLEY) LIMITED

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

Distance: 1.87 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3888547

BELMONT PHARMACY

Address: 6 BLUE HOUSE BUILDINGS, HIGH STREET, CARRVILLE, DURHAM, DH1 1AR

Distance: 1.97 miles

Contact: tel: 01913 847708

J & L C CLARK CHEMISTS

Address: CLARKS CHEMIST, 10, CHEVELEY PARK SHOPPING CENTRE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2AA

Distance: 2.02 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3863683

CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY

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

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3859934

G WHITFIELD LIMITED

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

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852233

Nearest Opticians

TESCO OPTICIANS (DURHAM)

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

Distance: 2.48 miles

Contact: :

THE VILLAGE OPTICIANS (DURHAM)

Address: FINCHALE ROAD, DURHAM, DH1 5RW

Distance: 2.55 miles

Contact: :

T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST

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

Distance: 2.62 miles

Contact: :

SIMON BERRY OPTOMETRIST

Address: 41A MARSHALL TERRACE, GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2HX

Distance: 2.62 miles

Contact: :

SIMON BERRY OPTOMETRIST LTD (SSECS)

Address: THE JAM POT, 41 MARSHALL TERRACE, DURHAM, DH1 2HX

Distance: 2.62 miles

Contact: :

ARNISON SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: UNIT S, ARNISON RETAIL CENTRE, PITY ME, DURHAM, DH1 5GB

Distance: 2.64 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

WEST RAINTON SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5843809

GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.85 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3885600

BELMONT & SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP

Address: BROOMSIDE LANE, BELMONT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2QW

Distance: 2.05 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3009661

CHEVELEY PARK MEDICAL CTR

Address: THE LINKS, BELMONT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2UW

Distance: 2.07 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3864285

WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP

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

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 3852508

SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3

Address: GRAY AVENUE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, DURHAM, DH6 1JE

Distance: 2.55 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: 3.66 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: 3.57 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A1(M) J62
Distance: 2.15 miles
Driving Time: 3.20 minutes
A1(M) J63
Distance: 4.73 miles
Driving Time: 6.34 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 6.20 miles
Driving Time: 7.87 minutes
A1(M) J61
Distance: 6.69 miles
Driving Time: 7.67 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyCity of Durham
Member or Parliament
Mary Kelly Foy
Mary Kelly Foy
Contact DetailsContact Mary Kelly Foy
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

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£50,000£50,000£50,0001
2020£62,000£228,000£145,0002
2021£190,000£190,000£190,0001
2023£425,000£425,000£425,0001
2024£135,000£135,000£135,0001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DH4 6QR
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Asda, Mercia Retail Park, DURHAM, DH1 5GF4.11 miles Directions to Asda
Sainsburys, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD4.16 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP4.32 miles Directions to Iceland
Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ4.39 miles Directions to Lidl
Aldi, Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2WP4.55 miles Directions to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DH4 6QR
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ5.40 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY7.41 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park
A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB9.10 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley
Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ10.09 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH4 6QR
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD2.48 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD
McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD2.59 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU5.63 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU
McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB5.86 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB

KFC Restaurants near DH4 6QR
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS2.52 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB2.64 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU5.63 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park
KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU5.97 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries
KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN5.98 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road