DH4 7DW 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 (7DW) 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 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DW.
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 7DW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH4 7DW postcode have the street address of Council Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH4 7DW postcode is home to a bustling 21 residents!
DH4 7DW is within the village of Shiney Row.
The DH4 7DW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH4 7DW are bungalows. Of these bungalows, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached.
Most properties in DH4 7DW are social housing with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH4 7DW
The telephone area code for DH4 7DW is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.8690437911 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.49135487258 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Fog | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Mist | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 23.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 20.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | N 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 78.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
DH4 7DW has an average download speed of 78.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
735 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
54% of postcodes (640,059) have slower broadband speeds.
46% of postcodes (543,847) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
DH4 7DW has an average upload speed of 14.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,677 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
60% of postcodes (711,210) have slower upload speeds.
39% of postcodes (461,754) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Grindon Infant School
Address: Grindon Infant School, Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 9QN
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: 01913401931
Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01915005957
New Penshaw Academy
Address: New Penshaw Academy, Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7HY
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01913854298
Barnwell Academy
Address: Barnwell Academy, Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01915844440
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: 0.31 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: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01913852701
Fatfield Academy
Address: Fatfield Academy, Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01914166728
Fatfield Primary School
Address: Fatfield Primary School, Southcroft, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
Lambton Primary School
Address: Lambton Primary School, Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: 01914813993
Oxclose Primary Academy
Address: Oxclose Primary Academy, Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: 01915008790
St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact:
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 3.29 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: 1.76 miles
Contact:
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01915111600
Nearest Dentists
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 EDEN VILLAS, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7EJ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852380
PENSHAW PHARMACY
Address: 36 AVONDALE AVENUE, PENSHAW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 7QS
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840600
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843460
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
Nearest Opticians
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 1.89 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: :
OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)
Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
4692 WASHINGTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NF
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
WASHINGTON EYECARE LTD - WASHINGTON
Address: UNIT 77, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SD
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: KELSO GROVE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RW
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852512
GRANGEWOOD SURGERY
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852898
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842632
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
I J HEALTHCARE
Address: 3 SWISS COTTAGES, VIGO LANE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AB
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161641
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: 3.59 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: 5.01 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: 6.39 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: 6.25 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: 8.17 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: 9.29 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
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 3.07 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 3.10 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Wellspring Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9FA | 3.52 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF | 4.20 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 4.27 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 3.06 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 5.46 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| South Shields, NE34 9QD | 7.11 miles | Directions to South Shields |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 7.28 miles | Directions to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 2.65 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 2.67 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ | 2.84 miles | Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ |
| McDonald's, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 4.13 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 2.27 miles | Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 2.77 miles | Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 4.13 miles | Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 5.60 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 5.92 miles | Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |