Balfour Street is a street located in the town of Houghton-le-Spring. It uses the postcode DH5 8BA. The street has a length of approximately 137 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Sunderland is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Sunderland District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 38704310 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Tyne & Wear, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 238.06 miles North from central London., 10.6 miles South East from Newcastle upon Tyne, 58.68 miles East from Carlisle and 63.24 miles North from York.
BALFOUR STREET is within the Post Town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING
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Map of Balfour Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001822 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Balfour Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Sunderland A19 A1231 Address: Wessington Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.54 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Washington Address: Emerson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.61 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Southbound Address: A1(M), Birtley, Washington, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6271 Visit Hotel Page |
4.77 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Northbound Address: Moto Service Area A1(M) Portobello, Washington, DH3 2SJ, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6270 Visit Hotel Page |
4.80 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Chester le Street Address: Great North Road, Chester Moor, Chester le Street, DH2 3RJ Telephone: 0871 559 1819 Visit Hotel Page |
4.96 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Balfour Street
UPRN: 45066597
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 45066598
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45066600
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45066601
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45066602
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45066603
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45066604
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45066605
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024751
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024752
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024753
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024754
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024755
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024738
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024739
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024740
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024741
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024742
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024743
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45024745
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £47,500 | £47,500 | £47,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £32,000 | £32,000 | £32,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £52,500 | £25,000 | £38,750 | 2 |
| 2020 | £53,000 | £35,000 | £47,333 | 3 |
| 2021 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £56,000 | £56,000 | £56,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £62,500 | £62,500 | £62,500 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Hegartys Estate Agents | Wheeler House 2/3 Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AL | Visit Website |
| Pattinson Estate Agents | 14a Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AB | Visit Website |
| Kimmitt and Roberts | Imperial Buildings 1 Church Street Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DJ | Visit Website |
| YOUR MOVE Chris Stonock | 2/3 Imperial Buildings, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DJ | Visit Website |
| YOUR MOVE Chris Stonock Lettings | 2/3 Imperial Buildings, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DJ | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Northumbria |
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Location Details
| Balfour Street | |
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| Latitude | 54.846146 |
| Longitude | -1.465133 |
| OS Easting (X): | 434341 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 550289 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ343503 |
Known Residential Addresses for Balfour Street
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Roads that have a Junction with Balfour Street
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Baker Street | pseudo node |
| Outram Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:26 |
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| Sunset | 15:43 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (20.39 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.1°C (80.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (16 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00044252 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions |
| Average Age | 41.68 |
| Area Population | 1389.00 |
| Male Population | 682.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 707.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 33 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008720 |
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| LSOA Name: | Sunderland 032A |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001822 |
| MSOA Name: | Sunderland 032 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Hetton Le Hole Express |
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| Houghton Rd, Hetton Le Hole, DH5 9PF |
| 0345 610 6304 |
| Distance: 1.8 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hetton Le Hole Express |
| Tesco Silksworth Rd Esso Express |
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| Silksworth Ln, East Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3PN |
| 0345 675 7029 |
| Distance: 1.98 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Silksworth Rd Esso Express |
| Morrisons Sunderland - Doxford Park |
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| William Doxford Centre, Doxford Park, Sunderland SR3 2ND |
| 0191 5281122 |
| Distance: 2.49 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Sunderland - Doxford Park |
| Sainsburys Sunderland |
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| Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, England, SR3 1PD |
| 0191 511 0800 |
| Distance: 3.51 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Sunderland |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0191 | HOUGHTON- LE- SPRING - NEHLS | P23 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 15 | 14.8 | >=30 | Y | 17 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Sunderland |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX, Civic Centre, Burdon Road, Sunderland &SR2 7DN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 08456 066 067 &0191 520 5555 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South |
| The Member of Parliament is Bridget Phillipson |
| Details for the MP Bridget Phillipson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Bridget Phillipson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Bridget Phillipson won with a majority of 7,169 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 78,448 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Copt Hill Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Benedict Biscop Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: Benedict Biscop Church of England Aided Primary School, Marcross Drive, Moorside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2RE
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact:
East Herrington Primary Academy
Address: East Herrington Primary Academy, Balmoral Terrace, East Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3PR
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01915634243
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Address: Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01919172999
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Address: Gillas Lane Primary Academy, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01915005956
Gillas Lane Primary School
Address: Gillas Lane Primary School, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact:
Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact:
East Rainton Primary School
Address: East Rainton Primary School, School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA
Distance: 1.70 miles
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: 0.88 miles
Contact:
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01915005958
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Kepier
Address: Kepier, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01915128960
Nearest Hospitals
| Hopewood Park |
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| Address: Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0NB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 566 7001 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to Hopewood Park |
| Chester Le Street Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3AT, |
| NHS Sector |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 333 2333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.05 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chester Le Street Hospital |
| Spire Washington Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Picktree Lane, Washington, NE38 9JZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0191 418 8669 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.05 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Washington Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HOUGHTON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
DR HUBBARD
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5844597
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842154
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842632
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9EZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261177
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HOPES PHARMACY
Address: 49 NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843437
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 1A CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842150
HOUGHTON PHARMACY
Address: 31 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EL
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840007
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843460
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
OPTICA EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, MILL HILL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
OPTICA CLINIC LTD (SUNDERLAND)
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 4.53 miles away.
Address: Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Chester-le-Street is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Northern.
Chester-le-Street Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Seaham Station is 4.99 miles away.
Address: Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
Seaham is situated on the Durham Coast Line and is managed by Northern.
Seaham Station is an unstaffed station.