DH5 8LX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LX) 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 DH5.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH5 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LX.
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 DH5 8LX 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 20 individuals call the DH5 8LX postcode their home.
DH5 8LX is within the town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING.
The DH5 8LX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH5 8LX
The telephone area code for DH5 8LX is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.8435298824 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.42840695975 |
Retail and Shopping near DH5 8LX
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
MARKET STREET
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
HETTON-LE-HOLE
1.50
DH5 9DZ
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WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE
SUNDERLAND
1.64
SR3 2NE
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DURHAM ROAD
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
1.65
DH4 4DJ
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NEWBOTTLE STREET
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
1.73
DH4 4AF
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Hetton-le-Hole
1.84
SSW
211.08
Seaham
3.80
E
97.17
Sunderland
4.43
NNE
23.62
Washington
5.74
NW
312.00
Peterlee
6.82
SSE
147.11
Durham
7.65
SW
233.60
Hebburn
9.60
NNW
338.46
South Shields
10.70
N
359.31
Stanley
10.78
W
280.76
Sedgefield
13.24
S
184.04
Hartlepool
13.93
SE
141.74
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Hetton-Le-Hole
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 12:00 to 15:00 
Sunny day 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 2.00% NW 18 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00% NW 18 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Clear night 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% WNW 13 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00% WNW 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Cloudy 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 3.00% W 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 4.00% SW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 5.00% SW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 7.00% SW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00% SW 18 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Light rain shower (day) 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 29.00% WSW 13 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00% W 13 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% W 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00% WSW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00% SW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00% SW 18 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00% SW 22 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% WSW 25 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00% WSW 25 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 9.00% WSW 25 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 6.00% W 25 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 12.00% W 22 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 14.00% W 22 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 10.00% W 22 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Partly cloudy (day) 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 6.00% W 22 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00% W 22 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 3.00% WNW 25 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00% WNW 25 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 20 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% WNW 18 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% WNW 18 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 16 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sunny day 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 3.00% WNW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 3.00% W 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00% WSW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00% SW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 14.00% SW 11 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 9.900 Median Mbps 5.500 Maximum Mbps 39.700
DH5 8LX has an average download speed of 9.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
173 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (13,321) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,171,147) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 1.500 Median Mbps 0.900 Maximum Mbps 6.160
DH5 8LX has an average upload speed of 1.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
832 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
2% of postcodes (29,457) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,154,352) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Seaham High School
Address: Seaham High School, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact:
Kepier
Address: Kepier, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01915128960
England Primary Schools
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, New Seaham
Address: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, New Seaham, Mill Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HW
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact:
New Seaham Academy
Address: New Seaham Academy, Byron Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HX
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: 01915813046
New Seaham Primary School
Address: New Seaham Primary School, Byron Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HX
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact:
Mill Hill Primary School
Address: Mill Hill Primary School, Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01916075695
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Address: Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01919172999
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Address: Gillas Lane Primary Academy, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01915005956
Gillas Lane Primary School
Address: Gillas Lane Primary School, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact:
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: 1.86 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 STATION ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9JB
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
HOUGHTON PHARMACY
Address: 31 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EL
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840007
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 44 MARKET STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9DY
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5173458
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 1A CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842150
DEMNOX PHARMACY
Address: 1 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5287335
HOPES PHARMACY
Address: 49 NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843437
G WHITFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 5 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9PE
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263204
Nearest Opticians
OPTICA EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, MILL HILL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
OPTICA CLINIC LTD (SUNDERLAND)
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)
Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9EZ
Distance: 1.50 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: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
DR HUBBARD
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5844597
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842154
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
JOSHI NA
Address: SILKSWORTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 2AN
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5212282
Transport Links
Train Stations
Seaham
Address: Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
Postcode: SR7 0XX
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.51 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: 4.66 miles
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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.00 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.54 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: 9.02 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J62Distance: 5.53 milesDriving Time: 8.67 minutesA1(M) J63Distance: 6.58 milesDriving Time: 10.53 minutesA1(M) J64Distance: 7.50 milesDriving Time: 10.90 minutesA194(M) J1Distance: 8.51 milesDriving Time: 11.85 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Houghton and Sunderland South Member or Parliament 
Bridget Phillipson 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
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
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2022 £420,000 £420,000 £420,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DH5 8LX Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Knollside Close, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2UD 2.48 miles Directions to Aldi Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ 2.68 miles Directions to Lidl Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP 2.73 miles Directions to Iceland Morrisons, Mill Hill Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2ND 2.79 miles Directions to Morrisons Asda, Ryhope Street South, SUNDERLAND, SR2 0AB 4.65 miles Directions to Asda
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DH5 8LX Burger King Distance Directions Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 6.10 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB 7.93 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley South Shields, NE34 9QD 8.88 miles Directions to South Shields Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ 10.24 miles Directions to Unit G11 & G12
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH5 8LX Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ 2.62 miles Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU 2.87 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU McDonald's, Ryhope Road, Ryhope, SUNDERLAND, SR2 0SP 3.63 miles Directions to McDonald's, Ryhope Road, Ryhope, SUNDERLAND, SR2 0SP McDonald's, High Street West, SUNDERLAND, SR1 3DE 4.74 miles Directions to McDonald's, High Street West, SUNDERLAND, SR1 3DE
KFC Restaurants near DH5 8LX Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU 2.87 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN 3.58 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU 5.19 miles Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU 5.75 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS 6.09 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | HETTON-LE-HOLE | 1.50 | DH5 9DZ | View on Google Maps |
| WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE | SUNDERLAND | 1.64 | SR3 2NE | View on Google Maps | |
| DURHAM ROAD | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 1.65 | DH4 4DJ | View on Google Maps | |
| NEWBOTTLE STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 1.73 | DH4 4AF | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton-le-Hole | 1.84 | SSW | 211.08 |
| Seaham | 3.80 | E | 97.17 |
| Sunderland | 4.43 | NNE | 23.62 |
| Washington | 5.74 | NW | 312.00 |
| Peterlee | 6.82 | SSE | 147.11 |
| Durham | 7.65 | SW | 233.60 |
| Hebburn | 9.60 | NNW | 338.46 |
| South Shields | 10.70 | N | 359.31 |
| Stanley | 10.78 | W | 280.76 |
| Sedgefield | 13.24 | S | 184.04 |
| Hartlepool | 13.93 | SE | 141.74 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Hetton-Le-Hole
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 3.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 29.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | W 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 12.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 14.00% | W 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 10.00% | W 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | W 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | W 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 9.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.700 |
DH5 8LX has an average download speed of 9.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
173 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (13,321) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,171,147) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 1.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 6.160 |
DH5 8LX has an average upload speed of 1.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
832 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
2% of postcodes (29,457) have slower upload speeds.
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Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Seaham High School
Address: Seaham High School, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact:
Kepier
Address: Kepier, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01915128960
England Primary Schools
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, New Seaham
Address: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, New Seaham, Mill Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HW
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact:
New Seaham Academy
Address: New Seaham Academy, Byron Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HX
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: 01915813046
New Seaham Primary School
Address: New Seaham Primary School, Byron Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HX
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact:
Mill Hill Primary School
Address: Mill Hill Primary School, Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01916075695
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Address: Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01919172999
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Address: Gillas Lane Primary Academy, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01915005956
Gillas Lane Primary School
Address: Gillas Lane Primary School, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact:
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: 1.86 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 STATION ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9JB
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
HOUGHTON PHARMACY
Address: 31 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EL
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840007
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 44 MARKET STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9DY
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5173458
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 1A CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842150
DEMNOX PHARMACY
Address: 1 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5287335
HOPES PHARMACY
Address: 49 NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843437
G WHITFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 5 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9PE
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263204
Nearest Opticians
OPTICA EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, MILL HILL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
OPTICA CLINIC LTD (SUNDERLAND)
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)
Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9EZ
Distance: 1.50 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: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
DR HUBBARD
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5844597
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842154
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
JOSHI NA
Address: SILKSWORTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR, SR3 2AN
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5212282
Transport Links
Train Stations
Seaham
Address: Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
Postcode: SR7 0XX
Line: Durham Coast Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.51 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: 4.66 miles
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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.00 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.54 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: 9.02 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
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 CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Knollside Close, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2UD | 2.48 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 2.68 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 2.73 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Mill Hill Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2ND | 2.79 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Asda, Ryhope Street South, SUNDERLAND, SR2 0AB | 4.65 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 6.10 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 7.93 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| South Shields, NE34 9QD | 8.88 miles | Directions to South Shields |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 10.24 miles | Directions to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ | 2.62 miles | Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ |
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 2.87 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Ryhope Road, Ryhope, SUNDERLAND, SR2 0SP | 3.63 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Ryhope Road, Ryhope, SUNDERLAND, SR2 0SP |
| McDonald's, High Street West, SUNDERLAND, SR1 3DE | 4.74 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street West, SUNDERLAND, SR1 3DE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 2.87 miles | Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 3.58 miles | Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 5.19 miles | Directions to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 5.75 miles | Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 6.09 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |