DH5 8NQ 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 (8NQ) 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 NQ.
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 8NQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH5 8NQ postcode have the street address of Bridle Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH5 8NQ postcode is home to a bustling 136 residents!
DH5 8NQ is within the town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING.
The DH5 8NQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH5 8NQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced, semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, mid-terraced and detached.
Most properties in DH5 8NQ are unknown tenure with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH5 8NQ
The telephone area code for DH5 8NQ is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.8353066144 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.47403058123 |
Retail and Shopping near DH5 8NQ
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
DURHAM ROAD
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
0.44
DH4 4DJ
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NEWBOTTLE STREET
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
0.63
DH4 4AF
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FRONT STREET
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
FENCEHOUSES
0.93
DH4 6LR
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MARKET STREET
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
HETTON-LE-HOLE
1.24
DH5 9DZ
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Hetton-le-Hole
1.33
SE
139.24
Washington
5.04
NNW
330.96
Seaham
5.59
E
88.98
Sunderland
5.86
NE
37.79
Durham
5.88
SW
227.50
Whitburn
9.08
NNE
28.62
Stanley
9.14
WNW
286.38
Hebburn
9.65
N
349.78
Ferryhill
10.65
SSW
198.13
Whickham
11.10
NW
313.61
Sedgefield
12.67
S
175.96
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Light rain shower (night) 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 39.00% W 20 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 12.00% W 20 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Partly cloudy (night) 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 10.00% W 20 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 2.00% W 22 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 7.00% WNW 25 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 7.00% WNW 27 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00% WNW 25 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% NW 22 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% NW 20 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% NW 18 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00% WNW 16 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00% WNW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00% W 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Overcast 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 13.00% SW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 18.00% SSW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 18.00% SW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00% WSW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00% WSW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00% WSW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 7.00% WSW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 4.00% WSW 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 3.00% SW 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00% SW 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00% SW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Partly cloudy (night) 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00% SW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00% SW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 3.00% SW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00% SW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00% SW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Partly cloudy (night) 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00% SSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 1.00% SSW 9 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 48.000 Median Mbps 40.000 Maximum Mbps 76.110
DH5 8NQ has an average download speed of 48 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,405 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
24% of postcodes (281,143) have slower broadband speeds.
76% of postcodes (902,093) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 11.900 Median Mbps 10.000 Maximum Mbps 20.000
DH5 8NQ has an average upload speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,620 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
36% of postcodes (423,819) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (751,202) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Address: Eppleton Academy Primary School, Church Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9AJ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01915170006
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Address: Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01919172999
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Address: Gillas Lane Primary Academy, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01915005956
Gillas Lane Primary School
Address: Gillas Lane Primary School, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Hetton Primary School
Address: Hetton Primary School, Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9ND
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01915623323
Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
East Rainton Primary School
Address: East Rainton Primary School, School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA
Distance: 0.87 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: 0.11 miles
Contact:
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01915005958
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact:
West Rainton Primary School
Address: West Rainton Primary School, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: 01915843805
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01913852675
England Secondary Schools
Hetton School
Address: Hetton School, North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Kepier
Address: Kepier, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01915128960
Nearest Dentists
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 1A CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842150
HOPES PHARMACY
Address: 49 NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843437
HOUGHTON PHARMACY
Address: 31 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EL
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840007
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 44 MARKET STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9DY
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5173458
Nearest Opticians
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)
Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
OPTICA EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, MILL HILL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
HOUGHTON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
DR HUBBARD
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5844597
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842154
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9EZ
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261177
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.30 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.35 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: 6.07 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: 5.77 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J62Distance: 3.79 milesDriving Time: 5.84 minutesA1(M) J63Distance: 4.84 milesDriving Time: 7.69 minutesA1(M) J64Distance: 6.31 milesDriving Time: 9.21 minutesA194(M) J1Distance: 8.02 milesDriving Time: 11.07 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 2014 £105,000 £119,995 £112,498 2 2016 £182,000 £182,000 £182,000 1 2017 £165,000 £240,000 £171,000 3 2018 £185,000 £225,000 £174,200 5 2019 £97,500 £97,500 £97,500 1 2020 £140,000 £96,500 £110,500 3 2021 £181,000 £245,000 £144,700 10 2022 £205,000 £202,500 £150,242 6 2023 £228,000 £99,000 £148,625 4 2024 £250,000 £250,000 £250,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near DH5 8NQ Supermarket Distance Directions Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP 0.94 miles Directions to Iceland Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ 1.01 miles Directions to Lidl Aldi, Knollside Close, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2UD 5.02 miles Directions to Aldi Morrisons, Mill Hill Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2ND 5.21 miles Directions to Morrisons Aldi, Wellspring Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9FA 6.39 miles Directions to Aldi
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near DH5 8NQ Burger King Distance Directions Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ 5.05 miles Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB 7.88 miles Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY 9.12 miles Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park South Shields, NE34 9QD 9.36 miles Directions to South Shields
Mcdonald's Restaurants near DH5 8NQ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ 3.77 miles Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU 4.16 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD 4.53 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD 4.66 miles Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD
KFC Restaurants near DH5 8NQ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN 4.10 miles Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU 4.16 miles Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS 4.51 miles Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB 4.71 miles Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU 5.11 miles Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURHAM ROAD | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 0.44 | DH4 4DJ | View on Google Maps | |
| NEWBOTTLE STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | 0.63 | DH4 4AF | View on Google Maps | |
| FRONT STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | FENCEHOUSES | 0.93 | DH4 6LR | View on Google Maps |
| MARKET STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | HETTON-LE-HOLE | 1.24 | DH5 9DZ | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton-le-Hole | 1.33 | SE | 139.24 |
| Washington | 5.04 | NNW | 330.96 |
| Seaham | 5.59 | E | 88.98 |
| Sunderland | 5.86 | NE | 37.79 |
| Durham | 5.88 | SW | 227.50 |
| Whitburn | 9.08 | NNE | 28.62 |
| Stanley | 9.14 | WNW | 286.38 |
| Hebburn | 9.65 | N | 349.78 |
| Ferryhill | 10.65 | SSW | 198.13 |
| Whickham | 11.10 | NW | 313.61 |
| Sedgefield | 12.67 | S | 175.96 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Houghton Le Spring
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 39.00% | W 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 12.00% | W 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 10.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 27 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 22 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% | NW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 48.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 76.110 |
DH5 8NQ has an average download speed of 48 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,405 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
24% of postcodes (281,143) have slower broadband speeds.
76% of postcodes (902,093) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH5 8NQ has an average upload speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,620 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
36% of postcodes (423,819) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (751,202) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Address: Eppleton Academy Primary School, Church Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9AJ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01915170006
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Address: Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01919172999
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Address: Gillas Lane Primary Academy, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01915005956
Gillas Lane Primary School
Address: Gillas Lane Primary School, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Hetton Primary School
Address: Hetton Primary School, Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9ND
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01915623323
Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
East Rainton Primary School
Address: East Rainton Primary School, School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA
Distance: 0.87 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: 0.11 miles
Contact:
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01915005958
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact:
West Rainton Primary School
Address: West Rainton Primary School, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: 01915843805
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01913852675
England Secondary Schools
Hetton School
Address: Hetton School, North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Kepier
Address: Kepier, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01915128960
Nearest Dentists
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 1A CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842150
HOPES PHARMACY
Address: 49 NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843437
HOUGHTON PHARMACY
Address: 31 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EL
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840007
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 44 MARKET STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9DY
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5173458
Nearest Opticians
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)
Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
OPTICA EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, MILL HILL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
HOUGHTON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
DR HUBBARD
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5844597
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842154
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9EZ
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261177
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.30 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.35 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: 6.07 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: 5.77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £105,000 | £119,995 | £112,498 | 2 |
| 2016 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £165,000 | £240,000 | £171,000 | 3 |
| 2018 | £185,000 | £225,000 | £174,200 | 5 |
| 2019 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 | 1 |
| 2020 | £140,000 | £96,500 | £110,500 | 3 |
| 2021 | £181,000 | £245,000 | £144,700 | 10 |
| 2022 | £205,000 | £202,500 | £150,242 | 6 |
| 2023 | £228,000 | £99,000 | £148,625 | 4 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 0.94 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 1.01 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Aldi, Knollside Close, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2UD | 5.02 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Mill Hill Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2ND | 5.21 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Wellspring Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9FA | 6.39 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 5.05 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 7.88 miles | Directions to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 9.12 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| South Shields, NE34 9QD | 9.36 miles | Directions to South Shields |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ | 3.77 miles | Directions to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ |
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 4.16 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 4.53 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 4.66 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 4.10 miles | Directions to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 4.16 miles | Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 4.51 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 4.71 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 5.11 miles | Directions to KFC Washington - The Galleries |