The DH4 postcode district is a postal district located in the DH Durham postcode area with a population of 35,003 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the DH4 postcode district is 12.13 square miles which is 31.43 square kilometres or 7,765.85 acres.
Currently, the DH4 district has about 907 postcode units spread across 4 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 1,600 postcodes. With 907 postcodes already in use, this leaves 693 units available.
The largest settlement in the DH4 postal code is HOUGHTON LE SPRING followed by West Rainton, and Penshaw.
The DH4 Postcode shares a border with DH1 (DURHAM, Pity Me, High Shincliffe), DH3 (Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, Great Lumley), DH5 (Hetton-le-Hole, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, Easington Lane), NE38 (WASHINGTON), SR3 (SUNDERLAND, New Silksworth, East Herrington) and SR4 (SUNDERLAND, South Hylton).
In the DH4 postcode district, Houghton le Spring is the primary settlement with the highest count. Other significant settlements in the district include Grasswell, Herrington Burn, Herrington Hill, New Herrington, Newbottle, Philadelphia, Shiney Row, Stoneygate, and West Herrington. The district is located in Tyne & Wear.
For the district DH4, we have data on 5 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector DH4 4, covers Houghton Le Spring in Tyne & Wear. The sector DH4 5, covers Houghton Le Spring in Tyne & Wear. The sector DH4 6, covers Houghton Le Spring in Tyne & Wear. The sector DH4 6, covers Houghton Le Spring and West Rainton in Durham. The sector DH4 7, covers Houghton Le Spring and Penshaw and Shiney Row in Tyne & Wear. The sector DH4 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the DH4 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the DH4 District: the district mostly encompasses the Sunderland District (B) (774 postcodes), and finally, the County Durham area (160 postcodes).
Weather Forecast for DH4
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 45.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 20.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 53.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 57.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 56.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 70.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | E 9 mph |
Where is the DH4 Postcode District?
The postcode district DH4 is located in the town of Houghton le Spring. It is nearby several other towns: Chester le Street to the west, Washington to the north, Sunderland to the northeast, Seaham to the east, Durham to the southwest, Peterlee to the southeast, and Gateshead to the northwest. The postcode district DH4 is approximately 237.8 miles away from the center of London.
The district is within the post town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The DH4 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Sunderland - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear - North East (England)
- Durham CC - Tees Valley and Durham - North East (England)
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DH4 4 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| DH4 5 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| DH4 6 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| DH4 7 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| D | H | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| D | H | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £523 | £523 | £523 | |
| 1 | £400 | £806 | £603 |
| 2 | £495 | £650 | £561 |
| 3 | £550 | £995 | £711 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £90,000 | £475,000 | £246,667 | |
| 1 | £35,000 | £70,000 | £51,875 |
| 2 | £40,000 | £285,000 | £117,302 |
| 3 | £60,000 | £450,000 | £191,237 |
| 4 | £200,000 | £695,000 | £316,740 |
| 5 | £250,000 | £595,000 | £364,543 |
| 6 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 |
| 7 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the DH4 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Durham | Bradley Hall Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents | 26-27 New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AL | 0191 625 0756 | 24 |
 | Houghton le Spring | Hegartys Estate Agents | Wheeler House 2/3 Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AL | 0191 625 1030 | 22 |
 | Houghton Le Spring | Safe & Secure Properties | 24-25, Westbourne Terrace, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4QT | 0191 625 0184 | 20 |
 | Houghton Le Spring | Kimmitt and Roberts | Imperial Buildings 1 Church Street Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DJ | 0191 625 0759 | 19 |
 | Houghton Le Spring | YOUR MOVE Chris Stonock | 2/3 Imperial Buildings, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DJ | 0191 625 0166 | 19 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £245,761 | 218 | £227,825 | 222 | £226,363 | 158 | £233,014 | 170 |
| Semi-Detached | £125,789 | 208 | £126,320 | 223 | £124,380 | 171 | £118,222 | 174 |
| Terraced | £89,187 | 193 | £87,998 | 207 | £83,964 | 155 | £81,297 | 148 |
| Flats | £67,861 | 18 | £66,403 | 17 | £62,187 | 8 | £70,529 | 14 |