About Houghton Gate
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Durham is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the County Durham 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 239.4 miles North from central London., 8.75 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 55.83 miles East from Carlisle and 64.62 miles North from York.
HOUGHTON GATE is within the Post Town of CHESTER LE STREET
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Map of Houghton Gate
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004295 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Houghton Gate |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Durham |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Houghton Gate | |
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| Latitude | 54.855549 |
| Longitude | -1.535687 |
| OS Easting (X): | 429805 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 551303 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ298513 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
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| Sunset | 19:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 20 September 2024 at 23:00 (17.77 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.9°C (93.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104455 & E00104460 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions & White Professionals |
| Average Age | 42.81 & 43.71 |
| Area Population | 1481.00 & 1369.00 |
| Male Population | 676.00 & 657.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 805.00 & 712.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 23 & 26 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020591 &E01020590 |
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| LSOA Name: | County Durham 015B &County Durham 015A |
| SOA Code: | 5d &8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004295 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 015 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Chester-le-st |
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| Unit 17 St Cuthberts Walk, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3YQ |
| 01913871723 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Chester-le-st |
| Morrisons Chester-le-street |
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| St Cuthbert`s Walk Shopping Centre, Chester-le-Street DH3 3YQ |
| 01913 883280 |
| Distance: 1.57 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Chester-le-street |
| Tesco Chester-le-street Superstore |
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| North Burns, Chester-Le-Street, DH3 3TF |
| 0345 677 9788 |
| Distance: 1.68 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Chester-le-street Superstore |
| Sainsburys Chester Le Street Local |
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| 7 The Avenue, Chester Le Street, England, DH2 2DE |
| 1913880300 |
| Distance: 1.84 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Chester Le Street Local |
Telephone Information
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Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of County Durham |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Durham, County Durham &DH1 5UL |
| Telephone Number: 0300 1237070 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Durham |
| The Member of Parliament is Luke Akehurst |
| Details for the MP Luke Akehurst on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Luke Akehurst on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Luke Akehurst won with a majority of 5,873 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 73,226 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Lumley Ward |
| Parish: Bournmoor & Little Lumley Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01915005958
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact:
Bournmoor Primary School
Address: Bournmoor Primary School, Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01913854291
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Lumley Junior School
Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01913882310
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lumley Infant and Nursery School, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01913885292
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01913882483
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Park View School
Address: Park View School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01913882248
Nearest Hospitals
| Chester Le Street Hospital |
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| 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: 2.57 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chester Le Street Hospital |
| Spire Washington Hospital |
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| Address: Picktree Lane, Washington, NE38 9JZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0191 418 8669 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.04 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Washington Hospital |
| Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham |
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| Address: Lanchester Road, Durham, |
| NHS Sector |
| Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 441 5700 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 WEARDALE TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3PQ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
ASHFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: 4 ASHFIELD TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PD
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
CHESTER LE STREET COMMUNITY
Address: FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AT
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, FRONT STREET, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4LE
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3885600
MIDDLE CHARE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MIDDLE CHARE SURGERY, MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3QD
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5947654
BRIDGE END SURGERY
Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883236
GRANGEWOOD SURGERY
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852898
WOODLANDS SURGERY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
J DINNING (LUMLEY) LIMITED
Address: 13 LOMBARD PLACE, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4QP
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3888547
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 15 MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3QD
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 890023
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 48-50 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883388
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 5 BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3RE
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 882777
BOOTS
Address: 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3YQ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3886262
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 1.69 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.
Durham Station is 5.57 miles away.
Address: Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Durham is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by London North Eastern Railway.
Durham Station is staffed on a part time basis.