DH4 4BW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DH4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4BW) 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 DH4.
- Postal Sector. In our case DH4 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BW.
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 DH4 4BW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is HOUGHTON LE SPRING DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DH4 4BW postcode have the street address of Houghtonside.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH4 4BW postcode is home to a bustling 116 residents!
It is situated within the post town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH4 4BW is within the town of Houghton-le-Spring.
The DH4 4BW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH4 4BW are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached.
Most properties in DH4 4BW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH4 4BW
The telephone area code for DH4 4BW is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH4 4BW
| Latitude | 54.8450429286 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.46873395175 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DH4 4BW
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Weather Forecast for DH4 4BW
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 45.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 53.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | E 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 41.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 45.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 46.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 44.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 39.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH4 4BW Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH4 4BW
| Average Mbps | 51.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 53.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
DH4 4BW has an average download speed of 51.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,443 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
28% of postcodes (326,659) have slower broadband speeds.
72% of postcodes (856,539) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH4 4BW
| Average Mbps | 12.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DH4 4BW has an average upload speed of 12.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,342 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
40% of postcodes (473,005) have slower upload speeds.
59% of postcodes (701,294) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the DH4 4BW Postcode
Primary Schools
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Address: Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Bainbridge
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-09-22)
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01919172999
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Address: Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF
Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Reeson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-05)
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01915840542
St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF
Headteacher: Mrs Madeleine Wilson
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2007-10-09)
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Secondary Schools
Kepier
Address: Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH
Headteacher: Mr Colin Devlin
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-10)
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01915128960
Hetton School
Address: North Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ
Headteacher: Mr Craig Knowles
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2021-09-15)
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact:
Farringdon Community Academy
Address: Allendale Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3EL
Headteacher: Mr Jordan Bedford
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-01-11)
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact:
Higher Schools
City of Sunderland College
Address: Bede Centre, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH
Headteacher: Ms Ellen Thinneson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-13)
Distance: 5.28 miles
Contact: 01915116000
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Address: Providence Row, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG
Headteacher: Mrs Ellen Beveridge
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2017-03-02)
Distance: 8.49 miles
Contact: 01913830708
New College Durham
Address: Framwellgate Moor Centre, Durham, , DH1 5ES
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Broadbent
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-18)
Distance: 9.37 miles
Contact: 01913754000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH4 4BW
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH4 4BW
HOPES PHARMACY
Address: 49 NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843437
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 1A CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842150
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
HOUGHTON PHARMACY
Address: 31 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EL
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840007
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843460
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH4 4BW
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
OPTICA EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, MILL HILL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
OPTICA CLINIC LTD (SUNDERLAND)
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH4 4BW
HOUGHTON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
DR HUBBARD
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5844597
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842154
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 1.54 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
Transport Links near DH4 4BW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH4 4BW
- Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EEDistance: 5.31 milesDriving Time: 9.70 minutes - Sunderland
Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HPDistance: 6.34 milesDriving Time: 11.15 minutes - Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XXDistance: 7.36 milesDriving Time: 10.57 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 7.76 milesDriving Time: 10.91 minutes - Heworth
Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NEDistance: 11.11 milesDriving Time: 12.86 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH4 4BW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH4 4BW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH4 4BW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Bridget Phillipson |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the DH4 4BW Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Sunderland District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Sunderland District at the following link Sunderland District.How much is the Council Tax?
Sunderland District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Sunderland District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DH4 4BW Postcode 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 in DH4 4BW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £53,600 | £53,600 | £53,600 | 1 |
| 2012 | £62,000 | £73,000 | £67,500 | 2 |
| 2013 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £44,000 | £44,000 | £44,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £67,000 | £85,000 | £77,333 | 3 |
| 2018 | £56,000 | £56,000 | £56,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £79,950 | £79,950 | £79,950 | 1 |
| 2020 | £86,000 | £77,500 | £81,490 | 5 |
| 2022 | £65,500 | £110,000 | £87,375 | 4 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH4 4BW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 0.15 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to Lidl |
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 0.22 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to Iceland |
| Aldi, Knollside Close, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2UD | 4.12 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Mill Hill Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2ND | 4.26 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Wellspring Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9FA | 5.27 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH4 4BW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 4.74 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 7.27 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| South Shields, NE34 9QD | 8.68 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to South Shields |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 9.15 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ | 3.09 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ |
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 4.25 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 4.47 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 4.54 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 3.40 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 4.25 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 4.64 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 5.19 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 5.21 miles | Directions from DH4 4BW to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |