DH4 4QB 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 (4QB) 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 QB.
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 4QB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is HOUGHTON LE SPRING DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 2 individuals call the DH4 4QB postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH4 4QB is within the village of Shiney Row.
The DH4 4QB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH4 4QB
The telephone area code for DH4 4QB is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH4 4QB
| Latitude | 54.8611539675 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.50447789484 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DH4 4QB
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| Landranger 1:50,000 88 Newcastle upon Tyne | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for DH4 4QB
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | S 4 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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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 |
Sat 27th Apr
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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 |
Sun 28th Apr
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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 |
Schools within a five minute drive of DH4 4QB Postcode
England Secondary Schools
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School
Address: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact:
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: 01915111600
England Primary Schools
Lambton Primary School
Address: Lambton Primary School, Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: 01914813993
Oxclose Primary Academy
Address: Oxclose Primary Academy, Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: 01915008790
St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact:
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: 01919171665
Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact:
New Penshaw Academy
Address: New Penshaw Academy, Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7HY
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01913854298
Barnwell Academy
Address: Barnwell Academy, Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01915844440
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01915005958
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact:
Shiney Row Primary School
Address: Shiney Row Primary School, Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4QP
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01913852701
Fatfield Academy
Address: Fatfield Academy, Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01914166728
Fatfield Primary School
Address: Fatfield Primary School, Southcroft, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact:
Bournmoor Primary School
Address: Bournmoor Primary School, Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01913854291
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH4 4QB
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH4 4QB
BOOTS
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852380
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843460
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
PENSHAW PHARMACY
Address: 36 AVONDALE AVENUE, PENSHAW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 7QS
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840600
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH4 4QB
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)
Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH4 4QB
GRANGEWOOD SURGERY
Address: CHESTER ROAD, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RB
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852898
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: KELSO GROVE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4RW
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852512
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PHILADELPHIA LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4LE
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842632
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
I J HEALTHCARE
Address: 3 SWISS COTTAGES, VIGO LANE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AB
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161641
Transport Links near DH4 4QB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH4 4QB
- Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EEDistance: 3.86 milesDriving Time: 6.46 minutes - Sunderland
Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HPDistance: 6.83 milesDriving Time: 13.21 minutes - Heworth
Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NEDistance: 8.33 milesDriving Time: 9.84 minutes - Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XXDistance: 8.35 milesDriving Time: 12.97 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 11.31 milesDriving Time: 13.26 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH4 4QB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH4 4QB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH4 4QB 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 4QB 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 4QB 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 CouncilPostcodes near the DH4 4QB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH4 4QB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 2.89 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to Lidl |
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 2.89 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to Iceland |
| Aldi, Picktree Lane, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3SN | 4.39 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to Aldi |
| Asda, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF | 4.53 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to Asda |
| Morrisons, St. Cuthberts Walk, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3YQ | 4.53 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH4 4QB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 2.94 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 5.94 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 7.43 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to Unit G11 & G12 |
| South Shields, NE34 9QD | 7.75 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to South Shields |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 2.88 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 3.17 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ | 3.52 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 4.81 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 2.98 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 3.03 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 4.85 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Wessington Way, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3NU | 4.87 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to KFC Sunderland - Thomsen Retail Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 5.72 miles | Directions from DH4 4QB to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |