DH4 5QB 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 (5QB) 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 5.
- 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 5QB 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 5QB postcode have the street address of Hutton Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DH4 5QB postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
It is situated within the post town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING within the old postal county of County Durham.
DH4 5QB is within the town of Houghton-le-Spring.
The DH4 5QB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DH4 5QB are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in DH4 5QB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DH4 5QB
The telephone area code for DH4 5QB is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for DH4 5QB
| Latitude | 54.840720145 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.48325599784 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DH4 5QB
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| Landranger 1:50,000 88 Newcastle upon Tyne | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for DH4 5QB
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | N 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | N 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | N 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 11 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | N 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 55.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 37.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | N 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 21.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | W 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | S 4 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DH4 5QB Postcode?
Download Speeds For DH4 5QB
| Average Mbps | 79.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 76.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 156.130 |
DH4 5QB has an average download speed of 79.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
695 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
55% of postcodes (647,906) have slower broadband speeds.
45% of postcodes (536,040) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DH4 5QB
| Average Mbps | 18.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 29.260 |
DH4 5QB has an average upload speed of 18.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,447 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
89% of postcodes (1,057,222) have slower upload speeds.
10% of postcodes (122,972) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DH4 5QB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Address: Bernard Gilpin Primary School, Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01919172999
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Address: Gillas Lane Primary Academy, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01915005956
Gillas Lane Primary School
Address: Gillas Lane Primary School, Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact:
Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Newbottle Primary Academy, Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4EE
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01915005957
Burnside Academy Inspires
Address: Burnside Academy Inspires, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01915120466
Burnside Primary School
Address: Burnside Primary School, Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
East Rainton Primary School
Address: East Rainton Primary School, School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA
Distance: 1.19 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: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01915005958
Dubmire Primary
Address: Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Lumley Junior School
Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: 01913882310
England Secondary Schools
Kepier
Address: Kepier, Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01915128960
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DH4 5QB
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
GLENDALE HOUSE
Address: 10 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 6 CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DH4 5QB
KEPIER PHARMACY
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842291
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
HOPES PHARMACY
Address: 49 NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843437
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 1A CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842150
HOUGHTON PHARMACY
Address: 31 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EL
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5840007
G WHITFIELD LIMITED
Address: 38 GILL CRESCENT NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852233
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DH4 5QB
TYNEDALE EYE CLINIC (HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING)
Address: UNIT 11, NEWBOTTLE STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4AN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
I.M ANDERSON OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 3 MAUTLAND STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4BH
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 5 OSMUND TERRACE, SHINEY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4QN
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)
Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: :
OPTICA EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 WILLIAM DOXFORD CENTRE, MILL HILL ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DH4 5QB
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEYBURN GROVE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5EQ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842106
HOUGHTON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
DR HUBBARD
Address: CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5844597
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 4DN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5842154
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9EZ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261177
Transport Links near DH4 5QB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DH4 5QB
- Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EEDistance: 4.61 milesDriving Time: 8.21 minutes - Sunderland
Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HPDistance: 6.85 milesDriving Time: 12.52 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 7.71 milesDriving Time: 11.39 minutes - Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XXDistance: 7.87 milesDriving Time: 11.95 minutes - Heworth
Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NEDistance: 11.62 milesDriving Time: 14.23 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DH4 5QB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DH4 5QB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DH4 5QB 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 5QB 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 5QB 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 5QB
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139,500 | £139,500 | £139,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DH4 5QB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DH4 5QB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Newbottle Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4AP | 0.84 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to Iceland |
| Lidl, Mautland Square, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 4BJ | 0.91 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to Lidl |
| Aldi, Knollside Close, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2UD | 5.16 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Mill Hill Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2ND | 5.30 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Wellspring Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9FA | 5.98 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DH4 5QB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 4.53 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 7.44 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| South Shields, NE34 9QD | 9.01 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to South Shields |
| Unit G11 & G12, Gateshead, NE8 1AZ | 9.08 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to Unit G11 & G12 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ | 3.68 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to McDonald's, North Moor Road, SUNDERLAND, SR3 1TJ |
| McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB | 4.51 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to McDonald's, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7SB |
| McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD | 4.51 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to McDonald's, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GD |
| McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA | 4.63 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to McDonald's, Peel Retail Park, WASHINGTON, NE37 2PA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 3.83 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 4.56 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, The Galleries, Washington Centre, WASHINGTON, NE38 7RU | 4.61 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to KFC Washington - The Galleries |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 4.64 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 4.66 miles | Directions from DH4 5QB to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |