DH5 Postcode District
DH5 is the Postcode District for Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring Tyne & Wear
The DH5 postcode district is located in the DH Durham postal area, DH5 has a population of 21,235 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 9.02 square miles (23.36 square kilometres or 5,772.23 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of DH5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of DH5
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District overview
In the DH5 postcode district, the primary settlement is Houghton le Spring, located in the county of Tyne & Wear. Other significant settlements include Hetton-le-Hole, Easington Lane, East Rainton, Rainton Gate, and West Rainton. The most significant post town in this district is Houghton le Spring.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DH5 0, covers Easington Lane and Hetton-Le-Hole in Tyne & Wear.
The sector DH5 8, covers Houghton Le Spring in Tyne & Wear.
The sector DH5 9, covers Hetton-Le-Hole and East Rainton in Tyne & Wear.
The post town for this district is HOUGHTON LE SPRING.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Sunderland District (B) area with a total of 546 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-le-Spring | 1.56 | NNW |
| Seaham | 4.88 | E |
| Chester-le-Street | 5.37 | WNW |
| Durham | 6.04 | WSW |
| Sunderland | 6.10 | NNE |
| Washington | 6.12 | NNW |
| Peterlee | 6.44 | SE |
| Whitburn | 9.46 | NNE |
| Stanley | 10.14 | WNW |
| Ferryhill | 10.19 | SSW |
| Spennymoor | 10.58 | SW |
| Hebburn | 10.59 | NNW |
| Jarrow | 10.99 | N |
| Gateshead | 11.17 | NNW |
| Sedgefield | 11.85 | S |
| Annfield Plain | 11.93 | WNW |
| Wallsend | 12.00 | NNW |
| South Shields | 12.09 | N |
| Whickham | 12.22 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 562
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton-le-Hole | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 9 | 159 |
| HOUGHTON LE SPRING | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 8 | 135 |
| Easington Lane | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 0 | 103 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 0 | 90 |
| East Rainton | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 9 | 39 |
| Easington Lane | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 0 | 14 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 0 | 9 |
| HOUGHTON LE SPRING | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 9 | 6 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 9 | 2 |
| West Rainton | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 9 | 2 |
| Easington Lane | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 0 | 1 |
| HOUGHTON LE SPRING | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 8 | 1 |
| Rainton Gate | HOUGHTON LE SPRING | DH5 9 | 1 |
Street list for DH5
AGED MINERS HOMES
EAST RAINTON, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Secondary Access Road
USRN: 38700410
CAROLINE STREET
Minor roadHETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Minor Road
USRN: 38711890
CHURCH VIEW VILLAS
Minor roadHETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Minor Road
USRN: 38713990
CORONATION TERRACE B1284
B-roadHETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
B Road
USRN: 38716030
CROFT COURT
EAST RAINTON, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38717135
EAGLESDENE
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38720260
GILLAS LANE EAST B1260
B-roadHETTON ROAD ESTATE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
B Road
USRN: 38726970
GILLAS LANE WEST B1260
B-roadHETTON ROAD ESTATE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
B Road
USRN: 38726991
GIRVEN TERRACE WEST
EASINGTON LANE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Secondary Access Road
USRN: 38727170
GLEBESIDE
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38727540
HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Local Road
USRN: 38732135
HOUGHTON ROAD WEST
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Secondary Access Road
USRN: 38733950
JUBILEE SQUARE
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38735745
MARKLE GROVE
EAST RAINTON, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38742115
MAUDLIN STREET
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38742470
MILDRED STREET
HOUGHTON TOWN CENTRE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38743610
MORRIS TERRACE
Minor roadHETTON ROAD ESTATE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Minor Road
USRN: 38744830
NORTH LANE
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38746750
QUARRY HOUSE LANE
Minor roadEAST RAINTON, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Minor Road
USRN: 38753070
RESCUE STATION COTTAGES
HETTON ROAD ESTATE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38755080
SEYMOUR TERRACE
EASINGTON LANE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Secondary Access Road
USRN: 38760310
SPRINGWELL TERRACE
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38762490
STATION AVENUE
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38762910
STATION ROAD NORTH
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Secondary Access Road
USRN: 38763110
SURREY STREET SHOPS
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38764175
THE CRESCENT B1284
Minor roadHETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Minor Road
USRN: 38716910
THE CRESCENT B1284
Minor roadHETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Minor Road
USRN: 38716910
URWIN STREET
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38767930
URWIN STREET
HETTON-LE-HOLE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38767930
WALTER TERRACE
EASINGTON LANE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38769490
WHARTON CLOSE
EAST RAINTON, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 38772290
WORDSWORTH AVENUE EAST
HETTON ROAD ESTATE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Local Road
USRN: 38774450
WORDSWORTH AVENUE WEST
HETTON ROAD ESTATE, Houghton-le-spring, Tyne & Wear
Local Road
USRN: 38774470
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FRONT STREET A182 | 102 |
| HIGH STREET A182 | 72 |
| SOUTH HETTON ROAD A182 | 71 |
| HARTSIDE GARDENS | 67 |
| WALLER TERRACE | 58 |
| EDWARD STREET | 56 |
| OFFICE PLACE | 52 |
| COTHERSTONE COURT | 52 |
| NESHAM PLACE | 48 |
| LAMBTON DRIVE | 44 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1702 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 608 |
| Burglary | 360 |
| Vehicle crime | 290 |
| Public order | 278 |
| Other theft | 270 |
| Other crime | 193 |
| Drugs | 147 |
| Shoplifting | 100 |
| Possession of weapons | 46 |
| Robbery | 23 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRONT STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | HETTON-LE-HOLE | 37 | DH5 9PF | View map |
| HIGH STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | EASINGTON LANE | 34 | DH5 0JW | View map |
| MARKET STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | HETTON-LE-HOLE | 23 | DH5 9DZ | View map |
| STATION ROAD | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | HETTON-LE-HOLE | 11 | DH5 0AT | View map |
| RICHARD STREET | HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING | HETTON-LE-HOLE | 6 | DH5 9HN | View map |
Schools in the district
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole , Hetton-le-Hole , Houghton Le Spring
Postcode: DH5 0AH
Headteacher: Mrs Ailsa Higgins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hetton Lyons Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 0AH
Headteacher: Susan Bell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hetton Lyons Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 0AH
Headteacher: Mrs Kim Bushby (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Easington Lane Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Easington Lane , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 0JT
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Nordstrom (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Neasham Place , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 8AE
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Dixon-Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hall Lane , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 8DA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Bainbridge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Gillas Lane Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Seaton Avenue , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 8EH
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Alsop (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Seaton Avenue , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 8EH
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Monaghan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Durham Road , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 8NF
Headteacher: Mrs Madeleine Wilson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Phase: Primary
Address:
Durham Road , St Michael's Catholic Primary School , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 8NF
Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Reeson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Hetton-le-Hole , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 9AJ
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hetton-le-Hole Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Victoria Street , Hetton-le-Hole , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 9DG
Headteacher: Miss Ruth Williamson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hetton School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
North Road , Hetton-le-Hole , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 9JZ
Headteacher: Mr Craig Knowles (Acting Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Hetton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moorsley Road , Hetton-le-Hole , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 9ND
Headteacher: Mrs N Hill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
East Rainton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Road , East Rainton , Houghton le Spring
Postcode: DH5 9RA
Headteacher: Mrs Sara Toole (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 84 STATION ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9JB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 54 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hetton Group Practice | FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9EZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5261177 |
| 2 | Hetton Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service | FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9EZ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Whitfield Limited | 93 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 0JR | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5263261 |
| 2 | G Whitfield Limited | 44 MARKET STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9DY | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5173458 |
| 3 | G Whitfield Pharmacy | 5 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH5 9PE | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5263204 |
| 4 | Houghton Pharmacy | 31 QUEENSWAY, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 8EL | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5840007 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T M Hedley Optometrist | 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Thompson Opticians Ltd (houghton) | 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £273,136 | 64 | £270,657 | 74 | £266,761 | 69 | £236,515 | 129 |
| Semi-detached | £143,963 | 109 | £140,307 | 131 | £128,647 | 140 | £139,588 | 178 |
| Terraced | £86,444 | 150 | £86,434 | 195 | £86,617 | 155 | £88,240 | 212 |
| Flats | £64,938 | 8 | £75,100 | 5 | £65,545 | 11 | £83,790 | 5 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J62
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.80
Average Driving Distance: 4.31
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 537
A1(M) J63
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.92
Average Driving Distance: 5.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 537
A194(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.97
Average Driving Distance: 7.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 228
A1(M) J61
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.99
Average Driving Distance: 8.16
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 309
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.29
Average Driving Distance: 7.31
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 537
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DH5 0 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| DH5 8 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| DH5 9 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | H | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| D | H | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the DH5 postal code is Hetton-le-Hole followed by HOUGHTON LE SPRING, and Easington Lane.
The DH5 Postcode shares a border with DH6 (Bowburn, Coxhoe, Shotton Colliery), DH4 (HOUGHTON LE SPRING, West Rainton, Penshaw), SR3 (SUNDERLAND, New Silksworth, East Herrington) and SR7 (SEAHAM, Murton, Dalton-le-Dale).
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