The DH5 postcode district is a postal district located in the DH Durham postcode area with a population of 21,235 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the DH5 postcode district is 9.02 square miles which is 23.36 square kilometres or 5,772.23 acres.
Currently, the DH5 district has about 530 postcode units spread across 3 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 1,200 postcodes. With 530 postcodes already in use, this leaves 670 units available.
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).
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.
For the district DH5, we have data on 3 postcode sectors. 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.
Map of the DH5 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the DH5 District: the district mostly encompasses the Sunderland District (B) area with a total of 546 postcodes.
Weather Forecast for DH5
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | N 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°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 |
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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) | 9.00% | NNE 4 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 3.0°C) | 48.00% | NE 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 6.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°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 |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 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 | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 44.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 4 mph |
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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) | 16.00% | 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 3.0°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) | 8.0°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 |
Where is the DH5 Postcode District?
The data for postcode district DH5 is for the town of Houghton Le Spring. It is located approximately 235.8 miles away from the center of London. Houghton Le Spring is surrounded by several nearby towns, including Seaham to the east (approximately 3.98 miles away), Peterlee to the southeast (approximately 4.97 miles away), Chester Le Street to the northwest (approximately 5.68 miles away), Durham to the southwest (approximately 6.04 miles away), Sunderland to the north (approximately 6.08 miles away), and Trimdon Station to the south (approximately 7.10 miles away).
The district is within the post town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The DH5 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Sunderland - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear - North East (England)
- Durham CC - Tees Valley and Durham - North East (England)
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DH5 0 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| DH5 8 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| DH5 9 | Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office |
| D | H | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| D | H | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £537 | £537 | £537 |
| 2 | £375 | £600 | £503 |
| 3 | £495 | £1,100 | £663 |
| 4 | £925 | £925 | £925 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £120,000 | £3,000,000 | £1,560,000 | |
| 1 | £10,000 | £45,000 | £31,667 |
| 2 | £39,000 | £265,000 | £88,979 |
| 3 | £20,000 | £500,000 | £153,399 |
| 4 | £190,000 | £499,995 | £295,274 |
| 5 | £275,950 | £895,000 | £490,129 |
| 6 | £279,950 | £895,000 | £587,475 |
| 7 | £895,000 | £895,000 | £895,000 |
| 9 | £895,000 | £895,000 | £895,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the DH5 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Houghton Le Spring | Pattinson Estate Agents | 14a Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AB | 0191 625 0775 | 33 |
 | Houghton le Spring | Hegartys Estate Agents | Wheeler House 2/3 Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AL | 0191 625 1030 | 27 |
 | Houghton Le Spring | Kimmitt and Roberts | Imperial Buildings 1 Church Street Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DJ | 0191 625 0759 | 19 |
 | Houghton Le Spring | YOUR MOVE Chris Stonock | 2/3 Imperial Buildings, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DJ | 0191 625 0166 | 18 |
 | Houghon Le Spring | Janine Hegarty Bell Estate Agents | Haroldville, Gillas Lane East, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8LB | 0191 743 0522 | 15 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £225,709 | 106 | £227,792 | 130 | £195,065 | 147 | £197,221 | 95 |
| Semi-Detached | £120,523 | 92 | £117,318 | 128 | £113,303 | 113 | £104,994 | 74 |
| Terraced | £86,072 | 136 | £85,673 | 133 | £71,986 | 114 | £81,447 | 92 |
| Flats | £67,375 | 4 | £83,250 | 4 | £79,690 | 5 | £33,750 | 2 |
Hotels within the Postcode Area
We found 1 hotels and guest houses within the DH5 postcode area
Highfield Hotel
101 Durham Road East Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, houghton-le-spring, DH5 9QT.
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