Houghton-le-Spring · DH5
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DH5 (Houghton-le-Spring) in a nutshell
DH5 covers Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, in County Durham and Sunderland. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for DH5
Two councils in one district
DH5 is split between County Durham and Sunderland. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
DH5 stretches across Hetton, Houghton South & Hetton Downs, Lumley & West Rainton, so give your full postcode, not just 'DH5', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Houghton-le-Spring run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Houghton-le-Spring: 82.5% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does DH5 cover?
DH5 (Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole) includes the wards of Hetton, Houghton South & Hetton Downs, Lumley & West Rainton (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to DH5?
Neighbouring districts include DH4 (Houghton-le-Spring), DH6 (Thornley), SR3 (Chapelgarth), SR7 (Cold Hesledon), SR4 (Ayres Quay) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DH5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in DH5?
About 8,681 households and 19,570 residents at the 2011 Census, across 555 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is DH5 in?
DH5 sits in County Durham, Sunderland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham, Houghton and Sunderland South.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- DH5 1
- Areas covered
- Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole 2
- Active postcodes
- 555 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 8,681 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 19,570 2
- Electoral wards
- Hetton, Houghton South & Hetton Downs, Lumley & West Rainton 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- City of Durham, Houghton and Sunderland South 4
- Local authority
- County Durham, Sunderland 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Houghton-le-Spring built-up area)
- 82.5% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.