Houghton-le-Spring · DH4

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DH4 (Houghton-le-Spring) in a nutshell

DH4 covers Houghton-le-Spring, 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 DH4

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Two councils in one district

DH4 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 authority
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Give your full postcode

DH4 stretches across Framwellgate & Newton Hall, Herrington & Newbottle, Houghton North and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DH4', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Houghton-le-Spring has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Houghton-le-Spring: 26.8% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to DH4

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DH4 cover?

DH4 (Houghton-le-Spring) includes the wards of Framwellgate & Newton Hall, Herrington & Newbottle, Houghton North, Houghton South & Hetton Downs, Lumley & West Rainton, Penshaw & Shiney Row, Washington South (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DH4?

Neighbouring districts include DH5 (Houghton-le-Spring), NE38 (Washington Town Centre), DH3 (Chester-le-Street), NE37 (Usworth) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DH4 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DH4?

About 14,223 households and 33,367 residents at the 2011 Census, across 965 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DH4 in?

DH4 sits in County Durham, Sunderland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham, Houghton and Sunderland South, North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DH4 1
Areas covered
Houghton-le-Spring 2
Active postcodes
965 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,223 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
33,367 2
Electoral wards
Framwellgate & Newton Hall, Herrington & Newbottle, Houghton North, Houghton South & Hetton Downs, Lumley & West Rainton, Penshaw & Shiney Row, Washington South 4
Parliamentary constituencies
City of Durham, Houghton and Sunderland South, North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South 4
Local authority
County Durham, Sunderland 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Houghton-le-Spring built-up area)
0.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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