Houghton-le-Spring · DH5

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Covering Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, including Hetton, Houghton South & Hetton Downs, Lumley & West Rainton. Find plumbers nearby.

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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

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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 authority
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Give 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) 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.

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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 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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