Overview for Chester Road, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 7DJ

Introduction

Houghton-le-Spring (HOH-tən-lee-SPRING) is a town in the City of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, North East England which has its recorded origins in Norman times. Historically in County Durham, it is now administered as part of the Tyne and Wear county.

It is situated between Durham, 7 miles (11 kilometres) southwest and Sunderland, 7 mi (11 km) northeast. Seaham is also 5 mi (8 km) directly east. The villages and towns of Newbottle, Fencehouses and Hetton-le-Hole lie nearby. It had a population of 36,746.

Other villages within the Houghton-le-Spring postal district include: Philadelphia, Penshaw, Shiney Row, Chilton Moor and Woodstone Village.

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Summary for Chester Road, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 7DJ

North East
This postcode is in the
Shiney Row
within
Sunderland
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near DH4 7DJ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
24
In Progress
29
Completed
0
Cancelled
9

Road Safety near DH4 7DJ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Chester Road, DH4 7DJ that have been reported to Northumbria Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near DH4 7DJ

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Police

This area is policed by Northumbria Police.

Northumbria Police split their policing area into 35 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Houghton neighbourhood.

Northumbria Police

Houghton Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
134
Dec 2023
140
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
60
Dec 2023
72
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
41
Dec 2023
32

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Houghton and Sunderland South parliamentary constituency.

Houghton and Sunderland South is a constituency in the North East region of England. The seat has been held by Bridget Phillipson (Labour) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Chester Road, DH4 7DJ

PENSHAW GRANGE BUNGALOW CHESTER ROAD, DH4 7DJ
14 Sep 2015
£165,000
PENSHAW GRANGE CHESTER ROAD, DH4 7DJ
30 Jan 2004
£195,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for DH4 7DJ

Latitude
54.870528
Longitude
-1.489744

Residents at DH4 7DJ

Households
2
Male
2
Female
2
People per Household
2.00

Sunrise and Sunset at DH4 7DJ

Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
18:39

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

DH4 7DJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear13.96%
Cloudy73.82%
Rain9.31%
Windy2.68%
Other0.23%

Population

Sunderland
279,000

Deprivation Index

77.1 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at DH4 7DJ

Active
None

Postcode Details for DH4 7DJ

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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