Area Information for Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW

Lambourne Close in Houghton Le Spring is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Lumley ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of North Durham. This page combines information for the address Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of DH4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for DH4 6EW.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority County Durham
Ward Lumley
Constituency North Durham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 8 property sales in Lambourne Close, DH4 6EW since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Chester-le-Street (East Villages)), and the Durham Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 21 crimes were reported within half a mile of DH4 6EW.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

We have found 8 property sales in Lambourne Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 10
Semi-Detached 30
Terraced 71
Flat (Purpose-Built) 11
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 122
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 48% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 29
Owned with Mortgage 20
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 20
Rented: Other Social 37
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 11
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 120

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 50
Two People 49
Three People 13
Four People 7
Five People 5
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 126

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 49
Family Household 67
Other Household 4
Total 120

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 40
Deprived In One Dimension 47
Deprived In Two Dimensions 29
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 122

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Lumley ward however contains significantly more women than average (59%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 116
Female 161
Total 277

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 7
5-9 16
10-14 15
15-19 9
20-24 14
25-29 9
30-34 8
35-39 10
40-44 6
45-49 10
50-54 18
55-59 25
60-64 24
65-69 18
70-74 32
75-79 19
80-84 13
85+ 24
Total 277

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of DH4 6EW the number widowed residents is high - 16% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 68
Married 92
Separated 8
Divorced 25
Widowed 45
Total 238

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Lumley ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (62%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 95
Good 74
Fair 71
Bad 33
Very Bad 3
Total 276

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Lambourne Close and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 34% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 43
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 36
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 22
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 80
Other 15
Total 238

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 100% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 275
Indian 1
Other Asian 1
Total 277

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 269
European Union 5
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 2
Total 277

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 269
10+ Years 6
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 277

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to DH4 6EW.

Passport(s) Held
None 83
United Kingdom 191
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 85
Christian 178
Buddhist 2
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 11
Total 277

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Lumley ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 45% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 45
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 6
Retired 107
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 18
Other 3
Total 236

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 7
Professional Occupations 12
Associate Professional Occupations 9
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 6
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 13
Total 84

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 15
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 28
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 42
Semi-Routine Occupation 37
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 47
Full-time Student 6
Total 234

Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW is within the Chester-le-Street (East Villages) policing neighbourhood, under the Durham Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 21 crimes were reported within half a mile of DH4 6EW.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 21 crimes committed near Lambourne Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Chester-le-Street (East Villages)
Force Website: https://www.durham.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to DH4 6EW. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for DH4 6EW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 12 closest railway stations to Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW. The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, approximately 2.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chester-le-Street 2.5 miles
Durham 5.8 miles
Sunderland 6.3 miles
Heworth 7 miles
Seaham 7 miles
Dunston 8.4 miles
Newcastle 8.9 miles
Manors 9 miles
MetroCentre 9.4 miles
Horden 11 miles
Blaydon 12 miles
Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW. The nearest is Bournmoor Primary School, approximately 360 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Bournmoor Primary School 360 yards
    
Woodlea Primary School 750 yards
    
Dubmire Primary 1 mile
    
Shiney Row Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 1.4 miles
    
Newbottle Primary Academy 1.4 miles
    
Burnside Academy Inspires 1.4 miles
    
Lumley Infant and Nursery School 1.5 miles
    
Barnwell Academy 1.5 miles
    
Lumley Junior School 1.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW. The nearest is Kepier, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Kepier 1.9 miles
    
Park View School 2.2 miles
    
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington 2.3 miles
    
Biddick Academy 2.6 miles
    
Hermitage Academy 3.1 miles
    
Oxclose Community Academy 3.2 miles
    
Hetton Academy 3.3 miles
    
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 3.5 miles
    
Farringdon Community Academy 3.7 miles
    
Washington Academy 3.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW. The nearest is Westbourne Medical Group, approximately 690 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Westbourne Medical Group 690 yards
Grangewood Surgery 1.1 miles
Westbourne Medical Group 1.2 miles
Herrington Medical Centre 1.5 miles
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE 1.5 miles
Great Lumley Surgery 1.6 miles
Dr Hubbard 2 miles
Houghton Medical Group, 2 miles
I J Healthcare 2 miles
Woodlands Surgery 2.2 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW. The nearest is Fencehouses Dental Practice, approximately 0.8 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW. The nearest is Chester Le Street Hospital, approximately 2.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Lambourne Close, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6EW. The nearest is Sight Ltd, approximately 1.2 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in DH4 6EW

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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