Fencehouses, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6DL

Fencehouses, Houghton Le Spring is a locality situated within the town of Houghton‑le‑Spring, which is part of the borough of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England. Houghton‑le‑Spring itself has recorded origins in Norman times and was historically part of County Durham. The area is identified by the postal district DH 4 and is linked to the broader town of Houghton‑le‑Spring. Residents in Fencehouses are therefore within the context of a town with a long history and a modern administrative association with Sunderland. The locality shares the character and heritage of Houghton‑le‑Spring, reflecting its Norman origins and historical ties to County Durham.