Area Info for County Durham, Unparished Area (Durham)

County Durham, Unparished Area (Durham, UK)

County Durham is a historic county in North East England, known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic landscapes. The unparished area of Durham refers to the city of Durham itself, which is a unitary authority area within County Durham. As a city, Durham has a distinct administrative status, separate from the surrounding county council area.

Geography and Location

Durham is situated on the River Wear and is renowned for its stunning Norman cathedral and historic castle, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is approximately 15 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne and 20 miles north of Darlington.

Governance

As an unparished area, Durham city does not have a parish or town council. Instead, local governance is provided by Durham County Council, which manages services such as education, transportation, and planning. The city itself has a city council that handles local issues within its boundaries.

History and Heritage

Durham has a long history dating back to the medieval period. The Durham Cathedral, built in the 11th century, is a masterpiece of Norman architecture and a symbol of the city. The Durham Castle, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has served as a residence for bishops and now functions as part of Durham University.

Economy and Education

The economy of Durham historically relied on agriculture, trade, and ecclesiastical influence. Today, the city benefits from tourism, education, and public administration. Durham University, one of the UK's prestigious institutions, is located in the city and significantly contributes to the local economy and culture.

Transport

Durham is well-connected by road and rail. The city has a railway station with services to major cities such as Newcastle, Darlington, and London. The A1(M) motorway provides access to the wider region.

Culture and Events

Durham hosts various cultural events, festivals, and markets throughout the year. The city’s historic sites, theatres, and galleries contribute to a vibrant cultural scene.

Notable Landmarks

Key landmarks include Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, the River Wear, and the Botanic Garden. These sites attract numerous visitors and are integral to the city’s identity.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School0.81 miles
Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN
Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms1.01 miles
St Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7SN
Leadgate Primary School1.26 miles
Alder Grove, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7RH
Villa Real School1.43 miles
Villa Real Road, Consett, DH8 6BH
Collierley Primary School1.56 miles
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9DJ
Beechdale Nursery School1.61 miles
Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY
Consett Junior School1.61 miles
Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY
Consett Academy1.62 miles
Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett1.82 miles
Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN
Consett Infant School1.85 miles
Teasdale Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AF
Ebchester CofE Primary School1.96 miles
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB
Shotley Bridge Primary School1.97 miles
Benfieldside Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0SQ
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dipton2.04 miles
North Road, Dipton, Flint Hill, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9BB
Delta Independent School2.08 miles
Parliament Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH
Benfieldside Primary School2.24 miles
Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX
Catchgate Primary School2.33 miles
Blackett Street, Annfield Plain, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8LX
Health
Clinic
Stanhope Neurological Care Centre0.93 miles
Corbridge Rd, Mesomsley, Consett,, DH8 6QY
Browns Building - Stanley1.49 miles
The Surgery, Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9DR
Queens Road Surgery - Hearingcare Clinic1.79 miles
Queens Road, Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Consett, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0BW
Queens Road Surgery - EYELID Clinic1.79 miles
Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Consett,, DH8 0BW
Glenroyd House1.80 miles
Medomsley Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5HL
Oakfields Medical Centre2.05 miles
Hamsterley Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7SB
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Consett]2.05 miles
45 Middle Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5QP
Child Development Centre2.85 miles
Priory Court, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7TG
Chopwell Childrens Centre3.01 miles
Chopwell Primary School, Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7HS
Cedars Medical Group3.20 miles
Cedar Crescent, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE16 6HU
The Louisa Centre3.96 miles
Front Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TE
The Louisa Gp Surgery4.04 miles
Laxley Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AA
Eyesite - EYELID CLINIC4.04 miles
73 Front Street, Stanley,, DH9 0TB
EYESITE - Podiatry Clinic4.04 miles
73 Front Street, Stanley,, DH9 0TB
Stanley Primary Care Centre4.12 miles
Clifford Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0AB
Prudhoe Hospital Site5.39 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
GP
Leadgate Surgery1.03 miles
George Ewen House, Watling Street, Leadgate, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 6DP
Dr Levick and Partners1.59 miles
Front Street, Dipton, County Durham, DH9 9DA
Dr Stuart and Partners1.79 miles
83 Queens Road, Consett, Durham, DH8 0BW
Young & Partners1.97 miles
Station Yard, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5YA
Oakfields Health Centre2.05 miles
Hamsterley Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7SB
Stanley Medical Group - Branch2.77 miles
16 Front Street, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Co Durham, Durham, DH9 8HY
Drs Lambert & Brunt2.81 miles
West Road Surgery, 9 West Road, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 7XT
Dr Le Dune and Partners2.91 miles
Durham Road, Annfield Plain, Stanley, County Durham, England - Uk, DH9 7TD
Dr M S Hassan3.11 miles
Primary Healthcare Centre, South Road, Chopwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE17 7BU
Cedars Medical Group3.20 miles
Cedars Medical Group, Cedar Crescent, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE16 6HU
Dr Stuart and Partners3.51 miles
Park Terrace, Moorside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8ET
Drs Dawson and Imlah3.74 miles
High Spen Branch Surgery, Bute Road South, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AP
Drs Dawson and Imlah3.83 miles
The Medical Centre,, The Grove, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 1PW
Tanfield View Medical Group3.99 miles
Scott Street, Tanfield, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AD
Lambert & Brunt4.04 miles
Laxey Street, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 8AA
Stanley Medical Group4.12 miles
Stanley Primary Care Centre, Clifford Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0AB
Hospital
Shotley Bridge Hospital1.71 miles
Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0NB
Ferndene5.39 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Dunston Hill Hospital7.48 miles
Dunston Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9QT
Bensham Hospital8.82 miles
Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4YL
Lanchester Road Hospital9.15 miles
Lanchester Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5RD
Chester Le Street Hospital9.15 miles
Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AT
Diabetes Centre9.30 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
Spire Washington Hospital9.63 miles
Picktree Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9JZ
Queen Elizabeth Hospital9.79 miles
Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SX
University Hospital Of North Durham10.22 miles
North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of North Durham10.22 miles
University Hospital Of Durham, Dryburn Hospital, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
Newcastle Dental Hospital10.23 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
The Royal Victoria Infirmary10.24 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital10.24 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Nuffield Health, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital10.99 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)11.21 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Pharmacy
Leadgate Pharmacy1.03 miles
George Ewen House, Watling Street,Leadgate, Consett, DH8 6DP
Consett Pharmacy1.39 miles
Unit 19B, Number One Industrial Est, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6SY
Dipton Pharmacy1.62 miles
Lesbury House, Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9AD
John Low Ltd1.79 miles
83 Queens Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0BW
Boots1.97 miles
Station Yard West, Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 5YA
Lloydspharmacy1.99 miles
12 Station Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5RL
Station Road Pharmacy1.99 miles
9 Station Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5RL
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.00 miles
The Derwent Centre, Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QW
Ashchem Chemists2.80 miles
3 West Road, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7XA
Furness G H Ltd3.10 miles
13 Derwent Street, Chopwell, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HU
Burnopfield Pharmacy3.20 miles
Cedar Crescent, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6HU
John Low Ltd (Moorside Pharmacy)3.51 miles
Consett Park Terrace, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8ET
Boots3.87 miles
34 Station Road, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 1PZ
Mj and A Taylor Ltd3.93 miles
226 Park Road, South Moor, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7AN
Boots3.99 miles
Tanfield View Surgery, Scott Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AD
Asda Pharmacy4.01 miles
Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0NB
Leisure
Park
DEEP DENE2.01 miles
GREENCROFT HEATH2.69 miles
KYO BOGS2.86 miles
ALLENSFORD WOODS3.41 miles
HARPERLEY & PEA WOODS3.42 miles
ALLENSFORD3.58 miles
CHAPMAN'S WELL3.73 miles
EASTFIELDS/ WESTFIELDS3.89 miles
TANFIELD LEA MARSH3.92 miles
GIBSIDE (Grade I Listed)4.49 miles
SOUTH STANLEY WOODS4.90 miles
DERWENT GORGE AND MUGGLESWICK WOODS5.32 miles
PRIESTCLOSE WOOD5.89 miles
DERWENT WALK6.02 miles
BRADLEY PARK (Grade II Listed)6.11 miles
CASTLEFIELDS WOOD6.55 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Durham1.11 miles
Leadgate, DH8 7SB
Park Road Convenience Store1.95 miles
4 Park Road, County Durham DH8 5EA
Lidl Consett1.97 miles
The Victoria Centre, Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5JU
Iceland Consett1.97 miles
The Victoria Centre, Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5JU
Blackhill Convenience Store2.07 miles
131 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8RP
Tesco Consett (Express)2.16 miles
32 Durham Rd, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8RX
ALDI Front Street2.20 miles
Consett, DH8 5RE
Morrisons Consett2.32 miles
Front Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RE
Tesco Consett (Extra)2.35 miles
Genesis Way, Consett, Durham, DH8 5XP
SPAR Blackhill2.42 miles
Windsor House, Pemberton Road, Durham, DH8 8JJ
The Village Store2.46 miles
Delves Lane,Consett, Co Durham DH8 7BH
Chopwell Convenience Store2.80 miles
2 The Green, Chopwell Newcastle upon Tyne NE17 7ER
Tesco Stanley (Superstore)2.88 miles
Station Rd, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7UZ
Co-op Newcastle Upon Tyne3.06 miles
Chopwell, NE17 7HS
Londis, Tay Street3.08 miles
15 Tay Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7DG
Tantobie Stores3.10 miles
1A Oak Terrace, Tantobie Stanley Co.Durham DH9 9QY
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport11.77 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport29.15 miles
Bus Stop
Bradley Bungalows (SE)0.55 miles
Bradley Bungalows (NW)0.55 miles
Bradley Cottages (SE)0.56 miles
Bradley Cottages (NW)0.57 miles
Bradley Bungalows (SW)0.59 miles
Pont Head Estate - Pont Road (NW)0.69 miles
Pont Head Estate - Pont Road (SE)0.71 miles
53 Fines Road (S)0.72 miles
53 Fines Road (N)0.72 miles
Devham Display (S)0.73 miles
Pont Lane (SE)0.75 miles
Fines Road - Pont Lane (N)0.76 miles
Devham Display (N)0.77 miles
Pont Bungalows (NE)0.77 miles
Pont Bungalows (SW)0.78 miles
Pont Head Estate - Tweed Avenue (NE)0.78 miles
Ferry Port
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal16.15 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal16.65 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal16.72 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side30.44 miles
Transporter Bridge South Side30.46 miles
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing33.82 miles
Railway Station
Prudhoe Rail Station6.75 miles
Stocksfield Rail Station6.75 miles
Wylam Rail Station6.91 miles
Blaydon Rail Station7.18 miles
Metrocentre Rail Station7.89 miles
Dunston Rail Station8.17 miles
Riding Mill Rail Station8.45 miles
Chester-le-Street Rail Station9.00 miles
Newcastle Rail Station9.74 miles
Manors Rail Station10.31 miles
Corbridge Rail Station10.67 miles
Wolsingham Rail Station10.80 miles
Durham Rail Station10.97 miles
Heworth Rail Station11.09 miles
Newcastle Airport Metro11.67 miles
Frosterley Rail Station12.13 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DH8 6R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment304
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
111, MANOR ROAD

CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6QL		£145,000
2024-12-20
terraced
freehold
2, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£430,000
2024-09-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-04-08   £340,000
Sold 2015-06-04   £330,000
Sold 2012-09-14   £298,000
Sold 2008-05-01   £256,000
103, MANOR ROAD

CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6QL		£140,000
2023-12-06
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-01-16   £120,000
Sold 2012-07-06   £93,000
17, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£390,000
2023-10-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-05-14   £370,000
1, THE GARTH
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TR		£478,000
2023-08-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-01-05   £370,000
115, MANOR ROAD

CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6QL		£485,000
2023-07-11
detached
freehold
99, MANOR ROAD

CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6QL		£135,000
2022-11-01
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-10-15   £100,000
6, THE GARTH
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TR		£450,000
2022-09-23
detached
freehold
32, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£331,500
2022-06-29
detached
freehold
15, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£358,000
2022-04-28
detached
freehold
1, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£285,000
2021-09-30
detached
freehold
23, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£311,000
2021-09-29
detached
freehold
COW CLOSE BARN, HOUSING LANE
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6FA		£275,000
2021-07-06
otherPropertyType
freehold
7, THE GARTH
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TR		£425,000
2021-02-05
detached
freehold
EAST FARM HOUSE, MANOR ROAD

CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6QL		£284,000
2019-04-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2018-08-08   £282,971
114, MANOR ROAD

CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6QL		£135,000
2018-11-30
terraced
freehold
Sold 2007-12-14   £149,950
Sold 2006-09-01   £143,000
2, THE GARTH
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TR		£320,000
2018-09-07
detached
freehold
116, MANOR ROAD

CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6QL		£145,000
2018-03-02
terraced
freehold
Sold 2013-04-29   £103,500
Sold 2009-12-18   £100,000
29, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£235,000
2017-08-11
detached
leasehold
33, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£341,000
2017-07-28
detached
freehold
125, MANOR ROAD

CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6QL		£300,000
2016-06-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-05-28   £305,000
112, MANOR ROAD

CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6QL		£200,000
2015-10-09
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-02-13   £110,000
27, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£287,500
2015-10-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2013-07-15   £277,000
6, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£200,000
2014-07-11
detached
freehold
30, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£245,000
2013-11-22
detached
freehold
16, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£285,000
2013-07-12
detached
freehold
31, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£340,000
2010-11-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-10-09   £330,000
36, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£280,000
2010-03-19
detached
freehold
11, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
COUNTY DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£360,000
2010-01-11
detached
freehold
113, MANOR ROAD
CONSETT
CONSETT
DURHAM
DH8 6QL		£230,000
2007-07-02
terraced
freehold
22, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£245,000
2007-01-19
detached
leasehold
19, HANDLEY CROSS
MEDOMSLEY
CONSETT
DURHAM
DH8 6TZ		£240,000
2006-09-11
detached
leasehold
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