Area Info for Evenwood and Barony (Durham)

Overview of Evenwood and Barony

Evenwood and Barony is a civil parish located in County Durham, in the North East of England. It encompasses the villages of Evenwood and Barony, which are situated near the town of Bishop Auckland. The area is known for its historical significance and rural character.

History and Heritage

The region has a rich history, with roots dating back to medieval times. Historically, the area was associated with coal mining and agriculture, which played a significant role in its development. The name "Barony" reflects its historical connection to a barony estate, and the area has several historical landmarks and sites of interest related to its past.

Geography and Location

Evenwood and Barony are situated in a predominantly rural setting, characterised by open fields, farmland, and small woodland areas. The parish is located approximately 4 miles south of Bishop Auckland and is accessible via local roads connecting to larger transport networks.

Community and Amenities

The community in Evenwood and Barony is close-knit, with local amenities including primary schools, churches, and small shops. The area also benefits from nearby recreational facilities and parks, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and community events.

Economy and Employment

Historically, the economy was driven by coal mining and agriculture. Today, employment opportunities are diverse, with residents often commuting to nearby towns and cities for work. The local economy also benefits from small businesses and services within the parish.

Transport

Transport links include local bus services connecting Evenwood and Barony to Bishop Auckland and other nearby areas. The proximity to major roads facilitates travel to larger urban centres, although the area retains a rural and peaceful atmosphere.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Ramshaw Primary School0.59 miles
Oaks Bank, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9SD
Evenwood CofE Primary School0.97 miles
New Road, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9QZ
Toft Hill Primary School1.49 miles
Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0JA
Highcroft School1.83 miles
Highcroft, The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5AG
Cockfield Primary School1.94 miles
Front Street, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5EN
Copeland Road Primary School2.00 miles
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9JJ
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery2.16 miles
Lomond Walk, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9UD
Butterknowle Primary School2.31 miles
Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5PB
St Chad's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School2.51 miles
The Baltic, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0EP
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School2.63 miles
Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9EN
Escomb Primary School3.10 miles
Three Lane Ends, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7SR
Witton-le-Wear Primary School3.16 miles
St James Gardens, Witton-le-Wear, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0BG
Hamsterley Primary School3.49 miles
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3QF
St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy3.54 miles
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT
Woodhouse Community Primary School3.56 miles
Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6QW
Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College3.67 miles
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6LA
Health
Clinic
Thornfield Grange Autism Service4.08 miles
60 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7QZ
Bishop Auckland Mri4.15 miles
Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
Escomb Road Health Centre4.25 miles
Escomb Road,, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AB
Bishopgate Medical Centre - EYELID CLINIC4.40 miles
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland,, DL14 7EJ
Bishopgate Medical Centre - Hearingcare Clinic4.40 miles
Newgates Street, Bishop Auckland,, DL14 7EJ
Bishopgate Medical Centre4.40 miles
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Bishop Auckland]4.55 miles
45 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EW
Whorlton Hall Hospital7.57 miles
Whorlton, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8XQ
Peaseway Medical Centre8.04 miles
2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NH
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Newton Aycliffe]8.22 miles
55 Beveridge Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4DP
Walkers Opticians - EYELID CLINIC8.25 miles
48 High Street, Spennymoor,, DL16 6DD
Walkers Opticians - Podiatry Clinic8.25 miles
48 High Street, Spennymoor,, DL16 6DD
K McGuiness Opticians - EYELID CLINIC8.27 miles
Unit B1, Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe,, DL5 4DH
K McGuiness Opticians - Hearingcare Clinc8.27 miles
Unit B1, Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe,, DL5 4DH
K.McGuiness - Podiatry Clinic8.27 miles
Unit B1, Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe,, DL5 4DH
Meadowfield Surgery9.92 miles
Sawmills Lane, Meadowfield, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NH
GP
Woodview Medical Practice1.11 miles
Copeland Lane, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9SU
Dr Said1.11 miles
Copeland Lane, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, Durham, DL14 9SU
Auckland Medical Group1.50 miles
51 Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0JA
Woodview Medical Practice1.76 miles
The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5AF
Pinfold Medical Practice2.43 miles
Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5NX
Auckland Medical Group2.50 miles
16 Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 9EP
Woodview Medical Practice3.74 miles
Dovecote Street, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3LZ
Auckland Medical Group4.16 miles
54 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 6BB
STATION VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE4.25 miles
29A ESCOMB ROAD, BISHOP AUCKLAND, CO DURHAM, DL14 6AB
Bishopgate Medical Centre4.40 miles
Bishopgate Medical Centre, 178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Burke Street Surgery4.97 miles
9 Burke Street, Shildon, County Durham, England - Uk, DL4 1AA
Dr K S Baliga5.13 miles
Church Street, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1DU
Dene Valley Surgery5.19 miles
23 Spencer Street, Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8TL
Hallgarth Surgery5.30 miles
Cheapside, Shildon, DL4 2HP
North House Surgery5.95 miles
Hope Street, Crook, Co Durham, DL15 9HU
Drs Neville & Waldin6.23 miles
Main Road, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3BE
Hospital
Auckland Park Hospital, Bishop Auckland4.11 miles
Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6AE
Bishop Auckland Hospital4.15 miles
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
New Richardson Hospital8.15 miles
Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8HT
Richardson Hospital8.20 miles
John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8ET
West Park Hospital, Darlington9.62 miles
Edward Pease Way, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2TS
Darlington Memorial Hospital10.96 miles
Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
Hundens Lane Day Hospital - Darlington12.13 miles
Hundens Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1JE
Weardale Hospital12.55 miles
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2JR
University Hospital Of North Durham13.04 miles
North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of North Durham13.04 miles
University Hospital Of Durham, Dryburn Hospital, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
Sedgefield Community Hospital13.25 miles
Salters Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS21 3EE
BMI Woodlands Hospital13.34 miles
Morton Park Way, Darlington, DL1 4PL
Lanchester Road Hospital13.38 miles
Lanchester Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5RD
Friary Hospital15.77 miles
Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4UJ
Priory Hospital Middleton St George15.87 miles
Middleton St George, Darlington, Durham, DL2 1TS
Shotley Bridge Hospital16.56 miles
Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0NB
Pharmacy
Whitworth Chemists Ltd1.86 miles
38 Front Street, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5DS
Welsh Chemist2.57 miles
144 Melrose Drive, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9DN
Boots3.27 miles
Bishop Auckland Shopping Park, Tindale Crescent, St Helens Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9FA
Tesco Instore Pharmacy3.32 miles
St Helen Auckland Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AB
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd3.33 miles
St Helen`s Industrial Est, St Helen`s Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AE
Boots4.19 miles
46 /48 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AH
M & M Pharmacy4.25 miles
Station View Medical Centre, 29A Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6AB
M & M Pharmacy4.38 miles
203 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EL
M & M Pharmacy4.40 miles
174 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Asda Pharmacy4.53 miles
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7LB
Boots4.55 miles
31 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.56 miles
Newgate Centre, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JQ
Hancock and Ainsley Ltd5.08 miles
1 Main Street, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1AJ
M & M Pharmacy5.19 miles
14 Church Street, Shildon, Co.Durham, DL4 1DX
Cheapside Chemist5.30 miles
5 Cheapside, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2HP
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.70 miles
50 Hope Street, County Durham, Crook, DL15 9UH
Leisure
Park
RAMSHAW HALL GARDEN (Grade II Listed)0.48 miles
RABY CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)3.13 miles
HIGH GRANGE3.83 miles
AUCKLAND CASTLE PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.23 miles
DENE VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK5.33 miles
WILLINGTON TOWN GREEN6.45 miles
WILLINGTON NORTH DENE6.58 miles
BYERLEY7.05 miles
WINDLESTONE HALL7.30 miles
WINDLESTONE HALL (Grade II Listed)7.44 miles
THE MOOR7.91 miles
WHITWORTH HALL7.97 miles
BOWES MUSEUM (Grade II Listed)8.38 miles
BRANCEPETH CASTLE (Grade II Listed)8.55 miles
COW PLANTATION8.58 miles
ROKEBY PARK (Grade II* Listed)8.68 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa Local0.89 miles
1-2 Shirley Terrace, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9RB
Co-op Bishop Auckland1.85 miles
Cockfield, DL13 5ED
Tesco Bishop Auckland (Extra)3.15 miles
St Helens Auckland Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9AB
Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland3.27 miles
St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AE
Lidl Bishop Auckland3.36 miles
St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AB
SPAR Staindrop3.77 miles
3, North Green, Durham, DL2 3JN
Iceland Bishop Auk Mkt3.78 miles
149/151 Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9AU
ALDI 149 Watling Road3.94 miles
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AU
Morrisons Bishop Auckland4.31 miles
Bob Hardisty Drive, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7TN
ASDA Bishop Auckland4.54 miles
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB
M&S Bishop Auckland Simply Food4.63 miles
Unit D Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9TE
Co-op Shildon5.23 miles
Redworth Road, Shildon, DL4 2JE
Nisa Local5.51 miles
Redworth Filling Station, Redworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2JT
SPAR Shildon5.56 miles
Unit 1, Jubilee Road, DL4 2AL
Lidl Crook5.72 miles
New Road, Crook, DL15 8ND
Co-op Crook5.83 miles
North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ
Transport
Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport16.10 miles
Newcastle International Airport28.09 miles
Leeds Bradford International Airport52.98 miles
Bus Stop
Turning Circle (NW)0.23 miles
Turning Circle (SE)0.24 miles
Trotters Arms (S)0.33 miles
Trotters Arms (N)0.33 miles
Bridge Inn (S)0.40 miles
Bridge Inn (N)0.42 miles
Oaks Bank (SE)0.60 miles
Oaks Bank (NW)0.63 miles
Dobinsons Lane End (SW)0.64 miles
Nettlebed Lane End (W)0.64 miles
Dobinsons Lane End (NE)0.65 miles
Nettlebed Lane End (E)0.65 miles
Old Co-op Store (N)0.70 miles
Bus stop (N)0.71 miles
Bus stop (S)0.71 miles
Old Co-op Store (S)0.74 miles
Ferry Port
Transporter Bridge South Side22.16 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side22.20 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal28.07 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal28.55 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal28.85 miles
Railway Station
Bishop Auckland Rail Station4.28 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station4.29 miles
Shildon Rail Station5.59 miles
Newton Aycliffe Rail Station7.57 miles
Wolsingham Rail Station7.77 miles
Heighington Rail Station8.15 miles
Frosterley Rail Station9.96 miles
North Road Rail Station11.11 miles
Stanhope Rail Station11.87 miles
Darlington Rail Station12.00 miles
Durham Rail Station12.77 miles
Dinsdale Rail Station14.81 miles
Tees-side Airport Rail Station16.12 miles
Chester-le-Street Rail Station17.26 miles
Allens West Rail Station18.21 miles
Eaglescliffe Rail Station18.51 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DL14 0N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment130
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
6, BOWES CLOSE
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0NX		£130,000
2023-12-19
terraced
freehold
Sold 2022-05-06   £129,950
Sold 2018-05-09   £74,000
7, BOWES CLOSE
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0NX		£141,000
2023-11-06
terraced
freehold
Sold 2016-11-07   £88,000
BRECKON HILL FARM
MORLEY
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0PF		£680,000
2022-09-20
detached
freehold
WEST TEES LTD, GORDON LANE
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0QB		£355,000
2020-10-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
10, BOWES CLOSE
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0NX		£96,000
2020-06-12
terraced
freehold
Sold 2011-08-05   £103,000
Sold 2001-05-31   £36,000
OAK TREE COTTAGE
MORLEY
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0PF		£3,000
2018-07-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2016-09-30   £270,000
8, BOWES CLOSE
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0NX		£60,000
2018-03-08
terraced
freehold
6, BOWES HILL
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0PD		£220,000
2017-06-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-03-26   £148,000
BELMUR HOUSE
MORLEY
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0PF		£310,000
2016-11-30
detached
freehold
1, BOWES CLOSE
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0NX		£90,000
2016-04-18
detached
freehold
2, BOWES HILL
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0PD		£70,000
2015-03-06
terraced
freehold
Sold 2012-03-02   £74,950
Sold 2008-03-20   £83,000
Sold 2005-08-12   £58,000
2, GORDON GILL
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0PB		£168,000
2014-11-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 2005-05-06   £85,000
2, BOWES CLOSE
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0NX		£160,000
2013-06-03
terraced
freehold
Sold 1995-07-28   £55,000
BURNLEE, BOWES CLOSE
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0NX		£430,000
2012-08-31
detached
freehold
11, BOWES CLOSE
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0NX		£97,500
2011-09-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2007-06-08   £104,950
Sold 2006-06-16   £93,000
Sold 2003-05-01   £52,500
1, GORDON GILL
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL14 0PB		£320,000
2010-11-05
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-06-30   £267,000
4, BOWES CLOSE
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
DURHAM
DL14 0NX		£30,000
2003-07-16
terraced
freehold
1, BOWES HILL
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
DURHAM
DL14 0PD		£68,000
1997-06-06
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-05-05   £59,950
3, BOWES HILL
RAMSHAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
DURHAM
DL14 0PD		£18,000
1996-02-01
terraced
freehold
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