Area Info for Gainford (Durham)

Gainford, Durham, UK

Gainford is a small village located in County Durham, in the North East of England. It is situated along the River Tees, approximately 8 miles south of Darlington and about 15 miles west of Durham city. The village is known for its picturesque setting and historical significance.

History and Heritage

Gainford has a rich history that dates back to medieval times. The village features several historic buildings, including the notable Gainford Hall, which is a Grade I listed building. The hall has origins dating back to the 14th century and has been associated with various noble families over the centuries. The village also has a historic church, St. Mary's Church, which adds to its heritage.

Community and Amenities

The village maintains a close-knit community with local amenities such as a pub, a village hall, and a primary school. Gainford is also known for its annual events and traditional gatherings that foster community spirit.

Natural Environment

Gainford benefits from its scenic surroundings, with views of the River Tees and nearby countryside. The area is popular for walking, cycling, and enjoying outdoor activities. The natural landscape provides a tranquil environment for residents and visitors alike.

Transport Links

The village is accessible via local roads and is within reasonable distance to larger towns and cities. The nearest railway station is in Darlington, providing connections to major cities across the UK. Road links facilitate travel to nearby areas and regional centres.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Gainford CofE Primary School0.34 miles
Low Road, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3DR
Ingleton CofE Primary School2.04 miles
Manor Road, Ingleton, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JE
The Federation of Eppleby Forcett & Middleton Tyas CofE Primary Schools2.57 miles
Eppleby, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7AY
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School3.15 miles
Black Swan Wynd, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3NL
Staindrop School an Academy3.46 miles
Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School3.54 miles
Ulnaby Lane, High Coniscliffe, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2LL
Pear Tree School4.43 miles
Toy Top Farm, Houghton Bank, Heighington, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2UQ
Evenwood CofE Primary School4.96 miles
New Road, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9QZ
Oakwood Learning Centre5.02 miles
New Biggin Lane, Heighington, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2UH
Highcroft School5.07 miles
Highcroft, The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5AG
Cockfield Primary School5.20 miles
Front Street, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5EN
Ramshaw Primary School5.40 miles
Oaks Bank, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9SD
Copeland Road Primary School5.47 miles
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9JJ
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery5.60 miles
Lomond Walk, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9UD
Darlington School of Maths and Science5.70 miles
Eggleston View, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9SH
Melsonby Methodist Primary School5.70 miles
West Road, Melsonby, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 5ND
Health
Clinic
Whorlton Hall Hospital4.19 miles
Whorlton, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8XQ
Redlands Residential Service6.93 miles
122 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LP
Hollyhurst Hospital6.97 miles
118 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LN
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Darlington - Blacketts Medical Practice]7.39 miles
63-65 Bondgate, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7JR
Darlington Pct Hq - Dr Piper House7.47 miles
Dr Piper House, King Street, Darlington, DL3 6JL
Specsavers Hearcare - Durham & Darlington - Darlington7.55 miles
41 High Row, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7QW
Bishop Auckland Mri7.68 miles
Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
Victoria House Residential Service7.73 miles
30-31 Victoria Embankment, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5JR
Escomb Road Health Centre7.75 miles
Escomb Road,, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AB
Thornfield Grange Autism Service7.83 miles
60 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7QZ
Bishopgate Medical Centre - EYELID CLINIC7.95 miles
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland,, DL14 7EJ
Bishopgate Medical Centre - Hearingcare Clinic7.95 miles
Newgates Street, Bishop Auckland,, DL14 7EJ
Bishopgate Medical Centre7.95 miles
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Peaseway Medical Centre8.05 miles
2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NH
Victoria House (Cambian Healthcare Limited)8.14 miles
Barton Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2LN
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Bishop Auckland]8.19 miles
45 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EW
GP
Drs Neville & Waldin0.41 miles
Main Road, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3BE
Woodview Medical Practice3.31 miles
Dovecote Street, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3LZ
Dr HODGSON & partner4.29 miles
Aldbrough St. John, Richmond, DL11 7TH
Woodview Medical Practice4.90 miles
Copeland Lane, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9SU
Dr Said4.90 miles
Copeland Lane, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, Durham, DL14 9SU
Woodview Medical Practice5.06 miles
The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5AF
Bewick Crescent Surgery (Heighington Branch)5.79 miles
30 West Green, Heighington Village, Darlington, Co Durham, DL5 6PE
Auckland Medical Group5.98 miles
16 Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 9EP
Pinfold Medical Practice6.56 miles
Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5NX
Dr Rhodes & Partners6.57 miles
139a Willow Road, Darlington, Co Durham, DL3 9JP
Carmel Medical Practice6.59 miles
Nunnery Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8SQ
Burke Street Surgery6.65 miles
9 Burke Street, Shildon, County Durham, England - Uk, DL4 1AA
Auckland Medical Group6.81 miles
51 Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0JA
Dr K S Baliga6.83 miles
Church Street, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1DU
Hallgarth Surgery7.00 miles
Cheapside, Shildon, DL4 2HP
Orchard Court Surgery7.02 miles
Orchard Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HZ
Hospital
West Park Hospital, Darlington5.95 miles
Edward Pease Way, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2TS
New Richardson Hospital7.10 miles
Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8HT
Darlington Memorial Hospital7.10 miles
Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
Richardson Hospital7.16 miles
John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8ET
Auckland Park Hospital, Bishop Auckland7.61 miles
Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6AE
Bishop Auckland Hospital7.68 miles
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
Hundens Lane Day Hospital - Darlington8.29 miles
Hundens Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1JE
BMI Woodlands Hospital9.61 miles
Morton Park Way, Darlington, DL1 4PL
Friary Hospital10.00 miles
Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4UJ
Duchess Of Kent Hospital12.21 miles
Duchess Of Kent Barracks, Horne Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4DF
Priory Hospital Middleton St George12.46 miles
Middleton St George, Darlington, Durham, DL2 1TS
Sedgefield Community Hospital13.96 miles
Salters Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS21 3EE
University Hospital Of North Tees15.88 miles
Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 8PE
Nuffield Health, Tees Hospital16.45 miles
Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, Junction Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 1PX
University Hospital Of North Durham17.51 miles
North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of North Durham17.51 miles
University Hospital Of Durham, Dryburn Hospital, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
Pharmacy
Whitworth Chemists Ltd5.19 miles
38 Front Street, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5DS
Welsh Chemist6.09 miles
144 Melrose Drive, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9DN
Rowlands Pharmacy6.12 miles
Unit 8,West Park Com Vill, John Fowler Way, Tillage Green, Darlington, DL2 2GL
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd6.33 miles
St Helen`s Industrial Est, St Helen`s Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AE
Rowlands Pharmacy6.51 miles
19 West Auckland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9EL
Cockerton Pharmacy6.52 miles
5/7 West Auckland Road, Cockerton, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9EJ
Boots6.53 miles
Bishop Auckland Shopping Park, Tindale Crescent, St Helens Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9FA
Tesco Instore Pharmacy6.53 miles
St Helen Auckland Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AB
Rowlands Pharmacy6.54 miles
Cardinal Gardens, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8SD
Hancock and Ainsley Ltd6.76 miles
1 Main Street, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1AJ
M & M Pharmacy6.90 miles
14 Church Street, Shildon, Co.Durham, DL4 1DX
Cheapside Chemist7.00 miles
5 Cheapside, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2HP
Lloydspharmacy7.03 miles
9 Damson Court, Orchard Road, Darlington, DL3 6JA
Marsden Pharmacy7.29 miles
Marsden Pharmacy, 86 Galgate, Barnard Castle, Galgate, County Durham, DL12 8BJ
Rowlands Pharmacy7.39 miles
Blacketts Med Practice, 63-67 Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR
Boots7.40 miles
39 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NE
Leisure
Park
FORCETT HALL (Grade II Listed)3.28 miles
RABY CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)3.83 miles
ROKEBY PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.75 miles
RAMSHAW HALL GARDEN (Grade II Listed)5.83 miles
WEST CEMETERY, DARLINGTON (Grade II Listed)6.62 miles
BRINKBURN7.04 miles
BOWES MUSEUM (Grade II Listed)7.09 miles
MIDDLETON LODGE (Grade II Listed)7.26 miles
DRINKFIELD MARSH7.31 miles
DENE VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK7.63 miles
BYERLEY7.66 miles
SOUTH PARK, DARLINGTON (Grade II Listed)7.67 miles
ROCKWELL8.25 miles
GENEVA WOOD8.25 miles
BRANKIN MOOR8.58 miles
ASKE HALL (Grade II* Listed)8.62 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Staindrop3.40 miles
3, North Green, Durham, DL2 3JN
Nisa Local5.07 miles
1-2 Shirley Terrace, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9RB
Co-op Bishop Auckland5.14 miles
Cockfield, DL13 5ED
SPAR Heighinton5.88 miles
9-11, Church View, County Durham, DL5 6PN
Co-op Darlington6.01 miles
Mowden, DL3 9XT
Co-op Darlington6.09 miles
West Park Village, DL2 2GL
Co-op Shildon6.39 miles
Redworth Road, Shildon, DL4 2JE
Nisa Local6.39 miles
Redworth Filling Station, Redworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2JT
Bates Avenue Convenience Store,6.41 miles
1-3 Sandriggs, Darlington DL3 0TP
Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland6.42 miles
St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AE
Tesco Bishop Auckland (Extra)6.45 miles
St Helens Auckland Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9AB
Heron Foods Cockerton Green6.52 miles
16 Cockerton Green, DL3 9EH
Co-op Darlington6.52 miles
Cockerton, DL3 9AA
Co-op Darlington6.53 miles
West Auckland Road, DL3 9EP
Lidl Bishop Auckland6.57 miles
St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AB
Iceland Bishop Auk Mkt6.76 miles
149/151 Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9AU
Transport
Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport12.56 miles
Newcastle International Airport33.68 miles
Leeds Bradford International Airport47.18 miles
Bus Stop
Spa Road (E)0.19 miles
Spa Road (W)0.19 miles
Green (NW)0.27 miles
Green (SE)0.28 miles
Lord Nelson (W)0.37 miles
Lord Nelson (E)0.37 miles
Grant Bank Top (SE)0.54 miles
A67/Fromer School (NW)0.55 miles
Grant Bank Top (NW)0.55 miles
A67/Former School (SE)0.59 miles
Railway Cottages (NW)0.86 miles
Railway Cottages (SE)0.87 miles
Primrose Hill Farm (SW)1.23 miles
Primrose Hill Farm (NE)1.23 miles
Snow Hall (W)1.29 miles
Snow Hall (E)1.32 miles
Ferry Port
Transporter Bridge South Side20.57 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side20.64 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal32.69 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal33.14 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal33.48 miles
Railway Station
Shildon Rail Station6.67 miles
Heighington Rail Station7.08 miles
Newton Aycliffe Rail Station7.43 miles
North Road Rail Station7.48 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station7.80 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station7.80 miles
Darlington Rail Station7.95 miles
Dinsdale Rail Station11.17 miles
Tees-side Airport Rail Station12.77 miles
Wolsingham Rail Station13.48 miles
Frosterley Rail Station15.19 miles
Allens West Rail Station15.25 miles
Eaglescliffe Rail Station15.68 miles
Yarm Rail Station16.02 miles
Stockton Rail Station16.90 miles
Stanhope Rail Station17.03 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DL2 3E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment311
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
17, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£235,000
2024-08-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-10-01   £200,000
Sold 2002-09-06   £22,500
4, ADAMSON COURT
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3ET		£315,000
2023-05-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-10-26   £320,000
16, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£230,000
2023-01-24
detached
freehold
26, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£279,000
2022-11-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-02-20   £215,000
Sold 2011-05-05   £172,500
33, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£285,000
2022-08-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-09-05   £198,000
7
LANGTON
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3HB		£320,000
2022-06-08
terraced
freehold
HOLLIN HALL EAST (3)
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EX		£509,745
2022-04-12
terraced
freehold
HOLLIN HALL EAST (2)
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EX		£321,400
2021-12-17
terraced
freehold
34, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£267,500
2021-11-12
detached
freehold
19, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£150,000
2021-08-31
detached
freehold
HOLLIN HALL EAST (1)
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EX		£525,000
2021-06-21
terraced
freehold
LANGTON FARM
LANGTON
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3HB		£600,000
2021-03-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
HOLLIN HALL EAST (THE GRANARY)
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EX		£250,000
2020-02-10
detached
freehold
LANGTON HOUSE
LANGTON
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3HB		£740,000
2019-12-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-05-20   £567,500
4, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£215,000
2019-02-01
semidetached
freehold
5, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£235,000
2018-08-28
semidetached
freehold
25, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£240,000
2018-06-29
detached
freehold
3, ADAMSON COURT
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3ET		£215,000
2018-04-05
terraced
freehold
Sold 2010-05-06   £200,000
15, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£166,000
2017-11-09
detached
freehold
20, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£180,000
2017-09-14
detached
freehold
35, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£175,000
2015-07-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-02-17   £200,000
NORTH RISE
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EU		£290,000
2014-09-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-10-04   £270,000
Sold 2008-07-28   £285,000
24, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£227,000
2013-09-12
detached
freehold
23, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£225,000
2013-09-02
detached
freehold
TOWN END HOUSE, 2, STOBB HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3EP		£279,000
2013-08-23
terraced
freehold
1
LANGTON
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3HB		£201,500
2013-07-19
detached
freehold
5
LANGTON
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3HB		£340,000
2011-06-30
detached
freehold
2, ADAMSON COURT
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3ET		£359,000
2010-11-19
terraced
freehold
Sold 2010-01-08   £275,000
1, ADAMSON COURT
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL2 3ET		£265,000
2009-10-16
terraced (New)
freehold
2, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£270,000
2007-12-20
detached
freehold
4
LANGTON
DARLINGTON
DURHAM
DL2 3HB		£483,000
2007-07-30
semidetached
freehold
3, STOBB HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
DURHAM
DL2 3EP		£270,000
2007-07-02
semidetached
freehold
31, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£211,000
2007-05-17
detached
freehold
18, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
DURHAM
DL2 3EJ		£179,550
2006-05-16
detached
freehold
3, EAST VIEW
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
DURHAM
DL2 3EH		£24,620
2006-04-07
terraced
freehold
1, EAST VIEW
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
DURHAM
DL2 3EH		£165,000
2006-04-07
terraced
freehold
EAST LANGTON FARMHOUSE
LANGTON
DARLINGTON
DURHAM
DL2 3HB		£300,000
2006-02-09
detached
freehold
11, BALMER HILL
GAINFORD
DARLINGTON
DARLINGTON
DL2 3EJ		£175,000
2005-06-17
detached
freehold
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