Area Info for Pittington (Durham)

Introduction to Pittington

Pittington is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated near the town of Durham and is part of the North East region of England. The village is known for its rural charm and historical significance within the local area.

History and Development

Historically, Pittington has been a mining community, with coal mining playing a significant role in its development during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The village's growth was closely linked to the coal industry, which provided employment and shaped its social and economic structure. Over time, as the coal industry declined, Pittington transitioned into a more residential and commuter village.

Geography and Location

Pittington is located approximately 3 miles south of Durham city centre. It is surrounded by rural countryside, including farmland and woodland, offering a peaceful environment. The village is accessible via local roads and is within reasonable distance of major transport links, including the A1(M) motorway.

Community and Amenities

The village has a close-knit community with local amenities that include a primary school, a church, and a few local shops and pubs. Pittington also benefits from nearby facilities in Durham city, such as shopping centres, healthcare services, and recreational areas.

Transport Links

Pittington is served by bus routes connecting it to Durham and surrounding areas. The proximity to major roads allows for convenient travel by car. The nearest railway station is in Durham, providing rail services to larger cities and regions.

Notable Features

While Pittington is primarily a residential village, it retains historical features such as traditional cottages and remnants of its mining past. The village's rural setting makes it a desirable location for those seeking a quiet lifestyle close to urban amenities.
Education
School
Pittington Primary School0.14 miles
Hallgarth Lane, Pittington, Durham, DH6 1AF
Sherburn Primary School1.18 miles
Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village, Durham, County Durham, DH6 1DU
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School1.25 miles
Scardale Way, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2TX
Elemore Hall School1.29 miles
Pittington, Durham, DH6 1QD
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary1.45 miles
Thorndale Road, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AQ
West Rainton Primary School1.63 miles
West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School1.63 miles
Buckinghamshire Road, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2QP
Belmont Community School1.63 miles
Buckinghamshire Road, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2QP
Hetton Primary School2.10 miles
Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9ND
Hetton School2.10 miles
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ
Hetton Lyons Nursery School2.18 miles
Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0AH
Hetton Lyons Primary School2.18 miles
Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0AH
East Rainton Primary School2.19 miles
School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham2.40 miles
Renny`s Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HZ
Easington Lane Primary School2.43 miles
High Street, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0JT
Durham Gilesgate Primary School2.49 miles
Kepier Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PH
Health
Clinic
Sherburn Surgery1.23 miles
Gray Avenue, Sherburn Village, Durham, County Durham, DH6 1JE
Cheveley Park Medical Centre1.57 miles
The Links, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2UW
Belmont Surgery1.65 miles
Broomside Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2QW
Simon Berry Optometrist - Hearingcare Clinic2.38 miles
41a Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate,, DH1 2HX
Matrix Health Services UK Limited HQ2.73 miles
Evolve Centre, Cygnet Way, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 5QY
Hetton Medical Centre - Hearingcare Clinic2.78 miles
Francis Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring,, DH5 9EZ
Hetton Health Centre2.78 miles
Francis Way, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 9EZ
Brooke House3.32 miles
Hetton Road, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 8NB
Dubmire Primary School3.52 miles
Brittania Terrace, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 6HL
Houghton Health Centre3.55 miles
Church Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4DN
Specsavers Hearcare - South Of Tyne - Houghton Le Spring Leisure & Primary Care Centre3.65 miles
Brinkburn Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 5GU
Houghton Urgent Care Centre3.65 miles
Brinkburn Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5GU
Kepier Medical Practice3.68 miles
Leyburn Grove, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 5EQ
Houghton Primary Care Centre - Hearingcare Clinic3.74 miles
Brinkburn Crescent,, DH4 5HB
Matrix Health Services (Houghton Primary Care Centre)3.74 miles
Brinkburn Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 5HB
Houghton Primary Care Centre3.74 miles
Brinkburn Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 5HB
GP
Sherburn Surgery1.23 miles
Gray Avenue, Sherburn, Co. Durham, DH6 1JE
Dr Nicholson & Partners1.45 miles
Woodland View, West Rainton, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, Durham, DH4 6RQ
Cheveley Park Medical Centre1.57 miles
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2UW
Belmont Surgery1.65 miles
Broomside Lane, Belmont, Co. Durham, DH1 2QW
Dunelm Medical Practice - Gilesgate2.69 miles
Sunderland Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 2QG
Hetton Group Practice2.78 miles
Francis Way, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9EZ
Drs Abbott, Patel & Uehlein2.89 miles
56 Front Street, Haswell, Haswell, County Durham, DH6 2BL
Dr Mansour2.89 miles
56 Front Street, Haswell, County Durham, DH6 2BL
South Hetton Health Centre3.14 miles
Front Street, South Hetton, Durham, Durham, DH6 2TH
Claypath and University Medical Group, Claypath Medical Centre3.29 miles
26 Gilesgate, Durham, Co Durham, DH1 1QW
Claypath and University Medical Group, University Health Centre3.32 miles
Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham, Co Durham, DH1 3JX
Phoenix Medical Group3.42 miles
Dunelm Road, Thornley, Durham, Co Durham, DH6 3HW
Houghton Medical Group3.55 miles
The Health Centre, Church Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4DN
Dr Hubbard & Partners3.55 miles
Church Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4DN
Dr Mishreki & Partners3.68 miles
Kepier Medical Practice, Leyburn Grove, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5EQ
Fletcher & Partners3.82 miles
Front Street, Great Lumley, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham, DH3 4LE
Hospital
University Hospital Of North Durham4.19 miles
North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of North Durham4.19 miles
University Hospital Of Durham, Dryburn Hospital, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
Lanchester Road Hospital4.94 miles
Lanchester Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5RD
Chester Le Street Hospital5.35 miles
Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AT
Hopewood Park6.56 miles
Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0NB
Spire Washington Hospital6.68 miles
Picktree Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9JZ
Sunderland Eye Infirmary7.96 miles
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, SR2 9HP
Sunderland Royal Hospital8.26 miles
Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP
Sedgefield Community Hospital9.12 miles
Salters Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS21 3EE
Monkwearmouth Hospital10.00 miles
Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1NB
Queen Elizabeth Hospital10.81 miles
Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SX
Bensham Hospital11.71 miles
Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4YL
University Hospital Of Hartlepool12.08 miles
Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 9AH
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of Hartlepool12.08 miles
Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 9AH
Elmville Unit at Monkton Hall12.08 miles
Monkton Village, Monkton Hall Hospital, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5NN
Primrose Hill Hospital12.14 miles
Primrose Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5HA
Pharmacy
Sherburn Village Pharmacy1.25 miles
2 Harley Terrace, Sherburn, Durham, DH6 1DS
The Store Pharmacy1.42 miles
The Store House, Rainton Gate, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6SQ
Clark J and Lc1.52 miles
10 Cheveley Park, Belmont, DH1 2AA
Leak Chemists1.67 miles
6 Blue House Buildings, High Street, Belmont, DH1 1AR
Boots2.10 miles
Unit 9 Durham City Retail Park, Durham, DH1 2RP
Whitfield R Ltd2.32 miles
93 High Street, Easington Lane, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0JR
Tesco Extra2.35 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Rennys Lane, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham, Tyne and Wear, DH1 2XQ
Whitfield G Ltd2.48 miles
5 Front Street, Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9PE
Whitfield M Ltd2.50 miles
34 Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, Co Durham, DH1 2LG
Whitfield G2.76 miles
Hetton Health Centre, Francis Way, Hetton Le Hole, DH5 9EQ
Haswell Pharmacy Ltd2.89 miles
80 Front Street, Haswell, Co Durham, DH6 2BL
Boots3.14 miles
South Hetton Medical Centre, Front Street, South Hetton, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2TH
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.29 miles
25 Gilesgate, Gilesgate,, DH1 1QW
Houghton Pharmacy3.45 miles
31 Queensway, Houghton-Le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EL
Chilton Moor Pharmacy3.49 miles
53 Front Street, Chilton Moor, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6LP
Smith W (Durham) Ltd3.51 miles
55 Carr House Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5LT
Leisure
Park
HETTON LYONS2.63 miles
HETTON BOGS2.72 miles
LOW NEWTON JUNCTION2.88 miles
OLD DURHAM GARDENS (Grade II Listed)3.01 miles
CASSOP VALE3.55 miles
DURHAM CASTLE AND CATHEDRAL3.79 miles
PITY ME CARRS3.91 miles
BILL FORTH MEMORIAL PARK3.92 miles
GORE BURN4.06 miles
BOWBURN4.15 miles
FLASS VALE4.16 miles
LITTLE WOOD4.23 miles
CROW TREES4.35 miles
WINGATE QUARRY4.97 miles
LUMLEY CASTLE (Grade II Listed)4.97 miles
CROXDALE HALL (Grade II* Listed)5.00 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Durham1.36 miles
Sherburn, DH6 1HD
Sainsbury's Drhm Bromsde Lne Local1.53 miles
Cheveley Park Shopping Centre, Durham, DH1 2AA
Costcutter West Rainton1.63 miles
Fairview, West Rainton, Co Durham, DH4 6RY
SPAR Belmont1.67 miles
Blue House Shopping Centre, High Street, County Durham, DH1 1AR
ALDI Unit 8 Dragonville Ret. Pk2.10 miles
Dragon Lane, Durham, DH1 2WP
Londis Dragonville Service Station2.11 miles
Alma Place, Durham, DH1 2HN
The Village Store2.27 miles
100 Durham Road, East Rainton,, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring DH5 9QT
Lane Stores2.36 miles
139-141 High Street, Easington County Durham DH5 0JS
Low Cost Supermarket2.36 miles
151 High Street, Easington Lane County Durham DH5 0JS
Tesco Durham (Extra)2.36 miles
Dragons Ln, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham, Durham, DH1 2XH
Iceland Dragonville2.38 miles
Unit 2 Dragon Lane, Dragonville Retail Park, DH1 2WP
Gilesgate Food & Wine2.38 miles
39 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate County Durham DH1 2HX
Heron Foods Hetton Le Hole2.50 miles
15 Front Street, DH5 9PE
SPAR South Hetton Road2.52 miles
Snippersgate Filling Station, South Hetton Road, Durham, DH5 0LG
Sainsbury's Gilesgate Local2.81 miles
9 Sunderland Road, Durham, DH1 2LH
Downs Top Shop & Off-Licence2.92 miles
64 Downs Lane, Hetton-Le-Hole Co.Durham DH5 9EE
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport19.10 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport19.54 miles
Bus Stop
Hallgarth View (NW)0.01 miles
Hallgarth View (SE)0.02 miles
Norman Terrace (SW)0.04 miles
Norman Terrace (NE)0.04 miles
Wellington Street (SE)0.11 miles
School (NE)0.11 miles
Coalford Lane (NW)0.11 miles
Coalford Lane (SE)0.12 miles
Wellington Street (NW)0.13 miles
Manor View (NW)0.17 miles
Manor View (SE)0.18 miles
School (SW)0.19 miles
Hallgarth Manor Hotel (E)0.35 miles
Hallgarth Manor Hotel (W)0.36 miles
Front Street (W)0.45 miles
Front Street (E)0.48 miles
Ferry Port
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal13.95 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal14.34 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal14.74 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side17.69 miles
Transporter Bridge South Side17.73 miles
Railway Station
Durham Rail Station3.84 miles
Chester-le-Street Rail Station5.62 miles
Seaham Rail Station6.51 miles
Sunderland Rail Station8.89 miles
St Peters Rail Station9.24 miles
Seaburn Rail Station10.32 miles
East Boldon Rail Station11.00 miles
Heworth Rail Station11.35 miles
Brockley Whins Rail Station11.63 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station12.00 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station12.00 miles
Dunston Rail Station12.52 miles
Shildon Rail Station12.90 miles
Newton Aycliffe Rail Station12.97 miles
Newcastle Rail Station13.23 miles
Manors Rail Station13.33 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DH6 1A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment342
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
14, HALLGARTH VIEW
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AS		£195,000
2025-02-24
terraced
freehold
1, JUBILEE VILLAS
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AT		£120,000
2024-09-09
semidetached
freehold
87, ELEMORE STREET
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1BD		£110,000
2024-08-02
terraced
freehold
20, ST LAWRENCE CLOSE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1RB		£176,000
2024-07-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-11-29   £136,250
34, SOUTH END
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AG		£95,000
2024-08-30
terraced
freehold
13, GRAHAM TERRACE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AU		£110,000
2024-03-11
terraced
freehold
13, HALLGARTH VIEW
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AS		£158,000
2024-02-23
terraced
freehold
2, HALLGARTH LANE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AE		£180,000
2023-12-13
semidetached
freehold
2, NORMAN TERRACE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AN		£86,100
2023-11-08
terraced
freehold
5, GRAHAM TERRACE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AU		£95,000
2023-10-23
terraced
freehold
6, WELLINGTON STREET
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AZ		£140,000
2023-10-02
semidetached
freehold
18, HALLGARTH LANE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AE		£110,000
2023-09-25
semidetached
freehold
7, HALLGARTH VIEW
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AS		£147,500
2023-09-22
terraced
freehold
5, HALLGARTH LANE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AE		£139,950
2023-07-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-02-18   £100,000
Sold 2021-04-16   £126,000
25, SOUTH END
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AG		£100,000
2023-06-30
semidetached
freehold
1, NEWBY LANE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AW		£235,000
2023-04-17
semidetached
freehold
11, SOUTH END
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AG		£120,000
2023-03-24
semidetached
freehold
11, HALLGARTH LANE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AE		£152,000
2023-03-22
semidetached
freehold
5, NEWBY LANE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AW		£450,000
2022-12-21
detached
freehold
1, ST LAWRENCE ROAD
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1BA		£120,000
2022-12-09
semidetached
freehold
11, GLENS FLATS
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AR		£69,000
2022-12-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
15, HALLGARTH LANE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AE		£160,000
2022-11-09
semidetached
leasehold
13, GLENS FLATS
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AR		£115,000
2022-09-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
23, HALLGARTH LANE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AE		£132,000
2022-04-07
semidetached
freehold
9, GRAHAM TERRACE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AU		£116,500
2022-03-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
12, GRAHAM TERRACE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AU		£82,500
2022-02-18
terraced
freehold
1, HALLGARTH VIEW
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AS		£93,500
2022-02-02
terraced
freehold
10, GRAHAM TERRACE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AU		£120,000
2021-11-29
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-10-17   £69,950
4, HALLGARTH VIEW
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AS		£126,000
2021-10-29
terraced
freehold
3, NEWBY LANE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AW		£169,950
2021-09-07
semidetached
freehold
12, HALLGARTH VIEW
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AS		£128,000
2021-07-30
terraced
freehold
25, ST LAWRENCE CLOSE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1RB		£215,000
2021-07-26
detached
freehold
CHARTWELL HOUSE, HALLGARTH VIEW
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AS		£292,000
2021-06-25
detached
freehold
8, SOUTH END
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AG		£102,950
2021-06-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-11-27   £100,000
90, ELEMORE STREET
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1BD		£89,000
2021-05-24
semidetached
freehold
14, ST LAWRENCE CLOSE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1RB		£173,000
2021-05-07
detached
freehold
28, SOUTH END
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AG		£99,000
2021-01-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-08-09   £90,000
4, HILLSIDE GROVE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1BB		£105,000
2020-09-02
semidetached
freehold
5, ST LAWRENCE CLOSE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1RB		£50,000
2020-09-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
7, SOUTH END
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AG		£130,000
2020-07-10
semidetached
freehold
2, GRAHAM TERRACE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AU		£59,000
2020-03-04
terraced
freehold
1, ST LAWRENCE CLOSE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1RB		£242,000
2020-02-20
detached
freehold
22, ST LAWRENCE CLOSE
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1RB		£217,500
2019-08-23
detached
freehold
16, SOUTH END
HIGH PITTINGTON
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 1AG		£68,000
2019-03-22
semidetached
freehold
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