Area Info for Tow Law (Durham)

About Tow Law

Tow Law is a small town located in County Durham, in the North East of England. It is situated approximately 8 miles south-west of Durham city and around 12 miles north of Darlington. The town is known for its historical connection to coal mining and its close-knit community.

History

Historically, Tow Law developed as a coal mining town during the 19th century, which significantly contributed to its growth and development. The coal industry was a major employer in the area, and the town's infrastructure was built around this industry. Over the years, as the coal mines closed, Tow Law transitioned to other forms of employment and community activities.

Community and Amenities

Today, Tow Law offers various local amenities including shops, schools, and recreational facilities. The town has a community centre, a park, and sports clubs that serve its residents. It maintains a strong sense of community spirit, with local events and activities often taking place throughout the year.

Transport

Transport links in Tow Law include bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway stations are located in Durham and Darlington, providing further connectivity. The town is accessible by road via the A68 and other local routes.

Notable Features

One notable feature of Tow Law is its historic market square and the surrounding architecture that reflects its industrial past. The town also has a number of local landmarks and memorials that commemorate its history and community achievements.
Education
School
Tow Law Millennium Primary School0.02 miles
Wear Street, Attlee Estate, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 4LF
Blessed John Duckett Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary0.49 miles
Smith Street, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 4AU
Peases West Primary School2.58 miles
Billy Row, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9SZ
Wolsingham Primary School2.70 miles
Upper Town, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3ET
Hartside Primary School2.96 miles
Hartside, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9NN
Stanley (Crook) Primary School3.03 miles
Wooley Terrace, Stanley Crook, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9AN
Crook Primary School3.31 miles
Croft Avenue, Crook, County Durham, DL15 8QG
Wolsingham School3.34 miles
"The Grammar School Building, West End", Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3DJ
St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School3.40 miles
Church Hill, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9DN
Howden-le-Wear Primary School4.12 miles
School Street, Howden-le-Wear, Crook, County Durham, DL15 8HJ
Esh Winning Primary School4.61 miles
The Wynds, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9BE
Hamsterley Primary School4.69 miles
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3QF
Witton-le-Wear Primary School4.72 miles
St James Gardens, Witton-le-Wear, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0BG
Sunnybrow Primary School4.96 miles
Hunwick Lane, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0LT
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Newhouse4.99 miles
Durham Road, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9PA
Our Lady and St Thomas Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary5.02 miles
Cumberland Terrace, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0PB
Health
Clinic
Esh Winning Surgery4.77 miles
Mckenzie House, Newhouse Road, Esh Winning, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9LA
Ushaw Moor Surgery7.31 miles
Millyard House, Cochrane Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7 7QH
Meadowfield Surgery7.42 miles
Sawmills Lane, Meadowfield, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NH
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Consett]7.62 miles
45 Middle Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5QP
Bearpark Medical Centre7.67 miles
Victor Terrace, Bearpark, Durham, County Durham, DH7 7DG
Thornfield Grange Autism Service7.73 miles
60 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7QZ
Appletree7.74 miles
Back Frederick Street North, Meadowfield, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NT
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Bishop Auckland]7.83 miles
45 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EW
Glenroyd House7.92 miles
Medomsley Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5HL
Bishopgate Medical Centre - EYELID CLINIC7.96 miles
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland,, DL14 7EJ
Bishopgate Medical Centre - Hearingcare Clinic7.96 miles
Newgates Street, Bishop Auckland,, DL14 7EJ
Bishopgate Medical Centre7.96 miles
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Bishop Auckland Mri8.02 miles
Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
Escomb Road Health Centre8.03 miles
Escomb Road,, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AB
Child Development Centre8.58 miles
Priory Court, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7TG
Queens Road Surgery - Hearingcare Clinic8.69 miles
Queens Road, Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Consett, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0BW
GP
Dr Murray & Partners0.22 miles
Rear High Street, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 4DH
Weardale Practice2.87 miles
Market Place, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3AB
North House Surgery3.20 miles
Hope Street, Crook, Co Durham, DL15 9HU
Dr Murray & Partners4.77 miles
Mackenzie House, Newhouse Road, Esh Winning, DH7 9LA, Durham, DH7 9LA
Chadwick & Partners5.27 miles
Chapel Street, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0EQ
Park House Surgery6.15 miles
Lanchester Medical Centre, Durham Road, Lanchester, Durham, Durham, DH7 0LP
Dr Nagi 6.25 miles
3 Croft View, Lanchester, Durham, Co Durham, DH7 0HY
Dr Murray & Partners6.85 miles
Rear Church Street, Langley Park, Co Durham, Durham, Durham, DH7 9XD
Auckland Medical Group6.97 miles
51 Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0JA
Dr Stuart and Partners6.99 miles
Park Terrace, Moorside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8ET
Browney House Surgery7.01 miles
Front Street, Langley Park, County Durham, DH7 9YT
The Haven Surgery7.04 miles
The Haven, Burnhope, Co Durham, DH7 0BD
Brandon Lane Surgery7.05 miles
Brandon Lane Surgery, Stack Garth, Brandon, Co. Durham, DH7 8SJ
Dr Murray & Partners7.31 miles
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7QH
Dr Murray & Partners7.42 miles
Sawmills Lane, Meadowfield, Durham, Durham, DH7 8NH
Weardale Practice7.51 miles
Dale Street, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2XD
Hospital
Bishop Auckland Hospital8.02 miles
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
Auckland Park Hospital, Bishop Auckland8.05 miles
Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6AE
Weardale Hospital8.15 miles
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2JR
Shotley Bridge Hospital8.85 miles
Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0NB
Lanchester Road Hospital9.08 miles
Lanchester Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5RD
University Hospital Of North Durham9.41 miles
North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of North Durham9.41 miles
University Hospital Of Durham, Dryburn Hospital, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
Chester Le Street Hospital12.15 miles
Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AT
Spire Washington Hospital13.91 miles
Picktree Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9JZ
New Richardson Hospital14.08 miles
Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8HT
Richardson Hospital14.11 miles
John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8ET
Ferndene14.40 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Dunston Hill Hospital15.41 miles
Dunston Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9QT
Sedgefield Community Hospital15.63 miles
Salters Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS21 3EE
Bensham Hospital16.10 miles
Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4YL
West Park Hospital, Darlington16.37 miles
Edward Pease Way, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2TS
Pharmacy
Tow Law Pharmacy0.09 miles
24 High Street, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4DL
Wolsingham Pharmacy2.84 miles
12 Market Place, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3AE
Clemitsons Ltd3.20 miles
51 Hope Street, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9HU
Clemitsons Ltd3.26 miles
25a Hope Street, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9HS
Boots3.35 miles
8 North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.69 miles
50 Hope Street, County Durham, Crook, DL15 9UH
Smith W (Durham) Ltd4.80 miles
1 New House Road, Esh Winning, DH7 9JU
Britton and Robson Ltd5.28 miles
46 High Street, Willington, Crook, DL15 0PG
Lanchester Pharmacy6.23 miles
15 Front Street, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0LA
John Low Ltd (Moorside Pharmacy)6.99 miles
Consett Park Terrace, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8ET
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.99 miles
40 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9SA
W Smith (Durham) Ltd7.22 miles
Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, DH7 7LD
M & M Pharmacy7.41 miles
Phoenix House, 4 Sawmills Lane, Brandon, County Durham, DH7 8BJ
M & M Pharmacy7.42 miles
Health Centre, Sawmills Lane, Meadowfield, County Durham, DH7 8NH
Lloydspharmacy7.56 miles
Manchester House, Commercial Street, Brandon, DH7 8PL
Boots7.56 miles
Station Yard West, Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 5YA
Leisure
Park
HEDLEYHILL COLLIERY WOODS2.82 miles
STEELY HILL4.10 miles
WILLINGTON NORTH DENE4.83 miles
WILLINGTON TOWN GREEN5.23 miles
HIGH GRANGE5.28 miles
BRANCEPETH CASTLE (Grade II Listed)6.78 miles
ALLENSFORD WOODS7.55 miles
ALLENSFORD7.70 miles
WHITWORTH HALL7.72 miles
DERWENT GORGE AND MUGGLESWICK WOODS7.76 miles
RAMSHAW HALL GARDEN (Grade II Listed)7.79 miles
AUCKLAND CASTLE PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.96 miles
GREENCROFT HEATH8.24 miles
CHAPMAN'S WELL8.31 miles
COW PLANTATION8.73 miles
BURN HALL (Grade II Listed)8.82 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa Michael Mccormick0.21 miles
25-27 High St, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 4DH
Co-op Bishop Auckland0.28 miles
Tow Law, DL13 4DH
SPAR Wolsingham2.87 miles
2, Market Place, Durham, DL13 3AF
Co-op Crook3.31 miles
North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ
Lidl Crook3.39 miles
New Road, Crook, DL15 8ND
Your Local Store3.45 miles
1-3 Eastbridge Street, Crook, Durham, County Durham DL15 9BJ
J&R Convenience Store4.70 miles
10-14 Western Avenue, Esh Winning County Durham DH7 9LS
Nisa Local4.74 miles
2-4 Station View, Esh Winning, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9HR
Co-op Durham4.78 miles
Esh Winning, DH7 9JX
Londis Willington Post Office5.10 miles
84/85 High Street, Crook, DL15 0PE
Co-op Crook5.31 miles
Willington, DL15 0AD
Co-op Bishop Auckland5.91 miles
Frosterley, DL13 2QW
SPAR Lanchester6.21 miles
4, Front Street, Durham, DH7 0ER
Nisa Local6.46 miles
Jet Service Station, Parklands, Durham, County Durham, DH7 0JE
The Village Store6.81 miles
Delves Lane,Consett, Co Durham DH8 7BH
Co-op Durham6.82 miles
Quebec Street, DH7 9UU
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport20.81 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport22.09 miles
Bus Stop
Monument (W)0.01 miles
Monument (E)0.02 miles
Working Mens Club (N)0.06 miles
Working Mens Club (S)0.08 miles
Bridge Street (W)0.09 miles
Bridge Street (E)0.14 miles
Post Office (S)0.16 miles
Cemetery (SW)0.17 miles
Cemetery (NE)0.17 miles
Post Office (N)0.18 miles
Mart (S)0.29 miles
Mart (N)0.30 miles
Dans Castle - Methodist Church (NW)0.43 miles
Helme Park Garage (E)0.44 miles
Helme Park Garage (W)0.44 miles
Dans Castle - Methodist Church (SE)0.45 miles
Ferry Port
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal22.59 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal23.10 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal23.31 miles
Transporter Bridge South Side25.84 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side25.86 miles
Railway Station
Wolsingham Rail Station2.96 miles
Frosterley Rail Station6.07 miles
Stanhope Rail Station7.53 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station8.02 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station8.02 miles
Durham Rail Station9.63 miles
Shildon Rail Station10.71 miles
Chester-le-Street Rail Station12.21 miles
Newton Aycliffe Rail Station12.63 miles
Heighington Rail Station13.68 miles
Stocksfield Rail Station14.73 miles
Riding Mill Rail Station15.58 miles
Prudhoe Rail Station15.59 miles
Dunston Rail Station15.92 miles
Blaydon Rail Station15.98 miles
Wylam Rail Station16.09 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DL13 4D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment331
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
1, WOLSINGHAM ROAD
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DZ		£29,000
2025-06-17
terraced
freehold
8, ST ALBANS STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DY		£55,000
2025-04-11
terraced
freehold
BROAD VIEW, 4, ATTLEE COURT
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4NA		£200,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
5, THORNLEY TERRACE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4EJ		£127,000
2025-03-24
terraced
freehold
92, HIGH STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DW		£170,000
2025-03-11
semidetached
freehold
7, STATION STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DT		£90,000
2025-03-07
terraced
freehold
12, BRIDGE STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4LE		£59,000
2025-02-17
terraced
freehold
21, WOLSINGHAM ROAD
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4EB		£93,000
2024-11-14
terraced
freehold
7, HIGH STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DL		£165,000
2024-08-15
terraced
freehold
41, HIGH STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DH		£138,000
2025-02-05
terraced
freehold
10, CHURCH LANE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4HE		£230,000
2025-01-31
detached
freehold
12, WEARDALE CRESCENT
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4EL		£39,000
2025-01-10
semidetached
freehold
73, HIGH STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DP		£51,000
2024-11-13
flatmaisonette
freehold
Sold 2024-11-13   £52,000
31, CAMPBELL STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DX		£89,000
2024-10-25
terraced
freehold
21, CORONATION AVENUE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4EP		£63,500
2024-06-06
semidetached
freehold
53, HIGHFIELDS
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4BA		£157,000
2024-12-09
detached
freehold
3, HIGH STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DL		£65,000
2024-11-28
terraced
freehold
21B, WOLSINGHAM ROAD
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4EB		£33,000
2024-11-21
terraced
freehold
83, HIGH STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DW		£75,000
2024-11-28
terraced
freehold
23, BRIDGE STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4LE		£75,000
2024-08-13
terraced
freehold
68, DEERNESS ESTATE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4AS		£130,000
2024-08-02
semidetached
freehold
7, HARRISON STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4EE		£70,000
2024-08-02
terraced
freehold
12, GROVE ROAD
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4AQ		£85,999
2024-08-01
terraced
freehold
Sold 2024-06-03   £34,250
19, CAMPBELL STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DX		£85,500
2024-07-19
terraced
freehold
119, DANS CASTLE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4AZ		£42,000
2024-07-05
semidetached
freehold
10, GROVE ROAD
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4AQ		£69,000
2024-06-27
terraced
freehold
27, ATTLEE ESTATE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4LG		£70,000
2024-06-20
semidetached
freehold
25 - 27, HIGH STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DH		£180,000
2024-06-11
otherPropertyType
freehold
54, HIGHFIELDS
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4BA		£162,000
2024-06-04
detached
freehold
51, BRIDGE STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4LD		£70,000
2024-04-19
terraced
freehold
8, HIGH STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DL		£95,000
2024-03-08
terraced
freehold
14, DANS CASTLE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4AY		£224,950
2024-03-08
terraced
freehold
3, ATTWOOD PLACE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4ER		£385,000
2024-02-23
terraced
freehold
7, MILLENNIUM COURT
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4EX		£325,000
2024-02-01
detached
freehold
31, BRIDGE STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4LD		£55,000
2024-01-29
terraced
freehold
17, CAMPBELL STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DX		£65,000
2024-01-12
terraced
freehold
43, ATTLEE ESTATE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4LG		£85,000
2023-12-20
semidetached
freehold
16, GROVE ROAD
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4AQ		£57,000
2023-12-13
terraced
freehold
16, DEERNESS ESTATE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4AR		£75,000
2023-11-06
semidetached
freehold
99, DANS CASTLE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4BB		£39,999
2023-09-29
terraced
freehold
9, RAILWAY STREET
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4DU		£38,000
2023-09-22
terraced
freehold
16, MEADOW COURT
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4BF		£84,000
2023-09-20
semidetached
freehold
13, DANS CASTLE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4AY		£95,000
2023-09-08
terraced
freehold
3, WOLSINGHAM ROAD
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4EB		£57,000
2023-08-31
terraced
freehold
12, VALLEY CLOSE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4AN		£164,000
2023-08-31
semidetached
freehold
2, HIGHFIELDS
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4BA		£182,250
2023-08-18
detached
freehold
47, HIGHFIELDS
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4BA		£145,000
2023-08-16
detached
freehold
15, DEERNESS ESTATE
TOW LAW
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COUNTY DURHAM
DL13 4AR		£71,000
2023-07-21
semidetached
freehold
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