Alford is a street located in the village of Ouston. It uses the postcode DH2 1RT. The street has a length of approximately 41 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Durham is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the County Durham Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 7013707 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 242.21 miles North from central London., 6.01 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 53.19 miles East from Carlisle and 67.5 miles North from York.
ALFORD is within the Post Town of CHESTER LE STREET
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Map of Alford
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004290 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Alford
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Northbound Address: Moto Service Area A1(M) Portobello, Washington, DH3 2SJ, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6270 Visit Hotel Page |
1.57 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Southbound Address: A1(M), Birtley, Washington, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6271 Visit Hotel Page |
1.69 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Washington Address: Emerson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.70 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Chester le Street Address: Great North Road, Chester Moor, Chester le Street, DH2 3RJ Telephone: 0871 559 1819 Visit Hotel Page |
3.64 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle South Address: Lobley Hill Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.88 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £162,000 | £167,500 | £160,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £137,500 | £140,000 | £138,750 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Keyhole Residential | Sandray Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2HJ | Visit Website |
| Miller Homes North East | Pelton, DH2 1NJ | Visit Website |
| New Homes | 2 The Chase, Rickleton, Washington,NE38 9DX | Visit Website |
| Venture Properties | 16a North Burns, Chester Le Street, DH3 3TF | Visit Website |
| Market Place Properties | Market Place Properties, Bridge End, Chester-Le-Street, Durham,DH3 3RA | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Durham |
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Location Details
| Alford | |
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| Latitude | 54.887661 |
| Longitude | -1.599675 |
| OS Easting (X): | 425677 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 554851 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ257549 |
Known Residential Addresses for Alford
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Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
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| Sunset | 15:44 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 3 December 2024 at 14:00 (14.40 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.9°C (85.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104577 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 43.05 |
| Area Population | 1392.00 |
| Male Population | 688.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 704.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020613 |
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| LSOA Name: | County Durham 002A |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004290 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Birtley |
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| Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2PG |
| 0191 448 9398 |
| Distance: 1 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Birtley |
| Tesco Chester-le-street Superstore |
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| North Burns, Chester-Le-Street, DH3 3TF |
| 0345 677 9788 |
| Distance: 2.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Chester-le-street Superstore |
| Morrisons Chester-le-street |
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| St Cuthbert`s Walk Shopping Centre, Chester-le-Street DH3 3YQ |
| 01913 883280 |
| Distance: 2.32 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Chester-le-street |
| Sainsburys Chester Le Street Local |
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| 7 The Avenue, Chester Le Street, England, DH2 2DE |
| 1913880300 |
| Distance: 2.41 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Chester Le Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 8.2 | 7.8 | 11.3 | N | 22 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of County Durham |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Durham, County Durham &DH1 5UL |
| Telephone Number: 0300 1237070 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Durham |
| The Member of Parliament is Luke Akehurst |
| Details for the MP Luke Akehurst on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Luke Akehurst on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Luke Akehurst won with a majority of 5,873 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 73,226 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Pelton Ward |
| Parish: Ouston Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Address: Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01914334200
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley, Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact:
Birtley East Community Primary School
Address: Birtley East Community Primary School, Highfield, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 1QQ
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01914102551
Harlow Green Community Primary School
Address: Harlow Green Community Primary School, Harlow Green Lane, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7TB
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: 01914876703
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01914102599
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact:
Kibblesworth Academy
Address: Kibblesworth Academy, West View, Kibblesworth, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0XP
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01914102975
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Benet's Way, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QX
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01913700260
England Secondary Schools
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Address: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01914334026
Nearest Hospitals
| Spire Washington Hospital |
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| Address: Picktree Lane, Washington, NE38 9JZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0191 418 8669 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.75 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Washington Hospital |
| Chester Le Street Hospital |
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| Address: Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3AT, |
| NHS Sector |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 333 2333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.37 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chester Le Street Hospital |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
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| Address: Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 482 0000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.87 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WHELDON TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE P'SHIP
Address: 2 WHELDON TERRACE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1DA
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 NEALE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LR
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
ROSEBERRY SCHOOL HOUSE
Address: PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1NP
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED
Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
ALPHA DENTAL
Address: UNIT 3, 47 GIBSIDE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 2TT
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4921022
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3700500
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 1HS
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
PELTON
Address: THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3700598
PELTON FELL
Address: FELLROSE SURGERY, PELTON FELL, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NH
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01913333140
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELL
Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 103135
BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK
Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 102198
CENTRECHEM
Address: PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR, OUSTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 700351
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 2 IMPERIAL BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LG
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4102125
VIGO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 402425
PELTON FELL PHARMACY
Address: FELL ROAD, PELTON FELL, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 2NR
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3875775
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 2.44 miles away.
Address: Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Chester-le-Street is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Northern.
Chester-le-Street Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Dunston Station is 4.61 miles away.
Address: Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Dunston is situated on the Tyne Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Dunston Station is an unstaffed station.