Drum Road is a street located in the town of Chester-le-Street. It uses the postcode DH3 2AF. The street has a length of approximately 1,725 metres.
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 7012954 and 81250236 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 241.22 miles North from central London., 6.93 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 53.84 miles East from Carlisle and 66.5 miles North from York.
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Map of Drum Road
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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 Drum Road
| 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 |
1.33 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Washington Address: Emerson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.34 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Southbound Address: A1(M), Birtley, Washington, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6271 Visit Hotel Page |
1.47 |
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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 |
2.76 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Durham North Address: Rotary Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.77 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Keyhole Residential | Sandray Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2HJ | 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 |
| Reeds Rains | Bridge End Chambers, Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3QY | Visit Website |
| Bee My Home | 7-9 Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BQ | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Durham |
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Location Details
| Drum Road | |
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| Latitude | 54.875364 |
| Longitude | -1.584002 |
| OS Easting (X): | 426690 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 553488 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ267535 |
Roads that have a Junction with Drum Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Durham Road (A167) | junction |
| First Avenue | junction |
| Second Avenue | junction |
| Third Avenue | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:24 |
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| Sunset | 15:41 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (15.42 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.9°C (85.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104570 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 47.48 |
| Area Population | 1626.00 |
| Male Population | 798.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 828.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020612 |
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| LSOA Name: | County Durham 007E |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004292 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Chester-le-street Superstore |
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| North Burns, Chester-Le-Street, DH3 3TF |
| 0345 677 9788 |
| Distance: 1.18 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: 1.31 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Chester-le-street |
| Morrisons Birtley |
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| Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2PG |
| 0191 448 9398 |
| Distance: 1.33 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Birtley |
| Sainsburys Chester Le Street Local |
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| 7 The Avenue, Chester Le Street, England, DH2 2DE |
| 1913880300 |
| Distance: 1.45 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 |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 4.5 | 6 | 6 | N | 3 |
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: North Lodge Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Rickleton Primary School
Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01914155050
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01913882483
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact:
Portobello Primary School
Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01914104571
Barley Mow Primary School
Address: Barley Mow Primary School, Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01914102758
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: 1.31 miles
Contact:
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01914102599
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact:
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: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 0.75 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: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01914334026
Park View School
Address: Park View School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01913882248
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 0.79 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: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
PELTON
Address: THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3700598
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4921022
BRIDGE END SURGERY
Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883236
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SIGHTDIRECT LTD
Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 41 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BH
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
DAWSON OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (BIRTLEY)
Address: 56 DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QJ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 1.45 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.
Heworth Station is 5.38 miles away.
Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Heworth is situated on the Durham Coast Line and is managed by Northern.
Heworth Station is an unstaffed station.