About Laxford
Laxford is a residential road in Birtley|CHESTER LE STREET with a speed limit of 20 mph and with street lighting
The street is located within the 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 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Tyne & Wear, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 241.75 miles North from central London., 6.36 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 54.4 miles East from Carlisle and 66.99 miles North from York.
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Map of Laxford
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001707 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Laxford |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £65,000 | £95,000 | £80,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £130,000 | £108,950 | £119,475 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Laxford | |
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| Latitude | 54.885481 |
| Longitude | -1.569500 |
| OS Easting (X): | 427614 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 554620 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ276546 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
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| Sunset | 19:11 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 20 September 2024 at 21:00 (15.43 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.2°C (94.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00041418 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Hardship |
| Average Age | 47.67 |
| Area Population | 1703.00 |
| Male Population | 814.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 889.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 25 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008172 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gateshead 026A |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001707 |
| MSOA Name: | Gateshead 026 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Birtley |
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| Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2PG |
| 0191 448 9398 |
| Distance: 0.68 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Birtley |
| Asda Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF |
| 0191 416 3838 |
| Distance: 1.74 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Washington |
| Iceland Washington |
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| 15 The Galleries, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7SA |
| 01914162577 |
| Distance: 1.78 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Washington |
| Sainsburys Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, England, NE38 7RU |
| 0191 5414050 |
| Distance: 1.8 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Washington |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Gateshead |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear &NE8 1HH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01914 333 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Blaydon |
| The Member of Parliament is Sharon Hodgson |
| Details for the MP Sharon Hodgson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sharon Hodgson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sharon Hodgson won with a majority of 6,913 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 70,972 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Birtley Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: 01915111600
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Address: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01914334026
England Primary Schools
Holley Park Academy
Address: Holley Park Academy, Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01914170303
Rickleton Primary School
Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01914155050
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01919171665
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Address: Ravensworth Terrace Primary School, Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01914334200
Portobello Primary School
Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Distance: 0.16 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: 0.12 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: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 NEALE TERRACE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LR
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
WHELDON TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE P'SHIP
Address: 2 WHELDON TERRACE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1DA
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SUITE
Address: GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
HEALTH CENTRE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4921022
WOODLANDS SURGERY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OFFICE ROW, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EH
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4150576
I J HEALTHCARE
Address: 3 SWISS COTTAGES, VIGO LANE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AB
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161641
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3700500
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK
Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 102198
WELL
Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 103135
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 2 IMPERIAL BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LG
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4102125
WOODLANDS PHARMACY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 155632
VIGO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 402425
CENTRECHEM
Address: PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR, OUSTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 700351
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 2.16 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 4.60 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.