Blind Lane is a street located in the town of Chester-le-Street. The street has a length of approximately 986 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 7001810 and 81250154 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of DH3 4AG and DH3 4AF.
It is located within the county of Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 240.54 miles North from central London., 7.59 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 54.38 miles East from Carlisle and 65.8 miles North from York.
BLIND LANE is within the Post Town of CHESTER LE STREET
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004292 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Blind Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Washington Address: Emerson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.48 |
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2: 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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3: 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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4: Name:Travelodge Chester le Street Address: Great North Road, Chester Moor, Chester le Street, DH2 3RJ Telephone: 0871 559 1819 Visit Hotel Page |
2.30 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Durham North Address: Rotary Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.23 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Blind Lane
UPRN: 100110355150
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355151
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355153
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355155
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355156
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 100110355157
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355160
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355161
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355163
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355164
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355168
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355170
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355173
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355174
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355176
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355182
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355183
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355184
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355186
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110702626
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110355162
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £267,500 | £684,888 | £476,194 | 2 |
| 2016 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £335,000 | £540,000 | £405,375 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| J W Wood | 3 Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BQ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Durham |
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Location Details
| Blind Lane | |
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| Latitude | 54.867104 |
| Longitude | -1.570913 |
| OS Easting (X): | 427535 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 552574 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ275526 |
Known Residential Addresses for Blind Lane
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- 19
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- 25
- 4
- 40
- 12
Roads that have a Junction with Blind Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Camperdown Avenue | junction |
| Camperdown 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 (16.19 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 | E00104569 & E00104567 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| 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: 0.64 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: 0.71 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Chester-le-street |
| Iceland Chester-le-st |
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| Unit 17 St Cuthberts Walk, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3YQ |
| 01913871723 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Chester-le-st |
| Sainsburys Chester Le Street Local |
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| 7 The Avenue, Chester Le Street, England, DH2 2DE |
| 1913880300 |
| Distance: 0.98 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Chester Le Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0191 | CHESTER-LE-STREET - NECT | P6 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 11.7 | 5.3 | >=30 | Y | 18 |
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 |
| Parish: North Lodge Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Bournmoor Primary School
Address: Bournmoor Primary School, Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: 01913854291
Lambton Primary School
Address: Lambton Primary School, Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: 01914813993
Holley Park Academy
Address: Holley Park Academy, Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01914170303
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Rickleton Primary School
Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01914155050
Lumley Junior School
Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: 01913882310
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lumley Infant and Nursery School, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: 01913885292
Red Rose Primary School
Address: Red Rose Primary School, York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3NA
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01913886251
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 0.81 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: 1.05 miles
Contact:
Bullion Lane Primary School
Address: Bullion Lane Primary School, Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01913882482
Portobello Primary School
Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Distance: 1.42 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: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01914102758
Newker Primary School
Address: Newker Primary School, Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01913887099
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Address: Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Hilda Park, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2JT
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01913882328
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01914102599
Ouston Primary School
Address: Ouston Primary School, Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ
Distance: 1.72 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: 1.51 miles
Contact:
Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01913700260
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Address: Roseberry Primary and Nursery School, Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: 01913700182
West Pelton Primary School
Address: West Pelton Primary School, Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: 01913700238
England Secondary Schools
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School
Address: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact:
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 2.72 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: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01914334026
Park View School
Address: Park View School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01913882248
The Hermitage Academy
Address: The Hermitage Academy, Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact:
The Hermitage School
Address: The Hermitage School, Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact:
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: 1.56 (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: 1.82 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chester Le Street Hospital |
| Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham |
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| Address: Lanchester Road, Durham, |
| NHS Sector |
| Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 441 5700 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.87 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED
Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
ASHFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: 4 ASHFIELD TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 WEARDALE TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3PQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
CHESTER LE STREET COMMUNITY
Address: FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AT
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
ALPHA DENTAL
Address: UNIT 3, 47 GIBSIDE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH2 2TT
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BRIDGE END SURGERY
Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883236
MIDDLE CHARE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MIDDLE CHARE SURGERY, MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3QD
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5947654
WOODLANDS SURGERY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OFFICE ROW, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4150576
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 1.37 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: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 5 BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3RE
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 882777
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 48-50 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883388
BOOTS
Address: 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3YQ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3886262
VIGO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 402425
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 15 MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3QD
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 890023
WOODLANDS PHARMACY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 155632
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 41 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
SIGHTDIRECT LTD
Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3861100
GEORGE NAYLOR OPTICIANS
Address: 170 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AZ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 0.91 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 5.87 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.