Cocken Road is a street located near the village of West Rainton. It uses the postcode DH4 6QN. The street has a length of approximately 4,140 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 Numbers of 11707277, 81250507 and 11707149 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 236.78 miles North from central London., 11.33 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 56.25 miles East from Carlisle and 62.02 miles North from York.
COCKEN ROAD is within the Post Town of HOUGHTON LE SPRING
Map of Cocken Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004311 (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.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Cocken Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Durham East Address: Belmont Industrial Estate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.18 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Durham North Address: Rotary Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.28 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Chester le Street Address: Great North Road, Chester Moor, Chester le Street, DH2 3RJ Telephone: 0871 559 1819 Visit Hotel Page |
2.62 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Durham Address: 9 Station Ln, Durham, DH1 1LJ Telephone: 0871 984 6136 Visit Hotel Page |
2.91 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Durham City Centre Address: Freemans Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.20 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Cocken Road
UPRN: 200003215855
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200003215849
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003215851
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200003215854
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £225,000 | £476,500 | £350,750 | 2 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £569,000 | £569,000 | £569,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Newfield Estates | 20a Alnwick Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5LX | Visit Website |
| Avant Homes North East | West Rainton, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6NN | Visit Website |
| Copeland Residential | 5 Ashfield Terrace Chester Le Street DH3 3PD | Visit Website |
| Wynyard Homes | Rennington Meadow, East Rainton, DH5 9RJ | Visit Website |
| Keepmoat Homes | Off Blackthorn Way, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6JW | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Durham |
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Location Details
| Cocken Road | |
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| Latitude | 54.817177 |
| Longitude | -1.530481 |
| OS Easting (X): | 430167 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 547036 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ302470 |
Known Residential Addresses for Cocken Road
- BROOM HOUSE
- 1
- 2
Roads that have a Junction with Cocken Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Cocken Lane | junction |
| Pithouse Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:58 |
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| Sunset | 16:39 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 29 January 2025 at 19:00 (19.72 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.0°C (84.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00105179 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 42.30 |
| Area Population | 1087.00 |
| Male Population | 506.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 581.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 30 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020727 |
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| LSOA Name: | County Durham 027C |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004311 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 027 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Living Durham |
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| Abbey Road, Durham, DH1 5GF |
| 0191 374 0970 |
| Distance: 2.08 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Living Durham |
| Sainsburys Durham |
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| Unit K, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, Durham, England, DH1 5GD |
| 0191 383 0479 |
| Distance: 2.09 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Durham |
| Sainsburys Durham Broomside Lane Local |
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| Cheveley Park Shopping Centre, Durham, England, DH1 2AA |
| 1913860963 |
| Distance: 2.18 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Durham Broomside Lane Local |
| Tesco Durham Extra |
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| Dragons Ln, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 2XH |
| 0345 677 9201 |
| Distance: 2.73 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Durham Extra |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0191 | HOUGHTON- LE- SPRING - NEHLS | P14 | FTTC |
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 City of Durham |
| The Member of Parliament is Mary Foy |
| Details for the MP Mary Foy on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mary Foy on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Mary Foy won with a majority of 11,757 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 70,583 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Sherburn Ward |
| Parish: West Rainton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
East Rainton Primary School
Address: East Rainton Primary School, School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: 01915536505
West Rainton Primary School
Address: West Rainton Primary School, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01915843805
Woodlea Primary School
Address: Woodlea Primary School, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6AR
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: 01913852675
Lumley Junior School
Address: Lumley Junior School, Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01913882310
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lumley Infant and Nursery School, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01913885292
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 4.71 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chester Le Street Hospital |
| Durham Community Hospital |
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| Address: Dryburn Road, Durham, DH1 5AJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 4.93 (miles) |
| Directions from to Durham Community Hospital |
| University Hospital Of North Durham |
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| Address: North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW, |
| NHS Sector |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 333 2333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.16 (miles) |
| Directions from to University Hospital Of North Durham |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
H M PRISON FRANKLAND
Address: BRASSIDE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5YD
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
H M PRISON
Address: LOW NEWTON, FINCHALE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5YA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
BELMONT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWLANDS ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1AP
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
FENCEHOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6HT
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
FENCE HOUSES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 68 STATION AVENUE NORTH, FENCEHOUSES, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, DH4 6HT
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
THE RECTORY
Address: DAIRY LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5BH
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WEST RAINTON SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, WOODLAND VIEW, WEST RAINTON, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6RQ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5843809
GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, FRONT STREET, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4LE
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3885600
BELMONT & SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BROOMSIDE LANE, BELMONT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2QW
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3009661
CHEVELEY PARK MEDICAL CTR
Address: THE LINKS, BELMONT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2UW
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3864285
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GILL CRESCENT NORTH, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6AW
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3852508
CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: NEWTON DRIVE, DURHAM, DH1 5BH
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
THE STOREHOUSE PHARMACY
Address: THE STOREHOUSE PHARMACY, UNIT 2, OLD CO-OP BUILDINGS, RAINTON GATE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, COUNTY DURHAM, DH4 6SQ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5847586
J DINNING (LUMLEY) LIMITED
Address: 13 LOMBARD PLACE, GREAT LUMLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 4QP
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3888547
BELMONT PHARMACY
Address: 6 BLUE HOUSE BUILDINGS, HIGH STREET, CARRVILLE, DURHAM, DH1 1AR
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 847708
J & L C CLARK CHEMISTS
Address: CLARKS CHEMIST, 10, CHEVELEY PARK SHOPPING CENTRE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2AA
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3863683
BOOTS
Address: UNIT B, ARNISON CENTRE RETAIL PK, PITY ME, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 5GB
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3869618
CHILTON MOOR PHARMACY
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, COLLIERY ROW, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 6LP
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3859934
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
THE VILLAGE OPTICIANS (DURHAM)
Address: FINCHALE ROAD, DURHAM, DH1 5RW
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
ARNISON SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: UNIT S, ARNISON RETAIL CENTRE, PITY ME, DURHAM, DH1 5GB
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (DURHAM)
Address: DRAGONS LANE, DRAGONVILLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2RS
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BERRY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 41A MARSHALL TERRACE, GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2HX
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BERRY OPTOMETRIST LTD (SSECS)
Address: THE JAM POT, 41 MARSHALL TERRACE, DURHAM, DH1 2HX
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
COSTSPEX
Address: 41 DRAGONVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK, DRAGON LANE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2XU
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 3.20 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.
Durham Station is 3.31 miles away.
Address: Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Durham is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by London North Eastern Railway.
Durham Station is staffed on a part time basis.