Thornton Close is a street located in the village of Ludworth. It uses the postcode DH6 1LY. The street has a length of approximately 56 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 11706480 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 232.29 miles North from central London., 16.09 miles South East from Newcastle upon Tyne, 57.47 miles North from York and 60.39 miles East from Carlisle.
THORNTON CLOSE is within the Post Town of DURHAM
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Map of Thornton Close
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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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. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Thornton Close |
| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 Thornton Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Days Inn Durham Address: Durham Motorway Service Area, Tursdale Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.14 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Durham East Address: Belmont Industrial Estate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.44 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Durham Address: 9 Station Ln, Durham, DH1 1LJ Telephone: 0871 984 6136 Visit Hotel Page |
5.07 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Durham City Centre Address: Freemans Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.56 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Durham North Address: Rotary Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.52 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Thornton Close
UPRN: 100110429677
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110429678
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110429679
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110429681
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110429682
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110429683
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110429684
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110429685
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110429686
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £61,500 | £61,500 | £61,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £55,000 | £70,000 | £62,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rhino Properties Group | 1 The Orchard, Old Cassop, Durham, DH6 4RS | |
| Galaxy Letts Ltd | Novus Business Centre Judson Road, North West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2QJ | |
| KDM Estates | Novus Business Centre Judson Road North West Industrial Estate Peterlee SR8 2QJ | Visit Website |
| Next2Move Sales and Lettings | Novus Business Centre, Peterlee, SR8 2QJ | Visit Website |
| Avant Homes North East | Wellfield Road, Wingate, Durham, TS28 5JZ | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Durham |
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Location Details
| Thornton Close | |
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| Latitude | 54.763994 |
| Longitude | -1.438333 |
| OS Easting (X): | 436135 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 541162 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ361412 |
Known Residential Addresses for Thornton Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Thornton Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Barnard Avenue | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:23 |
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| Sunset | 15:42 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 19 December 2024 at 06:00 (24.92 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.8°C (89.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00105194 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions |
| Average Age | 38.72 |
| Area Population | 2118.00 |
| Male Population | 1017.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 1101.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 60 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020729 |
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| LSOA Name: | County Durham 027D |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004311 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 027 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Peterlee Local |
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| Grampian Drive, Peterlee, England, SR8 2LR |
| 0191 518 0232 |
| Distance: 3.4 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Peterlee Local |
| Sainsburys Durham Broomside Lane Local |
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| Cheveley Park Shopping Centre, Durham, England, DH1 2AA |
| 1913860963 |
| Distance: 3.76 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Durham Broomside Lane Local |
| Tesco Hetton Le Hole Express |
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| Houghton Rd, Hetton Le Hole, DH5 9PF |
| 0345 610 6304 |
| Distance: 3.99 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hetton Le Hole Express |
| Iceland Dragonville |
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| Unit 2 Dragon Lane, Dragonville Retail Park, Durham, DH1 2WP |
| 01913849521 |
| Distance: 4.17 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dragonville |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01740 - Sedgefield |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 4.8 | 4.9 | 6.8 | N | 5 |
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 Grahame Morris |
| Details for the MP Grahame Morris on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Grahame Morris on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Grahame Morris won with a majority of 6,542 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 69,395 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Trimdon and Thornley Ward |
| Parish: Shadforth Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Shotton Primary School
Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: 01915262006
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary
Address: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary, Fleming Field, Shotton, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2JQ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Thornley
Address: St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Thornley, Thornley Road, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3NR
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact:
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Address: Wheatley Hill Community Primary School, Wheatley Hill Primary School, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RQ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01429820594
Thornley Primary School
Address: Thornley Primary School, Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01429820280
Ludworth Primary School
Address: Ludworth Primary School, Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01429820207
Nearest Hospitals
| Peterlee Community Hospital - County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
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| Address: O'neill Drive, Peterlee, SR8 5UQ, |
| Independent Sector |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 6.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Peterlee Community Hospital - County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Durham Community Hospital |
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| Address: Dryburn Road, Durham, DH1 5AJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 10.31 (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: 10.33 (miles) |
| Directions from to University Hospital Of North Durham |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 54 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JN
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 84 STATION ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9JB
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
BELMONT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWLANDS ROAD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1AP
Distance: 4.01 miles
Contact: :
EAST FINCHLEY SMILES LIMITED
Address: WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, DURHAM ROAD WEST, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 4.03 miles
Contact: :
BOWBURN DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GROUND FLOOR SUITE, WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, BOWBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 4.03 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HASWELL SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET, HASWELL PLOUGH, DURHAM, DH6 2EW
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY - DUNELM ROAD
Address: DUNELM ROAD, THORNLEY, DURHAM, DH6 3HW
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
PHOENIX MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DUNELM ROAD, THORNLEY, DURHAM, DH6 3HW
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY - WHEATLEY HILL
Address: ASHMORE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, DH6 3NP
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
HASWELL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: FRONT STREET EAST, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5263900
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820297
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, THORNLEY ROAD, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NR
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820313
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
SHOTTON PHARMACY
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261426
BOOTS
Address: SOUTH HETTON HEALTH CTR, FRONT STREET, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2TH
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5262907
SHERBURN VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 2 HARLEY TERRACE, SHERBURN VILLAGE, SHERBURN, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 1DS
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3720767
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE
Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
R J NAISBITT OPTOMETRY
Address: CO-OP BUILDINGS, HEDLEY TERRACE, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2UE
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: :
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)
Address: 225 HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 0JT
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: :
T M HEDLEY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 23 FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH5 9PF
Distance: 4.00 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (DURHAM)
Address: DRAGONS LANE, DRAGONVILLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 2RS
Distance: 4.05 miles
Contact: :
K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS
Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Durham Station is 5.81 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.
Seaham Station is 6.34 miles away.
Address: Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
Seaham is situated on the Durham Coast Line and is managed by Northern.
Seaham Station is an unstaffed station.