Watson Close is a street located in the village of Wheatley Hill. It uses the postcode DH6 3QX. The street has a length of approximately 68 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 11908981 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 230.93 miles North from central London., 17.61 miles South East from Newcastle upon Tyne, 56.1 miles North from York and 61.73 miles East from Carlisle.
WATSON CLOSE is within the Post Town of DURHAM
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Map of Watson Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004331 (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 Watson 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 |
4.71 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Durham East Address: Belmont Industrial Estate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.95 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Durham Address: 9 Station Ln, Durham, DH1 1LJ Telephone: 0871 984 6136 Visit Hotel Page |
6.49 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Durham City Centre Address: Freemans Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.97 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Sedgefield Address: A689, A177, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 2JX Telephone: 0871 984 6174 Visit Hotel Page |
7.04 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Watson Close
UPRN: 100110437660
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437661
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437662
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110437663
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110437664
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110437665
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110437666
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110437668
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437669
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437670
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110437671
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437672
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437673
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437676
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437677
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437678
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437679
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437681
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437682
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437683
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437684
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437685
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437686
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437687
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437688
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437690
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110437691
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437692
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110437693
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £52,000 | £48,000 | £50,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £79,950 | £79,950 | £79,950 | 1 |
| 2023 | £85,300 | £85,300 | £85,300 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Avant Homes North East | Wellfield Road, Wingate, Durham, TS28 5JZ | Visit Website |
| 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 |
| Rhino Properties Group | 1 The Orchard, Old Cassop, Durham, DH6 4RS |
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Location Details
| Watson Close | |
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| Latitude | 54.747913 |
| Longitude | -1.409080 |
| OS Easting (X): | 438032 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 539388 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ380394 |
Known Residential Addresses for Watson Close
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- 24
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Roads that have a Junction with Watson Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:23 |
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| Sunset | 15:42 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Loftus (Samos) 19 December 2024 at 11:00 (25.29 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.5°C (75.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00105500 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Industrious Workers |
| Average Age | 41.39 |
| Area Population | 1538.00 |
| Male Population | 770.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 768.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 23 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020788 |
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| LSOA Name: | County Durham 040A |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004331 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 040 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Peterlee Local |
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| Grampian Drive, Peterlee, England, SR8 2LR |
| 0191 518 0232 |
| Distance: 2.28 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Peterlee Local |
| Iceland Peterlee |
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| 38/40 Yoden Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AS |
| 01915863270 |
| Distance: 3.12 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Peterlee |
| Asda Peterlee |
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| Surtrees Road, Peterlee, SR8 5HA |
| 0191 587 8500 |
| Distance: 3.13 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Peterlee |
| Sainsburys Horden Local |
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| Cotsford Lane, Peterlee, England, SR8 4JJ |
| 0191 586 5835 |
| Distance: 3.87 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Horden Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01740 - Sedgefield |
| Area Code: 01429 - Hartlepool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 14.9 | 16.1 | 22 | N | 10 |
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 Sedgefield |
| 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: Wheatley Hill Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Wingate Primary School
Address: Wingate Primary School, Church Street, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: 01429836843
Shotton Primary School
Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP
Distance: 1.38 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: 1.30 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: 0.41 miles
Contact:
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Address: Wheatley Hill Community Primary School, Wheatley Hill Primary School, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RQ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01429820594
Thornley Primary School
Address: Thornley Primary School, Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01429820280
Ludworth Primary School
Address: Ludworth Primary School, Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01429820207
England Secondary Schools
Wellfield School
Address: Wellfield School, North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact:
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: 4.92 (miles) |
| Directions from to Peterlee Community Hospital - County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Sedgefield Community Hospital |
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| Address: Salters Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-On-Tees, TS21 3EE, |
| Independent Sector |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 9.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Sedgefield 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: 12.67 (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: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE DENE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AL
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 WYNYARD ROAD, TRIMDON, TRIMDON STATION, COUNTY DURHAM, TS29 6JH
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: :
ALEXANDERS
Address: 2 DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE SURGERY - WHEATLEY HILL
Address: ASHMORE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, DH6 3NP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
BEVAN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BEVAN GROVE, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LQ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261643
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, DH6 2JL
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHDENE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5265818
THE SURGERY - DUNELM ROAD
Address: DUNELM ROAD, THORNLEY, DURHAM, DH6 3HW
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
PHOENIX MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DUNELM ROAD, THORNLEY, DURHAM, DH6 3HW
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: THE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, THORNLEY ROAD, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NR
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820313
M WHITFIELD LTD
Address: 2 STANLEY TERRACE, THORNLEY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3ES
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 820297
SHOTTON PHARMACY
Address: FRONT STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2LT
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261426
BOOTS
Address: FRONT STREET WEST, WINGATE, COUNTY DURHAM, TS28 5PZ
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 838323
PHILLIPS CHEMISTS
Address: 11 LUKE STREET, TRIMDON STATION, TS29 6DP
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01429 881613
HASWELL PHARMACY LTD
Address: 80 FRONT STREET, HASWELL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2BL
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5261445
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
KEITH WALKER OPTICAL BOUTIQUE
Address: 24 GRANVILLE TERRACE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3JQ
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS
Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 34 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PETERLEE)
Address: UNIT 8, THE CHARE, CASTLEDENE SHOPPING CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
4178 PETERLEE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: :
R J NAISBITT OPTOMETRY
Address: CO-OP BUILDINGS, HEDLEY TERRACE, SOUTH HETTON, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 2UE
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Seaham Station is 6.71 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.
Durham Station is 7.22 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.