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 Forge is a residential road in Brancepeth|DURHAM with a speed limit of 30 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 Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 232.83 miles North from central London., 16.5 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 52.16 miles East from Carlisle and 58.58 miles North West from York.
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Map of The Forge
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004317 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| 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 The Forge Brancepeth|DURHAM
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Durham City Centre Address: Freemans Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.33 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Durham Address: 9 Station Ln, Durham, DH1 1LJ Telephone: 0871 984 6136 Visit Hotel Page |
4.74 |
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3: Name:Days Inn Durham Address: Durham Motorway Service Area, Tursdale Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.37 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Durham North Address: Rotary Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.58 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Durham East Address: Belmont Industrial Estate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.68 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for The Forge
UPRN: 100110428981
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110428983
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110428984
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110428978
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110710964
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £303,333 | £303,333 | £303,333 | 1 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £300,000 | £272,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £306,600 | £306,600 | £306,600 | 1 |
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: Durham |
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Location Details
| The Forge | |
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| Latitude | 54.737129 |
| Longitude | -1.656523 |
| OS Easting (X): | 422112 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 538082 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ221381 |
Known Residential Addresses for The Forge
- 4
- 6
- 7
- THE OLD FORGE, 1
Roads that have a Junction with The Forge
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Durham Road | |
| The Old Forge |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:25 |
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| Sunset | 15:43 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 20 December 2024 at 18:00 (21.47 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.2°C (90.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104958 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 46.36 |
| Area Population | 1657.00 |
| Male Population | 803.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 854.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020685 |
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| LSOA Name: | County Durham 038A |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004317 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 038 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Brandon Local |
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| Grove Road, Brandon, Durham, England, DH7 8AW |
| 1913782254 |
| Distance: 1.03 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Brandon Local |
| Tesco Durham Langley Moor Metro |
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| 22 High St North, Durham, DH7 8JG |
| 0345 671 9352 |
| Distance: 2.44 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Durham Langley Moor Metro |
| Iceland Spennymoor |
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| Oxford Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6YQ |
| 01388819207 |
| Distance: 3.37 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Spennymoor |
| Asda Spennymoor |
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| St Andrews Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6NE |
| 01388 420249 |
| Distance: 3.51 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Spennymoor |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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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: Willington and Hunwick Ward |
| Parish: Brancepeth & Lands Common to Brancepeth and Brandon and Byshottles Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Langley Moor Primary School
Address: Langley Moor Primary School, Brandon Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8LL
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: 01913780103
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Goatbeck Terrace, Langley Moor, St. Patricks Rc School, DURHAM, DH7 8JJ
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact:
Brandon Primary School
Address: Brandon Primary School, Carr Avenue, Brandon, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NL
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
Browney Primary Academy
Address: Browney Primary Academy, Harle Street, Browney, County Durham, DH7 8HX
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01913780562
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BENNISON'S DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: LOWLAND ROAD, BRANDON, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 8NN
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
DURHAM DENTAL IMPLANT SUITE
Address: UNIT 10, CITY WEST BUSINESS PARK, MEADOWFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DURHAM, DH7 8ER
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
COMMERCIAL STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 109 COMMERCIAL STREET, WILLINGTON, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 0AA
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 HIGH STREET, WILLINGTON, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 0PF
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
STATION AVENUE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 2 STATION AVENUE, ESH WINNING, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 9HW
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: ADRIAN CLARK HOUSE, SAWMILLS LANE, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 8NH
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3780651
WILLINGTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: CHAPEL STREET, WILLINGTON, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 0EQ
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 742500
WILLINGTON MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: WILLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE, CHAPEL STREET, WILLINGTON, CROOK, DL15 0EQ
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: :
BYERS GREEN
Address: THE SURGERY, 24 GREENRISE, BYERS GREEN, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7PL
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: :
USHAW MOOR
Address: MILLYARD HOUSE, DURHAM ROAD, USHAW MOOR, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7QH
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3730202
ESH WINNING
Address: MACKENZIE HOUSE, NEW ROAD HOUSE, ESH WINNING, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 9LA
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3734232
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
M & M PHARMACY
Address: SAWMILLS LANE, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM, DH7 8NH
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3780033
BRANDON PHARMACY
Address: MANCHESTER HOUSE, COMMERCIAL STREET, BRANDON, DURHAM, DH7 8PL
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 789066
BRITTON & ROBSON LTD
Address: 46 HIGH STREET, WILLINGTON, CROOK, COUNTY DURHAM, DL15 0PG
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 746269
W SMITH (DURHAM) LTD
Address: FLASS TERRACE, USHAW MOOR, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7LD
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3730255
ESH WINNING PHARMACY
Address: 1 NEWHOUSE ROAD, ESH WINNING, DURHAM, DH7 9JU
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 734249
MILLER PHARMACY
Address: 22 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 816158
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
FOSTER OPTICIANS (WILLINGTON)
Address: 92 HIGH STREET, WILLINGTON, CROOK, DL15 0PE
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: :
WALKERS OPTICIANS
Address: 21 HOPE STREET, CROOK, DL15 9HS
Distance: 3.90 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 11 DUNELM COURT, SOUTH STREET, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 4QX
Distance: 4.05 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Durham Station is 4.17 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.
Bishop Auckland Station is 5.57 miles away.
Address: Bishop Auckland station, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Bishop Auckland is situated on the Tees Valley line|Weardale Railway and is managed by Northern.
Bishop Auckland Station is an unstaffed station.