Birchwood Close is a street located in the village of Beamish. It uses the postcode DH9 0SN. The street has a length of approximately 274 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 7002073 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 242.15 miles North from central London., 6.89 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 51.03 miles East from Carlisle and 67.58 miles North from York.
BIRCHWOOD CLOSE is within the Post Town of STANLEY
Map of Birchwood Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004290 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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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 Birchwood Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: 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 |
3.82 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Washington Address: Emerson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.93 |
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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 |
3.94 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Southbound Address: A1(M), Birtley, Washington, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6271 Visit Hotel Page |
3.94 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle South Address: Lobley Hill Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.50 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Birchwood Close
UPRN: 100110369116
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110369119
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110369120
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110369121
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110369124
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110369125
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110369126
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110369127
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: 100110369128
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: 100110369129
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £392,000 | £392,000 | £392,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £442,000 | £442,000 | £442,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Miller Homes North East | Pelton, DH2 1NJ | Visit Website |
| Etheridge Estates | 14-15 Beamish Street, Stanley,DH9 8AH | Visit Website |
| David Bailes | Anthony House, Anthony Street, Stanley, DH9 8AF | Visit Website |
| David Hawkins Estate Agents | 96c Front Street, Stanley,DH9 0HU | Visit Website |
| Sylvester Properties | 1a Tyne Road, Stanley, DH9 6PT | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Durham |
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Location Details
| Birchwood Close | |
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| Latitude | 54.877870 |
| Longitude | -1.654348 |
| OS Easting (X): | 422175 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 553743 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ222537 |
Known Residential Addresses for Birchwood Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Birchwood Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Station Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:28 |
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| Sunset | 15:50 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 30 December 2024 at 18:00 (13.29 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Drizzle |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.4°C (97.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104634 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 40.95 |
| Area Population | 1657.00 |
| Male Population | 829.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 828.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020622 |
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| LSOA Name: | County Durham 002C |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004290 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Stanley |
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| Scott Street, County Durham, , DH9 8AD |
| 01207294088 |
| Distance: 1.92 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Stanley |
| Asda Stanley |
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| Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0NB |
| 01207 288800 |
| Distance: 1.98 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Stanley |
| Morrisons Birtley |
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| Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2PG |
| 0191 448 9398 |
| Distance: 3.26 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Birtley |
| Sainsburys Chester Le Street Local |
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| 7 The Avenue, Chester Le Street, England, DH2 2DE |
| 1913880300 |
| Distance: 3.31 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Chester Le Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01207 - Consett |
| Area Code: 019467 - Gosforth |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 6.9 | 5.6 | 16 | N | 16 |
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: Pelton Ward |
| Parish: Urpeth Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
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: 2.24 miles
Contact:
Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 2.11 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: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01913700182
West Pelton Primary School
Address: West Pelton Primary School, Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01913700238
Beamish Primary School
Address: Beamish Primary School, Co-operative Villas, Beamish, Cooperative Villas, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0QN
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01913700181
Stanley Burnside Primary School
Address: Stanley Burnside Primary School, Mendip Terrace, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6QP
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01207234020
East Stanley School
Address: East Stanley School, Chester Road, East Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TN
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
Shield Row Primary School
Address: Shield Row Primary School, King Edward VIII Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0HQ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01207239661
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Stanley
Address: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Stanley, Front Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0NP
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
North Durham Academy
Address: North Durham Academy, High Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01207292180
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: 5.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chester Le Street Hospital |
| 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: 6.09 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Washington Hospital |
| Dunston Hill Hospital |
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| Address: Dunston Hill, Gateshead, NE11 9QT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 482 0000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.62 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dunston Hill Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ROSEBERRY SCHOOL HOUSE
Address: PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1NP
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11 STATION ROAD, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0JL
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 -15 FRONT STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0JE
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
STANLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CLIFFORD ROAD, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0XE
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1A CLIFFORD ROAD, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0AB
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
WHELDON TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE P'SHIP
Address: 2 WHELDON TERRACE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1DA
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
STANLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: STANLEY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, CLIFFORD ROAD, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0AB
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 285800
LAMBERT - LOUISA SURGERY, STANLEY
Address: LOUISA SURGERY, STANLEY, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8AA
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 213800
TANFIELD VIEW MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SCOTT STREET, TANFIELD, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 8AD
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 232384
TANFIELD VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SCOTT STREET, TANFIELD, STANLEY, DH9 8AD
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
PELTON & FELLROSE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIT 1, THE LAVENDER CENTRE, PELTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1HS
Distance: 2.04 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: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
CRAGHEAD PHARMACY
Address: 6 STANDERTON TERRACE, CRAGHEAD, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 6DD
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 290630
CLIFFORD ROAD PHARMACY
Address: CLIFFORD ROAD, STANLEY, DH9 0AB
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 788972
BOOTS
Address: 53 FRONT STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0SY
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 232353
STANLEY PHARMACY
Address: 79 FRONT STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0TB
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 235281
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, FRONT STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0NB
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01207 288810
CENTRECHEM
Address: PELTON PRIMARY CARE CTR, OUSTON LANE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 700351
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
FICS OPTICAL LTD T/A YOUNGS OPTICIANS
Address: 3 CLIFFORD ROAD, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0AB
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
STANLEY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: CROMARTY HOUSE, FRONT STREET, STANLEY, DH9 0SX
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
STANLEY OPTICAL CENTRE LTD
Address: 87 FRONT STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0TB
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE
Address: 73 FRONT STREET, STANLEY, COUNTY DURHAM, DH9 0TB
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
SIGHTDIRECT LTD
Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
DAWSON OPTICIANS
Address: 5 CO-OP BUILDINGS, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2PS
Distance: 3.29 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 3.43 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.
Dunston Station is 5.02 miles away.
Address: Dunston station, Dunston, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9SS
Dunston is situated on the Tyne Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Dunston Station is an unstaffed station.