Vigo Lane is a street located in the Settlement of Birtley and in the town of Chester-le-Street and in the town of Washington. The street has a length of approximately 3,694 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Sunderland is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the County Durham, Sunderland District (B) and Gateshead District (B) 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 7013899, 81250598, 38768770, 38768790, 14982412, 38707082, 38782110, 38747930 and 7030049 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of NE38 9EZ, NE38 9EJ, NE38 9AN, NE38 9AH, NE38 9AA, DH3 2ET, DH3 2AW and DH3 2AN.
It is located within the county of Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 241.1 miles North from central London., 7.09 miles South East from Newcastle upon Tyne, 55.61 miles East from Carlisle and 66.31 miles North from York.
VIGO LANE is within the Post Town of WASHINGTON
Map of Vigo Lane
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02004292, E02001707, E02001815 (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.
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| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Washington Address: Emerson Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
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2: Name:Travelodge Washington A1M Southbound Address: A1(M), Birtley, Washington, DH3 2SJ Telephone: 0871 984 6271 Visit Hotel Page |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Vigo Lane
UPRN: 45071441
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45071442
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45071443
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45071445
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45071446
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: 45071430
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: 45153955
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 45029153
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45029150
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45029154
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45071428
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45147979
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 45071429
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45029143
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 45153261
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 45147630
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £79,000 | £148,000 | £113,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £100,000 | £220,000 | £200,000 | 4 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £155,000 | £280,000 | £217,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £625,000 | £450,000 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| New Homes | 2 The Chase, Rickleton, Washington,NE38 9DX | Visit Website |
| Keyhole Residential | Sandray Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2HJ | Visit Website |
| Pattinson Estate Agents | 55 The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, NE38 7SA | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords | 48-49 The Galleries Washington Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords Lettings | 48-49The Galleries Washington Centre Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 7SD | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Durham &Northumbria |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Vigo Lane | |
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| Latitude | 54.880523 |
| Longitude | -1.539137 |
| OS Easting (X): | 429565 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 554080 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ296541 |
Known Residential Addresses for Vigo Lane
- 3
- 4
- VIGO HOUSE
- FATFIELD HOUSE
- BRENTWOOD
- GLEN ORIN
- OAKLEIGH
- 28
- GREENCROFT
- THE COTTAGE
- BAYTREES
- 8
Roads that have a Junction with Vigo Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Wanstead Crescent | junction |
| Durham Road (A167) | roundabout |
| Eskdale | junction |
| Wanstead Crescent | junction |
| Picktree Lane | junction |
| Picktree Lodge | junction |
| Picktree Lodge | junction |
| Picktree Lane | junction |
| Picktree Lane | junction |
| Rickleton Way | junction |
| Eddlestone | junction |
| Sheridan Green | junction |
| Petteril | junction |
| Winster | junction |
| Harthope Close | junction |
| Rickleton Way | junction |
| Larchwood | junction |
| Laburnum Avenue | junction |
| North Crescent | junction |
| North Crescent | junction |
| Bonemill Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:57 |
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| Sunset | 16:41 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 30 January 2025 at 03:00 (16.61 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -0.1°C (88.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104571, E00041424, E00041421, E00045037, E00045024, E00045034, E00045035 & E00045040 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia, Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families, Semi-Detached Ageing, White Suburban Communities, Industrious Transitions, Industrious Hardship, Detached Retirement Living & Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 47.24, 47.67, 43.76, 43.34 & 46.25 |
| Area Population | 1346.00, 1703.00, 1621.00, 1379.00 & 1289.00 |
| Male Population | 635.00, 814.00, 801.00, 664.00 & 642.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 711.00, 889.00, 820.00, 715.00 & 647.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5, 25, 6 & 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020611, E01008172, E01008863, E01008865 &E01008864 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | County Durham 007D, Gateshead 026A, Sunderland 025D, Sunderland 025F &Sunderland 025E |
| SOA Code: | 8b, 5d &8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004292, E02001707 &E02001815 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 007, Gateshead 026 &Sunderland 025 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7NF |
| 0191 416 3838 |
| Distance: 1.29 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Washington |
| Iceland Washington |
|---|
| 15 The Galleries, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7SA |
| 01914162577 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Washington |
| Sainsburys Washington |
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| The Galleries, Washington Centre, Washington, England, NE38 7RU |
| 0191 5414050 |
| Distance: 1.43 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Washington |
| Morrisons Birtley |
|---|
| Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2PG |
| 0191 448 9398 |
| Distance: 1.79 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Birtley |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of County Durham, Gateshead &Sunderland |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5UL, Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1HH, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX, Civic Centre, Burdon Road, Sunderland &SR2 7DN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 1237070, 01914 333 000, 08456 066 067 &0191 520 5555 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Durham, Blaydon &Washington and Sunderland West |
| The Member of Parliament is Luke Akehurst &Sharon Hodgson |
| Details for the MP Luke Akehurst &Sharon Hodgson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Luke Akehurst &Sharon Hodgson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Luke Akehurst &Sharon Hodgson 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: North Lodge, Birtley, Washington East &Washington South Ward |
| Parish: North Lodge Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Barnwell Academy
Address: Barnwell Academy, Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01915844440
Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7JZ
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact:
Shiney Row Primary School
Address: Shiney Row Primary School, Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4QP
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: 01913852701
Barmston Village Primary School
Address: Barmston Village Primary School, Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8JA
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01914175945
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01914906454
John F Kennedy Primary School
Address: John F Kennedy Primary School, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact:
Fatfield Academy
Address: Fatfield Academy, Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01914166728
Fatfield Primary School
Address: Fatfield Primary School, Southcroft, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Albany Village Primary School
Address: Albany Village Primary School, Crossgill, Albany, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1UA
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01914155700
Lambton Primary School
Address: Lambton Primary School, Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01914813993
Holley Park Academy
Address: Holley Park Academy, Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01914170303
Oxclose Primary Academy
Address: Oxclose Primary Academy, Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01915008790
Rickleton Primary School
Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01914155050
St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact:
Blackfell Primary School
Address: Blackfell Primary School, Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01919171665
Portobello Primary School
Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01914104571
England Secondary Schools
St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School
Address: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact:
Biddick Academy
Address: Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01915111600
Nearest Hospitals
| Spire Washington Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Picktree Lane, Washington, NE38 9JZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0191 418 8669 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.28 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Washington Hospital |
| Chester Le Street Hospital |
|---|
| 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: 4.01 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chester Le Street Hospital |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 482 0000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WASHINGTON PIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: PRINCESS ANNE PARK, PARK WAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7QZ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SUITE
Address: GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
HEALTH CENTRE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
SUNDERLAND TPCT DENTAL SERVICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 EDEN VILLAS, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7EJ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
I J HEALTHCARE
Address: 3 SWISS COTTAGES, VIGO LANE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9AB
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161641
RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OFFICE ROW, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EH
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4150576
WOODLANDS SURGERY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE, WASHINGTON HIGHWAY, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CENTRE, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5435555
SUNDERLAND GP ALLIANCE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GALLERIES HEALTH CTR., WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4166130
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WOODLANDS PHARMACY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 155632
GALLERIES PHARMACY
Address: INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SS
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 179997
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, NE38 7NF
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4972410
BOOTS
Address: THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7RT
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4161680
BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK
Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 102198
WELL
Address: 31 HARRATON TERRACE, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, TYNE AND WEAR, DH3 2QG
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 103135
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)
Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
4692 WASHINGTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7NF
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
WASHINGTON EYECARE LTD - WASHINGTON
Address: UNIT 77, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SD
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
R BLACK OPTICIANS
Address: 20 THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SA
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WASHINGTON)
Address: 88 ALBANY MALL, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON TOWN CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7RT
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIAN (WASHINGTON)
Address: UNIT 77 ALBANY MALL, THE GALLERIES, WASHINGTON CENTRE, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 7SD
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 2.37 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.
Heworth Station is 4.95 miles away.
Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Heworth is situated on the Durham Coast Line and is managed by Northern.
Heworth Station is an unstaffed station.