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Knitsley County Durham

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Local servicesHospitalShotley Bridge Hospital2.5 miGP surgeryConsett Medical Centre2 surgeries within 2 miles1.2 miPharmacyBoots5 pharmacies within 2 miles1.2 miDentistDental Surgery1.2 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi15 schools10 primary, 1 secondary, 1 independent, 2 special, 1 nurseryPrimaryDelves Lane Primary Schoolages 2-11, 274 pupilsunder a mileIndependentDelta Independent Schoolages 13-16, 46 pupils1.4 miSecondaryConsett Academyages 11-18, 1,493 pupils1.7 miCollegeDerwentside College1.2 miUniversityUniversity of Durham11.2 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL15 miRailway stationWolsingham7.7 miBus stationConsett Bus Station Stand A1.3 miFerryNewcastle International Ferry TerminalRoyal Quays19 miBus stops37 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DH8 postcode district.

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County or areaCounty Durham
Postcode districtDH8
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 20 min4:29 am – 9:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 12 min8:29 am – 3:41 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People10,187 residentsin the Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill census areaMedian age 39.24,458 households63% of homes owner-occupied28% owned outright23% social rented, 14% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting5.6% unemployment rate62% of adults are economically active, 4,729 in work, 21% retiredMain industries: health and social work 16%, retail and wholesale 14%, manufacturing 11%Getting to work: 22% work from home, 69% go by car, 3% take public transport, 7% walk or cycle45% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages27% of adults hold a degree or higher18% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 97%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month December: highs 6°C, lows 1°C852 mm of rain a year, 20 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November52 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 9 to 17°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 to 19°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksPontop Pikemountain · 3.5 miWhinny Hillhill · 1.3 miCastle Hillhill · 1.4 miRabbitbank Woodwoodland · under a mileHigh House Woodwoodland · under a mileBlack Poollake · 3.3 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesConsett Parkpark · 1.6 mi · 8 haFawcett Parkpark · 1.5 miFell Side Allotment Gardensallotments · under a mileAllensfordpark · 2.0 mi · 5 haSherburn Parkplaying field · 1.5 miConsett Rugby Football Clubplaying field · 1.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes51 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197010 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197944 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 13 Sep 202641 mi away, Sedbergh, CumbriaSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 3.3 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband92% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband98% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.3% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)4,655 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation186 m610 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 149 to 252 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





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60 Property services in Knitsley in 7 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Knitsley

  • Kings Head - Lanchester, Durham

    Wine Bar

    1 Station Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0EX

    3.6 miles away

    5 star reviewHave just had 2 nights staying and eating hear and it was fantastic !! good room ,good food, and ...

  • Bluebell Inn - Stanley

    Night Club

    6 High Street Beamish Burn Road, Stanley, DH9 0LR

    6.6 miles away

    5 star reviewSuper. Been today with 14 friends for Sunday lunch. I can highly recommend it. The food was excellent and the ...

  • Club F - Stanley

    Night Club

    6 High Street, Stanley, DH9 0DQ

    6.1 miles away

    5 star reviewYou only live once - Try it you might like it

  • Coxhoe Fish Bar - Coxhoe

    Bar

    25 Blackgate E, Coxhoe, DH6 4AL

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely food, nice brown chips, fish is beautiful. The staff are lovely too, good quality food.

  • Glendenning Arms - Witton Gilbert, Durham

    Bar

    56 Hope Street Front Street, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6SY

    7.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGood pint and good atmosphere

 

Top restaurants in Knitsley

  • Lowfell Fish Bar - Low fell, Gateshead

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    2 Wesley Street, Low fell, Gateshead, NE9 5YN

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBest fish and chips we've had since we were children

  • Made Deli Newcastle - Newcastle upon Tyne

    Breakfast Restaurant

    5 Station Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JR

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWas a surprise to find such a plentiful sandwich shop on my way down from manors metro to the quayside. ...

  • Royal Balti - Spennymoor

    Asian Restaurant

    10 King Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6QQ

    13 miles away

    5 star reviewFab food Naz and team very welcoming. Best restaurant in spenny

  • Jamdani - Newcastle upon Tyne

    Asian Restaurant

    3 The Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4JB

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewwas a few months back we visited here, but i can honestly say the food we had was outstanding, really ...

  • Spice Island - Shildon

    Chesapeake Restaurant

    100 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AQ

    15.6 miles away

    4 star reviewBeen going every yr on our anniversary since.. 23 yrs ago ,good service good food very friendly :)

 

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Top shops in Knitsley

  • UK Auto Spares & Salvage - Shildon

    Auto Parts Store

    159 Neasham Road, Shildon, DL4 1HF

    16.1 miles away

    5 star reviewShop here, shelved items, loads cheaper, why pay top dollar, pleasant, people, an exoerirbce, ring and part can b picked ...

  • Edo - Newcastle upon Tyne

    Tailor

    13a Clayton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4RP

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewTop notch men’s wear. Discerning taste, unique garments. Friendly and great service.

  • SignFX - Durham

    Print Shop

    Durham, DH7 8ER

    10.6 miles away

    5 star reviewHad some word signs done for my bathroom. Quick great prices and really gave the finishing touches

  • Brides & Beauty - Gateshead

    Bridal Shop

    316 Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BQ

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewA one stop shop for all your wedding day we got bridesmaids dresses suits car and an excellent photographer a ...

  • Pattison's - Low Fell, Gateshead

    Gift Shop

    529-531 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5EY

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewgreat card shop everything you would want was recomended to me dont go any where else and good prices too ...

 

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  • Kler's - Wallsend

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    58 Orde Ave, Wallsend, NE28 7AZ

    17.1 miles away

    5 star reviewFood is always so fresh and it is amazing I come when I need food it is so great

  • Willow Chippy - Wallsend

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    4 Willow Grove, Wallsend, NE28 6PN

    16.4 miles away

    5 star reviewBest fish and chipsever tasted .delivery spot on ,would highly recomend giving the Willow a try,you wont be dissapointed

  • Magpie Chippy - North Shields

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    75 Ripley Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7RW

    18.7 miles away

    5 star reviewmassive thank you to staff for there donation to www.gofundme.com/hopesfunds £73.00 was posted and can be viewed at the above ...

  • Stargate Fish Shop - Ryton

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    1 Hawthorn Gardens, Ryton, NE40 3ED

    9.8 miles away

    4 star reviewBest chippy around. Deliteful food n excellent service

  • Golden Bull - Jarrow

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    17 Grange Road, Jarrow, NE32 3JY

    16.9 miles away

    4 star reviewThese do the best chips ever!!

 

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  • K9 Clippers - Newcastle upon Tyne

    Hairdresser

    179 Coast Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7RR

    15.3 miles away

    5 star reviewitake my cat millie roughly every 3or 4 months for her claws clipped and her coat groomed i find them ...

  • Scissor Sisters - Newcastle upon Tyne

    Hairdresser

    6 Moulton Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3RL

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewI am 63 died black hair and in a terrible mess they have cut coloured my hair it is fantastic ...

  • Rioz - Washington

    Hairdresser

    58 The Galleries, Washington, NE38 7SD

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewJust had my hair done here and had to write a review. Amazing job taking my hair from brown ...

  • Diva Hairdressing - Hebburn

    Hairdresser

    41 Station Road, Hebburn, NE31 1LA

    15.7 miles away

    5 star reviewLove having my hair styled by Tracy

  • American Nails - Shildon

    Cosmetics

    75 Church Street, Shildon, DL4 1DT

    15.6 miles away

    4 star reviewReally sturdy long lasting nails

 

Top attractions in Knitsley

  • Sidegate Gallery - Sunniside, Newcastle upon Tyne

    Art Gallery

    Gateshead Road, Sunniside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 5LG

    8.8 miles away

    5 star reviewIf it could be possible the shop has actually got better! The food is delicious and all fresh and cooked ...

  • Tynedale Fine Art Products - Hexham

    Art Gallery

    24 Hallgate, Hexham, NE46 1XD

    14.3 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely shop and lots to buy and browse. Owned and run by the artist Ben Haslam who has his own ...

  • Aqualand - Swalwell, Gateshead

    Aquarium

    4 Front Street Swalwell, Swalwell, Gateshead, NE16 3DW

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI love this shop, Staff are extremely friendly & happy to help they have everything you need for your fish. ...

 

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Top education in Knitsley

  • Andy Tait School of motoring - Sunderland

    Driving School

    Bathgate Avenue, Sunderland, SR5 4RE

    16.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI started my driving lessons with Andy after being messed about by 2 previous different instructors. He was reccomended to ...