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Bowling Alleys 1 Car Servicing 1 Car Washes 4 Community Centres 19 Dj Hire 1 Dog Boardings 4 Dog Walkings 7 Event Photographies 1 Fireworks Entertainment 1 Pet Groomers 26 Photographers 3

Other Amenities in Lanchester

Attractions 179 Banks 11 Business services 51 Cinemas 6 Education 261 Health and beauty 447 Home improvement 244 Hotels 26 Property services 71 Pubs 86 Restaurants 209 Shops 620 Supermarkets 24 Takeaways 124

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Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DH7 postcode district.

County or areaCounty Durham

Postcode districtDH7

Telephone code01207

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 20 min4:28 am – 9:48 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 13 min8:28 am – 3:41 pm

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People5,993 residentsin the Lanchester census areaMedian age 49.82,761 households75% of homes owner-occupied46% owned outright12% social rented, 13% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

Work and commuting3.9% unemployment rate53% of adults are economically active, 2,505 in work, 34% retiredMain industries: health and social work 15%, education 14%, retail and wholesale 13%Getting to work: 30% work from home, 62% go by car, 2% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle41% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher17% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C776 mm of rain a year, 19 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December51 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)

Nearby landmarksChapman's Well Local Nature Reservehistoric site · 1.9 miDowfit Hillhill · under a milePontop Pikemountain · 3.5 miWaters' Meetingwater · under a mileLead Hillhill · 1.3 miWall Nookhistoric site · 3.3 miLanchester Valleyvalley · 1.3 miDeanery Woodwoodland · under a mileSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps

Parks and green spacesThe Greenpark · under a mileMargery Flatts Allotmentsallotments · under a mileAnnfield Plain Parkpark · 2.1 mi · 5 haMemorial Parkpark · 2.5 mi · 7 haSource: 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 197948 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 13 Sep 202643 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 4.4 · PM_2.5 5.2 · PM₁₀ 8.0 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM_2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband56% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband92% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.8% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,783 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation116 m381 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 105 to 231 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalSouth Moor Hospital3.2 miGP surgeryLanchester Medical Centre7 surgeries within 2 milesunder a milePharmacyLanchester Pharmacyright hereDentistWestlands Dental Studioright herePolice stationDurham Constabulary - Catchgate Police StationStanley2.9 miCash machineRontec - Annfield Plain, Annfield Plain2.2 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps

SchoolsWithin 2 mi4 schools3 primary, 1 secondaryPrimaryLanchester Endowed Parochial Primary Schoolages 2-11, 455 pupilsunder a milePrimaryAll Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchesterages 3-11, 165 pupilsunder a mileSecondarySt Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchesterages 11-18, 1,240 pupilsunder a mileCollegeDerwentside College4.3 miUniversityUniversity of Durham7.7 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools

Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL15 miRailway stationChester-le-Street6.8 miBus stationSt Bede's School GroundsLanchesterunder a mileFerryNewcastle International Ferry TerminalRoyal Quays17 miBus stops37 within a mileEV chargingBe.EV Charging StationDurham2 charging points within a mileunder a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DH7 postcode district.

Pet Groomers

Pet Groomers in Lanchester

Klassy K9s Dog Grooming - Lanchester, Durham
11a Front St, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0LA · right here
Treats Pet Services - Cornsay Colliery, Durham
2 Marleys Houses, Cornsay Colliery, Durham, DH7 9DE · 2.4 mi
Dapper Dogs - Annfield Plain, Stanley
38 Derwent Terrace, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8NN · 2.5 mi
Willow dog grooming - Esh, Durham
21 Willow Park, Esh, Durham, DH7 9FF · 2.7 mi
Steph's Dog Grooming - South Moor, Stanley
256 Park Road, South Moor, Stanley, DH9 7AW · 3.0 mi
Paw Prints Grooming - South Moor
204, Park Rd, South Moor, DH9 7AL · 3.0 mi
Dusty Dogwash - Langley Park, Durham
34 Quebec St, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9UU · 3.1 mi
Langley Bark - Langley Park, Durham
48 Front St, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9XB · 3.2 mi
Woof Diamonds P. M. A. - South Moor, Stanley
151 Holly Hill Gardens W, South Moor, Stanley, DH9 6NU · 3.3 mi
Top Trimz Dog Grooming and Training Centre - Leadgate, Consett
1 St Ives Rd, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PY · 3.6 mi
The Dog Den - Delves, Consett
Redmire Dr, Delves, Consett, DH8 7EL · 3.7 mi
Doggy Styles Grooming Studio - Craghead, Stanley
Thomas Street, Craghead, Stanley, DH9 6EE · 3.7 mi
Greens Groomers - Stanley
41 Front St, Stanley, DH9 0ST · 3.8 mi
Dog Happy - Dipton, Stanley
London House, Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9AA · 3.9 mi
Grace's Grooms - Edmondsley, Durham
Wordsworth Gardens, Dipton, Edmondsley, Durham, DH9 9LF · 4.0 mi
A Dog's Life Grooming Salon - Stanley
65 Murray Park, Stanley, DH9 0PU · 4.1 mi
Dog Happy - Tantobie, Stanley
New Front St, Tantobie, Stanley, DH9 9LY · 4.3 mi
Groomios dog grooming - Stanley
9 Cumbria Pl, Stanley, DH9 0HN · 4.3 mi
Groom at the Top - Consett
1a Aynsley Terrace, Consett, DH8 5LX · 4.4 mi
Tidy Tails - Sacriston, Durham
25 Front St, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6JS · 4.5 mi
Mo?s Mutts - Sacriston, Durham
Sacriston, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6PT · 4.6 mi
Berry Edge Dog Grooming - Consett
53 Fenwick Way, Consett, DH8 5FE · 4.8 mi
Hair Of The Dog - Stanley
Mole Hill Stud Farm, Stanley, DH9 0HS · 4.9 mi
Shear Pawfection Dog Groomers - Durham
The Gin Gan, High Wooley Farm, Stanley, Durham, DL15 9AP · 5.2 mi
Paddys Paws - Bearpark, Durham
117 Taylor Ave, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AX · 5.3 mi
The Dog House Spa and Chill - Shotley Bridge, Consett
7A Front St, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0HH · 5.8 mi

Community Centres

Community Centres in Lanchester

Lanchester Community Association - Lanchester, Durham
Newbiggen Ln, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0PB · under a mile
Quaking Houses Village Hall Association - South Moor, Stanley
Quaking Houses, Second St, South Moor, Stanley, DH9 7HQ · 2.4 mi
Quebec Village Hall - Quebec
Quebec, DH7 9DQ · 2.5 mi
Hamsteels Community Centre - Esh Winning, Durham
Western Ave, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9LS · 3.3 mi
Craghead Development Trust Ltd. - Stanley
Burnside Family Centre, Mendip Terrace, Stanley, DH9 6PQ · 3.5 mi
South Stanley Partnership - Stanley, Craghead
St Stephens Community Centre, Hollyhill Gardens East, Stanley, Craghead, DH9 6PG · 3.5 mi
Crookhall Community Centre - Delves, Consett
First St, Delves, Consett, DH8 7LU · 3.6 mi
The Venue - Stanley
Community Centre, Wear Rd, Stanley, DH9 6AH · 3.6 mi
Dipton Jubilee Centre - Dipton, Stanley
Front St, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9DR · 3.8 mi
Citizens House - Consett
Station Rd, Consett, DH8 5RL · 4.1 mi
The Hub Consett - Consett
1 Sherburn Terrace, Consett, DH8 6ND · 4.1 mi
Witton Gilbert Village Hall Association- Cooper Hall - Witton Gilbert, Durham
Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF · 4.2 mi
St Patricks Hall Organisation - Consett
Victoria Rd, Consett, DH8 5AX · 4.3 mi
Waterhouses Village Hall - Waterhouses, Durham
7 Station Street, Waterhouses, Durham, DH7 9AS · 4.3 mi
Messy Church Consett - Consett
Parliament Street, Consett, DH8 5DH · 4.4 mi
The Fulforth Centre - Sacriston, Durham
Front St, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6JT · 4.4 mi
The Hut - Bearpark, Durham
21 Chestnut Grove, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7LJ · 5.1 mi
Bearpark Community Centre - Bearpark, Durham
Institute Terrace, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AG · 5.2 mi
Tow Law Community Association - Tow Law, Bishop Auckland
Ironworks Rd, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4AW · 6.0 mi

Dog Walkings

Dog Walkings in Lanchester

Puppy Steps Dog Walking Services - Delves, Consett
22 Lumley Dr, Delves, Consett, DH8 7DS · 3.2 mi
Uncle Eric's Pet Care Services - Delves, Consett
31 Ford Street, Delves, Consett, DH8 7AE · 3.3 mi
Zen Hounds - Langley Park, Durham
53 Park Dr, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9TE · 3.4 mi
Soapy Mutts Dog Wash - Stanley
Windsor Terrace, Stanley, DH9 9EL · 3.8 mi
Mutts Miles - Dipton
8 Robson Terrace, Dipton, DH9 9JL · 4.3 mi
Maries Pet Care Services - Bearpark, Durham
21 Blackburn Close, Bearpark, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7TQ · 4.8 mi
Dog On The Run - Bearpark, Durham
8 Middlewood, Ushaw Moor, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7RB · 5.0 mi

Dog Boardings

Dog Boardings in Lanchester

Ivy Leaf Kennels - Burnhope
1 Barrons Way, Burnhope, DH7 0DJ · 1.3 mi
Greencroft Dog Day Care, & Mutts Menu Raw Dog Food Specialist. - Annfield Plain, Stanley
Unit 5/6/7 Willow One Way Ind Est, Greencroft Industrial Park, Parkhead, Stanley DH9 7XP, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7DT · 2.0 mi
Fondleysett - Dipton
Fondley Sett Farm, The Ave, Dipton, DH9 9AU · 3.3 mi
Day Care 4 Paws - Consett
Derwentdale Industrial Estate, 9 Bridge St, Consett, DH8 8PZ · 4.9 mi

Car Washes

Car Washes in Lanchester

Lanchester Hand Car Wash - Lanchester, Durham
A691, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RB · under a mile
Stanley Hand Car Wash - Stanley
Chester Rd, Stanley, DH9 0TJ · 4.0 mi
Waves Hand Car Wash - Consett
Car Park of Tesco Store, Genesis Way, Consett, DH8 5XP · 4.4 mi
Burnopfield car wash - Hobson
Clough denne, Hobson, NE16 6AY · 4.8 mi

Photographers

Photographers in Lanchester

Elaine Rose Pet Photography - Consett
2 North St Crook Hall, Consett, DH8 7NA · 3.7 mi
Painted With Light - Consett
12 Ovington Close, Consett, DH8 7NY · 3.9 mi
Gary Anthony Photography - Stanley
13 Ridley St, Stanley, DH9 0PD · 4.0 mi

Car Servicing

Car Servicing in Lanchester

CLS Dual Fuel - Witton Gilbert, Durham
31 Burnside, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6SE · 4.3 mi

Dj Hire

Dj Hire in Lanchester

Disco Dynamite - Ushaw Moor, Durham
8 Elm Grove, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NP · 5.5 mi

Fireworks Entertainment

Fireworks Entertainment in Lanchester

Blackhall Mill Community Centre - Newcastle upon Tyne
20- River View, Newcastle upon Tyne, DH9 7XN · 1.9 mi

Bowling Alleys

Bowling Alleys in Lanchester

Consett Park Bowling Club - Consett
Consett, DH8 0AA · 4.8 mi

Event Photographies

Event Photographies in Lanchester

David E Williams Photography - Shotley Bridge, Consett
13A Front St, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0HH · 5.8 mi

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M&D Patrick Motors - Newfield, Cornsay Colliery
Parklands Hope Street Charlotte Street, Newfield, Cornsay Colliery, DH2 2SR
5.5 miles away
Kwik Fit (482 Westgate Road) - Newcastle upon Tyne
482 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9BL
11.2 miles away
Turners Of Sedgefield - Sedgefield
72 Hart Lane Salter's Lane, Sedgefield, TS21 3EE
16.1 miles away

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