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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DL13 postcode district.

County or areaCounty Durham
Postcode districtDL13
Telephone code01388
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 19 min4:31 am – 9:50 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 13 min8:30 am – 3:43 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,828 residentsin the Stanhope & Weardale census areaMedian age 54.33,755 households72% of homes owner-occupied48% owned outright11% social rented, 16% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.2% unemployment rate52% of adults are economically active, 3,435 in work, 35% retiredMain industries: health and social work 13%, retail and wholesale 12%, education 10%Getting to work: 33% work from home, 56% go by car, 2% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle27% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages34% of adults hold a degree or higher19% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 9°CColdest month January: highs 4°C, lows -0°C1,254 mm of rain a year, 41 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December80 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -0 to 4°CJFebruary: -1 to 4°CFMarch: 0 to 6°CMApril: 2 to 9°CAMay: 4 to 12°CMJune: 7 to 15°CJJuly: 9 to 17°CJAugust: 9 to 17°CASeptember: 7 to 14°CSOctober: 5 to 11°CONovember: 2 to 7°CNDecember: -0 to 5°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksBarbary Poollake · 1.1 miBurnhope Reservoirreservoir · 1.1 miPoperd Hillhill · under a milePlover Hillhill · 1.0 miBlack Cleughvalley · under a mileElmford Cleughvalley · 1.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesIreshopeburn Allotmentsallotments · 1.1 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes71 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197014 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197932 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202647 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: 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 1.5 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 6.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband9.8% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband89% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.7% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,965 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation347 m1,138 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 326 to 454 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWeardale Hospital8.3 miGP surgerySt John's Chapel1.9 miPharmacyStanhope Chemists LTD8.8 miDentistStanhope Health Centre8.9 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryWearhead Primary Schoolages 2-11, 11 pupilsunder a mileSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL29 miRailway stationStanhope8.9 miBus stationComprehensive SchoolWolsingham13 miFerryPooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing26 miBus stops7 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DL13 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Wearhead

  • Blacksmiths Arms - Mickleton, Barnard Castle

    Bar

    52-53 Market Place, Mickleton, Barnard Castle, DL12 0JY

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThanks to Anne and Billy for making us so welcome on our recent stay in the villageS really enjoyed your ...

  • Old Well inn - Barnard Castle, Richmond

    Bar

    21 The Bank, Barnard Castle, Richmond, DL12 8PH

    19 miles away

    5 star reviewwe had our wedding reception there on 6th july 2013 it was an amazing day .. the staff food and ...

  • Feathers Inn - Stocksfield

    Gastropub

    41 Manor Road, Stocksfield, NE43 7SW

    18.3 miles away

    5 star reviewWe had lunch at The Feathers last Wednesday. It can't be described as good pub food because that would be ...

  • Sandford Arms - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bar

    13 Boroughgate Esperanto Way, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6NR

    16.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWe ate here years ago after a long journey; the meals and service was great.

  • Three Tuns Inn - Eggleston, Barnard Castle

    Bar

    48-50 Galgate Church Bank, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AH

    13.3 miles away

    4 star reviewWe visited the three tuns at egglestone after being told it was a lovely pub for food. The food its ...

 

Top restaurants in Wearhead

  • Overwater Lodge - Nenthead, Alston

    English Restaurant

    Overwater, Nenthead, Alston, CA9 3NP

    5.3 miles away

    4 star reviewMy wife and I have just eaten at Overwater Lodge. We each had a beautiful venison steak each, accompanied by ...

 

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Top shops in Wearhead

  • Save The Children - Haltwhistle

    Discount Store

    Westgate, Haltwhistle, NE49 9AG

    17.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBought a necklace for £1.00 only turned out to be 24ct gold worth £600 buzzing 😎 did go back a ...

  • Hollybush Nurseries - Hexham

    Coffee Shop

    Hollybush Bungalow, Hexham, NE46 1UD

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful setting. Wonderful plants and flowers. Great coffee. Lovely food.

  • McGee A - Prudhoe

    DIY Shop

    10 Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5HJ

    20.7 miles away

    5 star reviewthey have things that you didnt know you needed till you saw them!!!the staff are helpful very friendly and i ...

  • Cotton Tree - Mickley, Stocksfield

    Dene Workshops, West Road, Mickley, Stocksfield, NE43 7BG

    19.3 miles away

    5 star reviewA lovely relaxed feel as you wander around a huge range of beautiful fabrics. Everything you need for patchwork ...

  • Hexham Tyre and Battery Co - Prudhoe

    Prudhoe, NE42 6NP

    20.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThe most reliable tyre company i have come across and the staff very friendly. "keep it up Hexham Tyre"

 

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Top takeaways in Wearhead

  • Stanhope Fish and Chip - Stanhope

    3-5 Cross Street, Stanhope, DL13 2ND

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThe fish & chips here are absolutely gorgeous, crispy batter and no greasy chips. Thank you from a very ...

  • Lilium Garden - Prudhoe

    27 South Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5JT

    20.6 miles away

    5 star reviewNicely prepared and cooked food which is always to a high and tasty standard. Curry is always full taasting as ...

  • New Golden Rice - Hexham

    44 Priestpopple, Hexham, NE46 1PQ

    15.7 miles away

    5 star reviewLove the food from ere always go worth a try

  • China Moon - Appleby in Westmorland

    Low Wiend, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QP

    16.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWe love the food from China Moon. They're friendly and fast too. Good sweet and sour, good chow mein noodles.

 

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Top home improvement in Wearhead

  • Brian Watson Roofing - Waskerley, Consett

    Roofing Service

    Bracken Cottage, Waskerley, Consett, DH8 9DS

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI have used a Brian Watson roofing twice and would never use anyone else his work is tip top

  • Derwentside Tree Surgery - Consett

    Arborist and Tree Surgeon

    58 HallGarth, Consett, DH8 8BL

    16.1 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic job, reasonably priced. Efficient and friendly, couldn't be happier!

  • Watson Ian - Consett

    Builder

    50 Moorland Crescent, Consett, DH8 9RG

    14.9 miles away

    5 star review5 star service We have had lots of work done by Ian including roofing ,repointing and a a fitted kitchen ...

  • Wendy's Plumbing Services - Stainton Grove, Barnard Castle

    Plumber

    29 The Crescent, Stainton Grove, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UG

    19 miles away

    4 star reviewHad really bad burst in my bungalow, this lady came out to me at 4am, she was lovely fixed my ...

 

Top health and beauty in Wearhead

  • Truffle - Prudhoe

    Hairdresser

    79 Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5PU

    20.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWonderful atmosphere, great cut and colour...love it!

 

Top attractions in Wearhead

  • Tynedale Fine Art Products - Hexham

    Art Gallery

    24 Hallgate, Hexham, NE46 1XD

    15.8 miles away

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

  • Allendale Forge Studios - Hexham

    Art Gallery

    Allendale Forge Studios, Allendale market square, Hexham, NE47 9BD

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewAllendale Forge Studios is OPEN from 9am to 5pm and is a great place to visit.

  • Courtyard Gallery - Appleby in Westmorland

    Art Gallery

    32 Boroughgate, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6XG

    16.2 miles away

    5 star reviewHi we had tea and the most beautifully walnut cake there a few weeks ago, would you be able to ...

 

Top property services in Wearhead

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