Overview for Brasside, DURHAM, DH1 5SA

Introduction

Durham is a cathedral city and civil parish in the county of Durham, England. It is the county town and contains the headquarters of Durham County Council, the unitary authority which governs the district of County Durham. It had a population of 48,069 at the 2011 Census.

The city was built on a meander of the River Wear, which surrounds the centre on three sides and creates a narrow neck on the fourth. The surrounding land is hilly, except along the Wear's floodplain to the north and southeast.

Durham was founded in 995 by Anglo-Saxon monks seeking a place safe from Viking raids to house the relics of St Cuthbert. The church the monks built lasted only a century, as it was replaced by the present Durham Cathedral after the Norman Conquest; together with Durham Castle it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the 1070s until 1836 the city was part of the County Palatine of Durham, a semi-independent jurisdiction ruled by the bishops of Durham which acted as a buffer between the kingdoms of England and Scotland. In 1346 the Battle of Neville's Cross was fought immediately outside the city, resulting in an English victory, and in 1650 the cathedral was used to house Scottish prisoners after the Battle of Dunbar. During the Industrial Revolution the Durham coalfield was heavily exploited, and there were several collieries close to the city; although the pits have closed, the annual Durham Miners' Gala continues. Historically, Durham was also known for the manufacture of hoisery, carpets, and mustard.

The city is the home of Durham University, which was founded in 1832 and therefore has a claim to be the third-oldest university in England. The university is a significant employer, alongside the local and national government and the University Hospital of North Durham, and the city has a significant tourism sector. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city centre.

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Summary for Brasside, DURHAM, DH1 5SA

North East
This postcode is in the parish of
Framwellgate Moor
in
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
within
County Durham
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near DH1 5SA

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
16
In Progress
35
Completed
4
Cancelled
14

Road Safety near DH1 5SA

Details of personal injury accidents in and around DH1 5SA that have been reported to Durham Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near DH1 5SA

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Durham and nearby Videos From YouTube

Pelton Fell From the air - 2020

Short drone video of Pelton Fell in June 2020.

Channel: Paul Hedley (View Channel)

Published: 26 Jun 2020

Police

This area is policed by Durham Constabulary.

Durham Constabulary split their policing area into 71 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Durham (Newton Hall) neighbourhood.

Durham Constabulary

Durham (Newton Hall) Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
53
Dec 2023
49
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
19
Dec 2023
24
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
17
Dec 2023
6

Member of UK Parliament

Unfortunately, Parliamentary details are not available for this postcode.

Most Recent House Sales for DH1 5SA

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for DH1 5SA

Latitude
54.805829
Longitude
-1.569531

Residents at DH1 5SA

Households
2
Male
2
Female
0
People per Household
1.00

Sunrise and Sunset at DH1 5SA

Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
18:37

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

DH1 5SA is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear12.83%
Cloudy74.51%
Rain8.99%
Windy2.78%
Other0.89%

Population

County Durham
520,000

Deprivation Index

65.0 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Companies Registered at DH1 5SA

Active
None

Postcode Details for DH1 5SA

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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