Overview for Buttermere Crescent, DURHAM, DH6 2UN

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 Buttermere Crescent, DURHAM, DH6 2UN

North East
This postcode is in the parish of
South Hetton
in
Shotton and South Hetton
within
County Durham
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near DH6 2UN

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
19
In Progress
26
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near DH6 2UN

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Buttermere Crescent, DH6 2UN that have been reported to Durham Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near DH6 2UN

View traffic levels near Buttermere Crescent, DH6 2UN from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Buttermere Crescent, DH6 2UN and the surrounding area

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Durham and nearby Videos From YouTube

Durham Cathedral

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Channel: MrRichcoop (View Channel)

Published: 24 Mar 2019

Police

This area is policed by Durham Constabulary.

Durham Constabulary split their policing area into 71 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) neighbourhood.

Durham Constabulary

Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Easington parliamentary constituency.

Easington is a constituency in the North East region of England. The seat has been held by Grahame Morris (Labour) since May 2010.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Buttermere Crescent, DH6 2UN

6 BUTTERMERE CRESCENT, DH6 2UN
14 Jun 2019
£129,950
1 BUTTERMERE CRESCENT, DH6 2UN
31 Jul 2018
£80,000
6 BUTTERMERE CRESCENT, DH6 2UN
17 Jun 2016
£126,000
3 BUTTERMERE CRESCENT, DH6 2UN
29 Aug 2008
£127,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for DH6 2UN

Latitude
54.804722
Longitude
-1.419916

Residents at DH6 2UN

Households
6
Male
8
Female
6
People per Household
2.33

Sunrise and Sunset at DH6 2UN

Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
20:31

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

DH6 2UN is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear13.72%
Cloudy74.49%
Rain8.33%
Windy3.38%
Other0.08%

Population

County Durham
520,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at DH6 2UN

Active
None

Postcode Details for DH6 2UN

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

18 Apr 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views from Traffic Scotland to Roadworks within Scotland
15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
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