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Pubs 56 Restaurants 188 Banks 5 Hotels 9 Shops 175 Supermarkets 23 Takeaways 122 Cinemas 8 Attractions 106 Business services 3 Education 184 Health and beauty 197 Home improvement 143 Leisure 3 Property services 57

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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DH9 postcode district.

County or areaCounty Durham

Postcode districtDH9

Telephone code01207

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 21 min4:28 am – 9:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 12 min8:29 am – 3:41 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People7,683 residentsin the Catchgate & Dipton census areaMedian age 44.73,617 households53% of homes owner-occupied29% owned outright29% social rented, 18% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

Work and commuting6.4% unemployment rate52% of adults are economically active, 3,059 in work, 27% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 17%, health and social work 15%, manufacturing 13%Getting to work: 19% work from home, 69% go by car, 5% take public transport, 6% walk or cycle48% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

Education and languages20% of adults hold a degree or higher26% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 20°C, lows 11°CColdest month December: highs 7°C, lows 2°C804 mm of rain a year, 17 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November45 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 landmarksPontop Pikemountain · under a mileSimpson's Hillhill · under a mileShipmaster's Hillhill · 1.1 miLintzhall Denevalley · 1.4 miMill Streamriver · 2.1 miDipton Woodwoodland · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names

Parks and green spacesAnnfield Plain Parkpark · 1.8 mi · 5 haHobson Golf Clubgolf course · 1.8 mi · 48 haMemorial Parkpark · 2.5 mi · 7 haDerwent Walk Country Parkpark · 3.8 mi · 125 haQuakinghouse Hill Allotment Gardensallotments · 1.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace

Earthquakes48 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197010 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197946 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 13 Sep 202645 mi away, Sedbergh, CumbriaSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea

Air qualityNO₂ 5.1 · PM_2.5 5.3 · PM₁₀ 7.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM_2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband86% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)3,798 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation234 m768 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 96 to 310 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalSouth Moor Hospital3.1 miGP surgeryDipton Surgery4 surgeries within 2 milesright herePharmacyDipton Pharmacy2 pharmacies within 2 milesright hereDentistSmile In Durham1.8 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service

SchoolsWithin 2 mi8 schools7 primary, 1 specialPrimaryCollierley Nursery and Primary Schoolages 2-11, 147 pupilsunder a milePrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Diptonages 3-11, 141 pupilsunder a mileSecondaryTanfield Schoolages 11-16, 739 pupils2.1 miCollegeDerwentside College3.6 miUniversityUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne9.0 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools

Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL11 miRailway stationBlaydon6.3 miBus stationTanfield Comprehensive SchoolTanfield Lea2.0 miFerryNewcastle International Ferry TerminalRoyal Quays15 miBus stops46 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DH9 postcode district.

Electricians

Electricians in Dipton

Brian Cutmore - Stanley
16 Landseer Close, Stanley, DH9 6TA · 2.6 mi
Caretaker Maintenance - Catchgate, Stanley
12 Elm Terrace, Catchgate, Stanley, DH9 8LH · 1.2 mi
D E R Electrical - Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne
30 The Foxhills, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5UU · 4.9 mi
Easy Services 24hr - Stanley
13 Nightingale Place, Stanley, DH9 6XG · 3.3 mi
Ian McCrory Electrical Services - Consett
21a Bessemer Street, Consett, DH8 5SS · 3.7 mi
Ivan Fairless Electrical Contractors - Marley Hill, Newcastle Upon Tyne
2 Birk Heads, Marley Hill, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5EL · 4.4 mi
J K D Electrical Services - Leadgate, Consett
10 Dere Park, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 6DG · 2.3 mi
James Alsop - Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne
20 Plover Drive, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6LR · 2.3 mi
L R Ward Electricals - Stanley
15 Langley Terrace, Stanley, DH9 7TT · 1.7 mi
McVickers - Greencroft Industrial Park, Stanley
2 Woodland Court, Greencroft Industrial Park, Stanley, DH9 7BF · 2.0 mi
R L S Electrical Services - Rowlands Gill
1 Gill Burn, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2PT · 3.3 mi
Spec Electrical Contractors - Blackhill, Consett
6 Derwent Mews, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8TU · 3.7 mi
Stewart & Pickersgill Electrical Contractors - Blackhill, Consett
23 Braemar Court, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8TZ · 4.1 mi
Whickham Electrical Services - Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne
25 Carrsyde Close, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5UD · 4.8 mi

Plumbers

Plumbers in Dipton

Asm Plumbing & Heating Services - Rowlands Gill
49 Barkwood Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2LE · 3.1 mi
Derwentside Solutions - Stanley
2 Whinside, Stanley, DH9 8AU · 2.1 mi
Glyn Hewitson Plumbing Services - Rowlands Gill
40 Deneway, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1BB · 3.9 mi
Hordon & Sons - Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne
35 Ancaster Road, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5BQ · 5.0 mi
J G Clement - Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne
6 Havelock Terrace, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7JQ · 3.7 mi
L J S Plumbing & Heating - Consett
75 The Chequers, Consett, DH8 7EQ · 3.8 mi
Mr Gary McVittie - Stanley
8 Woodside Terrace, Stanley, DH9 7HG · 2.6 mi
P Kirby - Stanley
4 Moor View Terrace, Stanley, DH9 8PB · 1.7 mi
Paul a Cunningham - Stanley
10 Wylam Street, Stanley, DH9 6EY · 4.0 mi
Plumbing Emergency - Stanley
11 Bourne Court, Stanley, DH9 0XR · 3.0 mi
Plumbwise Ne - Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne
2 Poplar Avenue, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6HZ · 2.1 mi
R C Plumbing & Heating Engineer - Stanley
Pockley Riding School Pockley Building Farm, Stanley, DH9 0RZ · 4.7 mi
R Hemsley - Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne
61 Briardene, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6LJ · 1.9 mi
S Bowen - Grange Villa, Chester Le Street
64 Queen Street, Grange Villa, Chester Le Street, DH2 3LT · 4.9 mi
Spik'n'span - Leadgate, Consett
36 Durham Road, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7RJ · 2.3 mi
Taylor G H - Smailes Lane, Rowlands Gill
Linden, Smailes Lane, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1JF · 2.9 mi

Carpenters

Carpenters in Dipton

A P M Joinery Services - Beamish, Stanley
4 Nicholsons Terrace, Beamish, Stanley, DH9 0TG · 4.5 mi
Brian Julian - Craghead, Stanley
3 Front Street, Craghead, Stanley, DH9 6DS · 4.0 mi
Concert Trade Frames - Consett
8d Number One Industrial Estate, Consett, DH8 6SS · 3.0 mi
D P Blaney Joinery - Dipton, Stanley
23 Fairhills Avenue, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9DY · under a mile
HC Joinery - Annfield Plain, Stanley
Morrison Industrial Estate North, Unit 17, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7RU · 1.9 mi
J Daniels - Stanley
2 Beamish Street, Stanley, DH9 8AH · 2.4 mi
Les Frizzell - Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1 Fairfield Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5BT · 5.0 mi
Manorwood Joinery - Winlaton Mill, Blaydon On Tyne
16 Noel Avenue, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon On Tyne, NE21 6SH · 4.8 mi
Taylor made Woodwork - Tantobie, Stanley
14 South View, Tantobie, Stanley, DH9 9TH · 1.5 mi
Woodcraft Joinery Services - Consett
14 Pont View, Consett, DH8 6JD · 2.4 mi

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Top Electricians in Dipton

S Electrical - Ryton
Craigmillar Woodside Road, Ryton, NE40 3BP
6.5 miles away
B F Electrical - Durham
22 Lumley Road, Durham, DH1 5NR
9.1 miles away
A B Electrics - Cramlington
11 Walkerburn, Cramlington, NE23 6LU
15.1 miles away
Gordon Slater Electrics Ferryhill - Ferryhill
33 Church Lane, Ferryhill, DL17 8LP
15.4 miles away

Top Plumbers in Dipton

Gordon Heating & Plumbing - Wallsend
534 Station Road North, Wallsend, NE28 8NR
12.2 miles away
A D Brown Plumbing & Heating - Whitley Bay
61 Beech Grove, Whitley Bay, NE26 3PL
16.6 miles away

Top Carpenters in Dipton

P M Joinery Services - South Shields
2 Rydal Gardens, South Shields, NE34 0EB
15 miles away