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Pubs 72 Restaurants 223 Banks 12 Hotels 29 Shops 584 Supermarkets 23 Takeaways 123 Cinemas 6 Attractions 191 Business services 40 Education 246 Health and beauty 444 Home improvement 222 Property services 72

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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 mileChapman's Well Local Nature Reservehistoric site · 2.3 miDerwentcote Steel Furnacehistoric site · 2.7 miShipmaster's Hillhill · 1.1 miLintzhall Denevalley · 1.4 miMill Streamriver · 2.1 miDipton Woodwoodland · under a mileSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps

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 miPolice stationDurham Constabulary - Catchgate Police StationStanley1.1 miCash machineBestone1.1 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps

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 mileCar parkASDA Stanley Car ParkStanley, County Durham2.4 miEV chargingBe.EV Charging StationDurham1.9 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

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

Pet Groomers

Pet Groomers in Dipton

Grooming Furbulous Darling - Highfield, Rowlands Gill
One, Acre Oak, Hookergate Ln, Highfield, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AB · 3.2 mi
Top Trimz Dog Grooming and Training Centre - Leadgate, Consett
1 St Ives Rd, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PY · 2.3 mi
Dapper Dogs - Annfield Plain, Stanley
38 Derwent Terrace, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8NN · 1.4 mi
The Dog Den - Delves, Consett
Redmire Dr, Delves, Consett, DH8 7EL · 3.7 mi
Carina's Dog Grooming - Burnopfield
28 Albion Gardens, Burnopfield, NE16 6JT · 1.8 mi
A Dog's Life Grooming Salon - Stanley
65 Murray Park, Stanley, DH9 0PU · 2.7 mi
Groom at the Top - Consett
1a Aynsley Terrace, Consett, DH8 5LX · 3.4 mi
Dog Happy - Dipton, Stanley
London House, Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9AA · right here
Amy's Doghouse - Hobson
Hobson, NE16 6EE · 1.7 mi
Berry Edge Dog Grooming - Consett
53 Fenwick Way, Consett, DH8 5FE · 3.8 mi
Steph's Dog Grooming - South Moor, Stanley
256 Park Road, South Moor, Stanley, DH9 7AW · 2.5 mi
Groomios dog grooming - Stanley
9 Cumbria Pl, Stanley, DH9 0HN · 3.0 mi
Woof Diamonds P. M. A. - South Moor, Stanley
151 Holly Hill Gardens W, South Moor, Stanley, DH9 6NU · 2.8 mi
Doggy Styles Grooming Studio - Craghead, Stanley
Thomas Street, Craghead, Stanley, DH9 6EE · 4.1 mi
The Grooming Shed - Burnopfield
68 Birch Cres, Burnopfield, NE16 6JJ · 2.1 mi
Posh Dogs - Sunniside
4 Granby Cl, Sunniside, NE16 5LL · 4.6 mi
The Dog House Spa and Chill - Shotley Bridge, Consett
7A Front St, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0HH · 4.0 mi
Paw Prints Grooming - South Moor
204, Park Rd, South Moor, DH9 7AL · 2.4 mi
Dog Happy - Tantobie, Stanley
New Front St, Tantobie, Stanley, DH9 9LY · 1.8 mi
Canine Cuts - Chopwell
derwent street,chopwell, Chopwell, NE17 7HZ · 3.6 mi
Hair Of The Dog - Stanley
Mole Hill Stud Farm, Stanley, DH9 0HS · 3.3 mi
Klassy K9s Dog Grooming - Lanchester, Durham
11a Front St, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0LA · 3.9 mi
Greens Groomers - Stanley
41 Front St, Stanley, DH9 0ST · 2.4 mi

Community Centres

Community Centres in Dipton

Rowlands Gill & District Community Centre - Highfield, Rowlands Gill
Strathmore Rd, Highfield, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1JB · 2.8 mi
Messy Church Consett - Consett
Parliament Street, Consett, DH8 5DH · 3.6 mi
South Stanley Partnership - Stanley, Craghead
St Stephens Community Centre, Hollyhill Gardens East, Stanley, Craghead, DH9 6PG · 3.0 mi
Burnopfield Community Centre - Burnopfield
Syke Rd, Burnopfield, NE16 6JF · 2.0 mi
Craghead Development Trust Ltd. - Stanley
Burnside Family Centre, Mendip Terrace, Stanley, DH9 6PQ · 3.0 mi
The Hub Consett - Consett
1 Sherburn Terrace, Consett, DH8 6ND · 3.4 mi
Crookhall Community Centre - Delves, Consett
First St, Delves, Consett, DH8 7LU · 3.0 mi
Lanchester Community Association - Lanchester, Durham
Newbiggen Ln, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0PB · 3.9 mi
Quaking Houses Village Hall Association - South Moor, Stanley
Quaking Houses, Second St, South Moor, Stanley, DH9 7HQ · 2.6 mi
The Venue - Stanley
Community Centre, Wear Rd, Stanley, DH9 6AH · 2.6 mi
Dipton Jubilee Centre - Dipton, Stanley
Front St, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9DR · under a mile
Old Salvation Army Hall Shotton Colliery - Lanchester, Durham
Front Street, Lanchester, Durham, DH6 2JS · 3.7 mi
St Patricks Hall Organisation - Consett
Victoria Rd, Consett, DH8 5AX · 3.4 mi
Citizens House - Consett
Station Rd, Consett, DH8 5RL · 3.4 mi

Dog Boardings

Dog Boardings in Dipton

Fondleysett - Dipton
Fondley Sett Farm, The Ave, Dipton, DH9 9AU · under a mile
Bridge End Cat Hotel - Newlands, Ebchester
Bridge End Sawmill, Newlands, Ebchester, DH8 9JA · 4.1 mi
Day Care 4 Paws - Consett
Derwentdale Industrial Estate, 9 Bridge St, Consett, DH8 8PZ · 3.9 mi
The Barn & The Piggery - Lintzford, Rowlands Gill
Low Friarside Farm, Lintzford, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1NP · 2.5 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
Birchwood Boarding Kennels - Burnopfield
Barcus Close Lane, Burnopfield, NE16 6DL · 2.6 mi
Ivy Leaf Kennels - Burnhope
1 Barrons Way, Burnhope, DH7 0DJ · 4.0 mi
Barking Mad - High Spen
6 South St, High Spen, NE39 2HF · 3.9 mi

Car Washes

Car Washes in Dipton

Lanchester Hand Car Wash - Lanchester, Durham
A691, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RB · 3.5 mi
Stanley Hand Car Wash - Stanley
Chester Rd, Stanley, DH9 0TJ · 2.9 mi
Waves Hand Car Wash - Consett
Car Park of Tesco Store, Genesis Way, Consett, DH8 5XP · 3.8 mi
Sunnyside Hand Car Wash - Sunniside
Sunniside, NE16 5LP · 4.5 mi
Ocean Car Wash (Hand Wash) - Dipton, Burnopfield
Pickering Nook, Dipton, Burnopfield, NE16 6AX · under a mile
Burnopfield car wash - Hobson
Clough denne, Hobson, NE16 6AY · 1.3 mi

Dog Walkings

Dog Walkings in Dipton

Lets Walk Dogs - Burnopfield
3 Anderson Court, Burnopfield, NE16 6LY · 2.4 mi
Mutts Miles - Dipton
8 Robson Terrace, Dipton, DH9 9JL · under a mile
Uncle Eric's Pet Care Services - Delves, Consett
31 Ford Street, Delves, Consett, DH8 7AE · 3.5 mi
Puppy Steps Dog Walking Services - Delves, Consett
22 Lumley Dr, Delves, Consett, DH8 7DS · 3.2 mi

Photographers

Photographers in Dipton

Takeone Photography - Winlaton, Blaydon
86 Beverley Dr, Winlaton, Blaydon, NE21 6HQ · 5.0 mi
Gary Anthony Photography - Stanley
13 Ridley St, Stanley, DH9 0PD · 2.7 mi
Elaine Rose Pet Photography - Consett
2 North St Crook Hall, Consett, DH8 7NA · 3.1 mi
Painted With Light - Consett
12 Ovington Close, Consett, DH8 7NY · 3.7 mi

Wedding Entertainment

Wedding Entertainment in Dipton

Lumley Castle - Sherburn Village, Durham
52 Middleham Road Old Elvet Chester-le-Street, Sherburn Village, Durham, DH3 4NX · 8.3 mi

Bowling Alleys

Bowling Alleys in Dipton

Consett Park Bowling Club - Consett
Consett, DH8 0AA · 3.6 mi

Event Photographies

Event Photographies in Dipton

David E Williams Photography - Shotley Bridge, Consett
13A Front St, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0HH · 4.0 mi

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