Consett South
Ward in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.846, -1.856 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 09 50 |
| Dialling code: | 01207 (Consett) |
Consett South is an electoral ward covering the southern part of the former iron‑and‑steel town of Consett in County Durham, in the north‑east of England. It sits on the fringes of the Pennines and close to open moorland, so residents benefit from ready access to countryside and walking routes while still being within commuting distance of larger centres such as Newcastle upon Tyne.
The area’s identity is strongly shaped by its industrial past – the rise and fall of the local steelworks in the 19th and 20th centuries profoundly altered its economy and community. Since the closures of heavy industry there has been steady regeneration: former industrial sites have given way to housing, light industry and retail, and a lively local civic culture centred on community groups, sports clubs and heritage initiatives keeps the town’s history and social life vibrant.
Postcode districts covering Consett South
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 13.7 miles22 km
- Sunderland 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Darlington 24.8 miles40 km
- South Shields 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Gateshead 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Washington 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Durham 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Wallsend 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Newburn 10.5 miles17 km
- Whitley Bay 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Blyth 23.1 miles37.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Consett Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Castleside Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Healeyfield Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Consett North Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Delves Lane Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Benfieldside Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Leadgate Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Leadgate and Medomsley Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Shotley Low Quarter Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Medomsley Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Ebchester Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Muggleswick Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Consett South
DH8 8BN, DH8 8AS, DH8 5YP, DH8 8AX, DH8 7PA, DH8 8BJ, DH8 9BA, DH8 8HP, DH8 8AT … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 28.8 miles46.4 km
- Stocksfield Railway Station 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Prudhoe Railway Station 8.3 miles13.3 km
Hotels near Consett South Ad
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Brown Horse Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Beamish Park Hotel 3 8 miles12.9 km
- The Bay Horse Hotel Wolsingham 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Michelangelos 9.9 miles16 km
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Hotel 52 - Stanley 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
Schools in Consett South
- Moorside Primary Academy Primary
- St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Primary
- The Grove Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Beamish Museum Museum 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Ravensworth Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.4 miles18.4 km
- University of Durham University 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Old Park Country house 12.9 miles20.7 km
- St James' Park Stadium 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 13 miles20.9 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles21.2 km