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 miles
- Sunderland 17.8 miles
- Darlington 24.8 miles
- South Shields 19.7 miles
- Gateshead 12.5 miles
- Washington 14.2 miles
- Durham 12.4 miles
- Wallsend 17.1 miles
- Newburn 10.5 miles
- Whitley Bay 20.9 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 15.3 miles
- Blyth 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Consett Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Castleside Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Healeyfield Parish 1.1 miles
- Consett North Ward 1.2 miles
- Delves Lane Ward 1.5 miles
- Benfieldside Ward 1.7 miles
- Leadgate Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Leadgate and Medomsley Ward 2.5 miles
- Shotley Low Quarter Parish 2.7 miles
- Medomsley Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Ebchester Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Muggleswick Parish 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Consett South
DH8 5XR, DH8 8AZ, DH8 8BB, DH8 8AY, DH8 8DT, DH8 8BQ, DH8 8AT, DH8 8AX, DH8 8HU … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 14.7 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 28.8 miles
- Stocksfield Railway Station 7.4 miles
- Prudhoe Railway Station 8.3 miles
Hotels near Consett South Ad
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 1.2 miles
- Anchor Inn 4 4.6 miles
- The Manor House Inn 3.4 miles
- The Punch Bowl Inn 4.7 miles
- The Royal Oak 3 6.5 miles
- Oak Tree Inn 5.9 miles
- The Derwent Arms 5 4.8 miles
- Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 7.3 miles
- Rose and Crown 4 8.7 miles
- The Brown Horse Hotel 6.2 miles
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 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 10.3 miles
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.4 miles
- University of Durham University 12.3 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 12.5 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 12.6 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 12.8 miles
- Old Park Country house 12.9 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 12.9 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 13 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 13.1 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles