Delves Lane
Ward in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.843, -1.818 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 11 49 |
| Dialling code: | 01207 (Consett) |
Delves Lane is a ward on the western edge of the former steel town of Consett in County Durham. It grew up during the industrial era to house miners and steelworkers and still shows that heritage in its terraces and older community buildings, though the local economy has shifted since the closure of heavy industry to a mix of local services, light industry and commuting to larger centres in North East England.
The area is notable for its proximity to open countryside and upland moors, which gives residents ready access to walks and outdoor pursuits, and contributes to a strong local identity centred on community clubs, churches and small businesses. Like many post‑industrial communities it faces ongoing challenges around regeneration and services, but retains a close‑knit feel and visible industrial heritage in its street pattern and former transport links.
Postcode districts covering Delves Lane
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 13 miles20.9 km
- Sunderland 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Darlington 24 miles38.6 km
- South Shields 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Gateshead 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Washington 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Durham 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Wallsend 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Newburn 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Whitley Bay 19.9 miles32 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Blyth 22.5 miles36.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Consett Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Consett North Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Leadgate Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Consett South Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Healeyfield Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Leadgate and Medomsley Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Castleside Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Benfieldside Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Greencroft Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Medomsley Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lanchester Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Ebchester Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Delves Lane
DH8 7JZ, DH8 7AB, DH8 7FB, DH8 7NP, DH8 7BQ, DH8 7EG, DH8 5RN, DH8 7UF, DH8 7NE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 27.8 miles44.8 km
- Stocksfield Railway Station 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Wolsingham Rail Station 8.5 miles13.6 km
Hotels near Delves Lane Ad
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 8 miles12.9 km
- Beamish Park Hotel 3 6.8 miles11 km
- The Brown Horse Hotel 6 miles9.7 km
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Michelangelos 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Hotel 52 - Stanley 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Bay Horse Hotel Wolsingham 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Delves Lane
- Delves Lane Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Beamish Museum Museum 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Ravensworth Estate 9.2 miles14.9 km
- University of Durham University 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 11.7 miles18.8 km
- St James' Park Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 12.5 miles20.1 km