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 miles
- Sunderland 16.4 miles
- Darlington 24 miles
- South Shields 18.5 miles
- Gateshead 11.4 miles
- Washington 12.8 miles
- Durham 10.9 miles
- Wallsend 16.1 miles
- Newburn 10.2 miles
- Whitley Bay 19.9 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 13.8 miles
- Blyth 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Consett Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Consett North Ward 1.2 miles
- Leadgate Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Consett South Ward 1.5 miles
- Healeyfield Parish 1.8 miles
- Leadgate and Medomsley Ward 2.1 miles
- Castleside Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Benfieldside Ward 2.3 miles
- Greencroft Parish 2.4 miles
- Medomsley Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Lanchester Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Ebchester Built-up area 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Delves Lane
DH8 7BH, DH8 5RJ, DH8 7DL, DH8 7HR, DH8 7NN, DH8 7HX, DH8 7AH, DH8 7UF, DH8 7NH … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 14.3 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 27.8 miles
- Stocksfield Railway Station 8.2 miles
- Wolsingham Rail Station 8.5 miles
Hotels near Delves Lane Ad
- The Royal Oak 3 5.3 miles
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 2.7 miles
- Anchor Inn 4 5.4 miles
- Oak Tree Inn 4.7 miles
- The Manor House Inn 4.9 miles
- Host & Stay | Jomor House 4.6 miles
- Host & Stay | Forest View Lodge 4.7 miles
- Hotel 52 Stanley 4 5.3 miles
- The Punch Bowl Inn 6.2 miles
- The Beamish Park Hotel 3 6.8 miles
Schools in Delves Lane
- Delves Lane Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Beamish Museum Museum 7.1 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 9.2 miles
- University of Durham University 10.9 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 11.6 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 11.7 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 12 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 12.1 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 12.2 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 12.3 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 12.4 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 12.5 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 12.5 miles