Evenwood
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.621, -1.761 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 15 25 |
| Population: | 1,608 |
| Dialling code: | 01388 (Bishop Auckland) |
Evenwood is a small village in County Durham, sitting in the former Wear Valley close to the market town of Bishop Auckland and on the edge of the rolling countryside that leads towards the North Pennines. Its setting gives easy access to rural walks and neighbouring towns while retaining the character of a compact former industrial village.
Historically Evenwood grew in the 19th century with coal and associated industries, and like many Durham villages it was shaped by mining and the terraces built for workers; the closure of pits in the 20th century brought economic change and a shift towards a more residential community. Today the village is notable for its strong local community, typical miners’ housing and social clubs, and its close links to nearby towns and countryside amenities.
Postcode districts covering Evenwood
Most populated places nearby
- Sunderland 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Middlesbrough 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Darlington 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Hartlepool 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Gateshead 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Washington 21.7 miles35 km
- Durham 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Peterlee 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Chester-le-Street 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Billingham 19.6 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Evenwood and Barony Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Etherley Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- West Auckland Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Wackerfield Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hilton Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cockfield Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Toft Hill and High Etherley Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Ingleton Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Raby with Keverstone Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Morton Tinmouth Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Witton Park Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Langton Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Evenwood
DL14 9SH, DL14 9RL, DL14 9QL, DL14 9RN, DL14 9RX, DL14 9QD, DL14 9RY, DL14 9RB, DL14 9QJ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Newcastle International Airport 28.9 miles46.5 km
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Shildon Railway Station 5 miles8 km
Schools in Evenwood
- Evenwood C of E Primary School Primary
- Ramshaw Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Windlestone Country house 7 miles11.3 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.2 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 12 miles19.2 km
- University of Durham University 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Old Park Country house 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 16.8 miles27 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 19.5 miles31.4 km