Evenwood and Barony
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.637, -1.777 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 14 26 |
| Population: | 1,608 |
| Dialling code: | 01388 (Bishop Auckland) |
Evenwood and Barony is a civil parish in County Durham, England, centred on the former mining village of Evenwood and a scattering of small hamlets. It sits on the edge of the old Durham coalfield, with rolling farmland and moorland leading towards the scenic Weardale and within easy reach of Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor, so the landscape mixes rugged daleside character with more settled village streets.
The area carries a strong industrial heritage from the 19th- and 20th-century coal industry - miners’ terraces, memorials and former railway routes still mark the local story - but today the economy is more mixed, with commuters, light industry, agriculture and local services. Community life remains important, with village halls, sports teams and occasional fêtes keeping a close-knit social feel while quieter green spaces and footpaths appeal to walkers and those interested in Durham’s post‑industrial history.
Postcode districts covering Evenwood and Barony
Most populated places nearby
- Sunderland 23 miles
- Middlesbrough 23.1 miles
- Darlington 11.6 miles
- Hartlepool 22.6 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 18.8 miles
- Gateshead 22.3 miles
- Washington 21 miles
- Durham 13 miles
- Newburn 23.9 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 18.7 miles
- Peterlee 19.3 miles
- Chester-le-Street 17.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Evenwood Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Toft Hill and High Etherley Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Cockfield Built-up area 2 miles
- Etherley Parish 2.1 miles
- West Auckland Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Witton Park Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Witton-le-Wear Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Lynesack and Softley Parish 2.8 miles
- Wackerfield Parish 3 miles
- Hamsterley Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Hilton Parish 3.2 miles
- Raby with Keverstone Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Evenwood and Barony
DL14 9NW, DL14 9QW, DL14 9QA, DL14 9RZ, DL14 0PE, DL13 5AT, DL14 9QE, DL14 0PF, DL14 9SQ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 16.5 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 27.8 miles
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 4.2 miles
- Shildon Railway Station 5.7 miles
Hotels near Evenwood and Barony Ad
- Manor House Hotel 4 2.2 miles
- HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye 3.2 miles
- The Saxon Inn 4 3.4 miles
- The Fir Tree Country Hotel 4.6 miles
- Premier Inn Bishop Auckland 3 3.7 miles
- Thomas Wright House 6.6 miles
- Redworth Hall Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- Park Head Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- Superb Lime Guest House 5.1 miles
- The Redwell Inn 8.1 miles
Schools in Evenwood and Barony
- Evenwood C of E Primary School Primary
- Ramshaw Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 3.4 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 6.1 miles
- Windlestone Country house 7.4 miles
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 9.1 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 10.9 miles
- University of Durham University 11.9 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 13.2 miles
- Old Park Country house 15.2 miles
- Beamish Museum Museum 17.3 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 18.1 miles
- Dunkeld Close Estate 18.9 miles