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 miles37 km
- Middlesbrough 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Darlington 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Hartlepool 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Gateshead 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Washington 21 miles33.8 km
- Durham 13 miles20.9 km
- Newburn 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Peterlee 19.3 miles31 km
- Chester-le-Street 17.3 miles27.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Evenwood Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Toft Hill and High Etherley Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Cockfield Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Etherley Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- West Auckland Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Witton Park Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Witton-le-Wear Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Lynesack and Softley Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Wackerfield Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Hamsterley Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Hilton Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Raby with Keverstone Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Evenwood and Barony
DL14 9QZ, DL14 0PT, DL13 5BH, DL14 9NR, DL14 9RN, DL14 9QF, DL14 0NJ, DL14 0NF, DL14 0DE … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Newcastle International Airport 27.8 miles44.8 km
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Shildon Railway Station 5.7 miles9.1 km
Hotels near Evenwood and Barony Ad
- Manor House Hotel 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Thomas Wright House 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Fir Tree Country Hotel 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Park Head Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Runa Farm 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Bay Horse Hotel Wolsingham 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Redworth Hall Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Brown Horse Hotel 8.6 miles13.9 km
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 miles5.4 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Windlestone Country house 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km
- University of Durham University 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles20 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Old Park Country house 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 18.9 miles30.4 km