Ferryhill
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.687, -1.546 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 29 32 |
| Population: | 9,805 |
| Dialling code: | 01740 (Sedgefield) |
Ferryhill is a small town and civil parish in County Durham, England, set on the old Durham coalfield and within easy reach of Durham city and regional road links. It grew rapidly in the 19th century with the arrival of coal mining and the railway, and its street pattern and terraces still reflect that industrial past.
Today the town combines that mining heritage with a quieter, largely residential character: community groups, local shops and parks play a big part in everyday life, while regeneration projects and commuting to nearby centres have reshaped the local economy since the pits closed. Visitors will notice the mix of working‑class history, reclaimed green spaces and a strong sense of local identity.
Postcode districts covering Ferryhill
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Sunderland 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Middlesbrough 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Darlington 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Hartlepool 13.3 miles21.5 km
- South Shields 21 miles33.7 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 12 miles19.3 km
- Gateshead 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Washington 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Durham 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Wallsend 21.8 miles35 km
- Newburn 21.8 miles35.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Ferryhill Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Cornforth Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Chilton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bishop Middleham and Cornforth Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Kirk Merrington Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Tudhoe Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Spennymoor Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bishop Middleham Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Tursdale Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Coxhoe Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Croxdale and Hett Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Windlestone Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Ferryhill
DL17 0BW, DL17 8NF, DL17 8RX, DL17 0AP, DL17 8AU, DL17 8RH, DL17 8SY, DL17 8DH, DL17 8PB … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Newcastle International Airport 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Newton Aycliffe Railway Station 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Shildon Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km
Hotels near Ferryhill Ad
- Thomas Wright House 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Super 8 by Wyndham Durham 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Hardwick Hall Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Park Head Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Bowburn Hall Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Hotel Indigo Durham 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Farnley Tower Guesthouse 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel Durham 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Delta Hotels Durham Royal County 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Honest Lawyer Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
Schools in Ferryhill
- Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Primary
- Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Primary
- Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Ferryhill School Secondary
- Ferryhill Station Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Windlestone Country house 3 miles4.9 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 4.2 miles6.8 km
- University of Durham University 5.6 miles9 km
- Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 12.2 miles19.7 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Victoria Park Stadium 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Outer Harbour Harbour 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Hartlepool Marina Marina 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Seaton Carew Beach Beach 14.6 miles23.4 km