Horden
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.77, -1.319 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 43 41 |
| Dialling code: | 01429 (Hartlepool) |
Horden is a coastal village and civil parish in County Durham, in north‑east England, set on the Durham coastline between Peterlee and Seaham. Its shoreline fronts the North Sea and the area is associated with the Durham Coast, known for sandy beaches, low cliffs and wildlife interest. The village layout and housing still reflect its origins as a purpose‑built mining community, with local clubs, churches and green spaces forming a visible community fabric.
Originally developed around Horden Colliery in the early 20th century, the village was heavily affected by the pit closures in the late 20th century and experienced economic hardship and regeneration challenges. Recent years have seen investment and community initiatives to revive local facilities and transport links - a new railway station reopening in 2020 improved connections towards Sunderland and Newcastle - while residents continue to emphasise strong local identity and resilience.
Postcode districts covering Horden
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 20.2 miles
- Sunderland 9.7 miles
- Middlesbrough 15 miles
- Darlington 18.9 miles
- Hartlepool 8.3 miles
- South Shields 15.2 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 13.8 miles
- Gateshead 16 miles
- Washington 11.9 miles
- Durham 9.9 miles
- Wallsend 17.9 miles
- Newburn 22.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Horden Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Peterlee East Ward 0.5 miles
- Peterlee Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Peterlee West Ward 1.3 miles
- Easington Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Easington Colliery Parish 1.6 miles
- Passfield Ward 1.7 miles
- Easington Village Parish 2 miles
- Blackhall Colliery Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Monk Hesleden Parish 2.5 miles
- Castle Eden Parish 2.6 miles
- Shotton Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Horden
SR8 4EQ, SR8 4AZ, SR8 4QY, SR8 4PQ, SR8 4AN, SR8 4LB, SR8 4DZ, SR8 4TN, SR8 4EL … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 18.5 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 23.7 miles
- Seaham 4.7 miles
- Hartlepool Railway Station 7.2 miles
Hotels near Horden Ad
- The Whitehouse Peterlee 0.6 miles
- Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- The Ship Inn 4 2.4 miles
- OYO The Village Inn, Murton Seaham 3 4.6 miles
- Host & Stay | Milbanke House 4.5 miles
- Super 8 by Wyndham Durham 2.5 8.7 miles
- Bowburn Hall Hotel 3 8.2 miles
- Highfield Hotel 7.5 miles
- The Three Horseshoes 6.9 miles
- The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group 3 5.7 miles
Schools in Horden
- Cotsford Primary School Primary
- Yohden Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 1.4 miles
- Outer Harbour Harbour 4.6 miles
- Victoria Park Stadium 7 miles
- Hartlepool Marina Marina 7.3 miles
- Seaton Carew Beach Beach 9.3 miles
- Dunkeld Close Estate 9.8 miles
- Seaton Snook Hill 9.9 miles
- Sunderland Harbour Harbour 10.3 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 10.3 miles
- Stadium of Light Stadium 10.4 miles
- University of Durham University 10.4 miles
- Teesport Harbour 11.2 miles