Mordon
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.616, -1.508 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 31 24 |
| Dialling code: | 01740 (Sedgefield) |
The civil parish of Mordon lies in County Durham in England. It is a small, predominantly rural area of scattered farms, hedged fields and stone cottages, with narrow lanes and a quiet, low‑density settlement pattern that reflects its agricultural character.
Historically rooted in farming, the parish retains traces of older field patterns and vernacular buildings, while the industrial era in County Durham shifted some employment away from the land. Today local life revolves around farm enterprises and community activities, with many residents commuting to nearby towns and an ongoing local interest in heritage and countryside conservation.
Postcode districts covering Mordon
Most populated places nearby
- Sunderland 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Middlesbrough 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Darlington 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Hartlepool 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 8 miles12.9 km
- Gateshead 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Washington 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Durham 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Redcar 17.4 miles28 km
- Peterlee 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Chester-le-Street 17.2 miles27.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Great Stainton Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bradbury and the Isle Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Brafferton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Aycliffe East Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Great Aycliffe Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Newton Aycliffe Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Little Stainton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Aycliffe West Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Aycliffe North and Middridge Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Stillington and Whitton Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Stillington Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bishopton Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Mordon
TS21 1NJ, TS21 2JG, TS21 2HA, DL5 6JJ, DL1 3NN, TS21 2EY, TS21 1NG, DL5 6JH, TS21 1NL … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 8 miles12.9 km
- Newcastle International Airport 30 miles48.3 km
- Heighington Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Newton Aycliffe Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
Hotels near Mordon Ad
- Hardwick Hall Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1m 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Dalesman Hotel 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Houndgate Townhouse 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Hall Garth Hotel 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Thomas Wright House 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Park Head Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Super 8 by Wyndham Durham 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Parkwood Hotel 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa 5 9.6 miles15.4 km
Local points of interest
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Windlestone Country house 4.3 miles7 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- University of Durham University 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Riverside Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 12 miles19.3 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 12.4 miles20 km
- Victoria Park Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Seaton Snook Hill 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Seaton Carew Beach Beach 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Hartlepool Marina Marina 13.4 miles21.6 km