Sacriston
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.822, -1.626 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 24 47 |
| Population: | 7,030 |
| Dialling code: | 0191 (Newcastle upon Tyne) |
Sacriston is a former coal‑mining village and civil parish in County Durham, England, lying a few miles north of Durham beside the wooded valley of the River Deerness. The village retains a mix of tight residential streets and open countryside, with the legacy of mining visible in the landscape and local memorials; its name is thought to derive from the sacrist of Durham Cathedral, reflecting historic ties with the city.
After the decline of the pits, Sacriston has become largely a residential and commuter community for nearby centres such as Durham and Newcastle, while also nurturing local clubs, schools and community projects aimed at regeneration. Its setting - green corridors, former industrial sites being reclaimed for recreation, and a strong local identity - makes it typical of post‑industrial villages in the north east that balance heritage with quieter village life.
Postcode districts covering Sacriston
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Sunderland 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Middlesbrough 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Darlington 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Hartlepool 19.6 miles31.6 km
- South Shields 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Gateshead 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Washington 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Durham 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Wallsend 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Newburn 12 miles19.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Witton Gilbert Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Kimblesworth and Plawsworth Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Waldridge Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Chester-le-Street South Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Edmondsley Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Langley Park Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Whitehill Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Bearpark Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Framwellgate Moor Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Framwellgate and Newton Hall Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Chester-le-Street West Central Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Sacriston
DH7 6JL, DH7 6AD, DH7 6AB, DH7 6PP, DH7 6FJ, DH7 6PG, DH7 6LE, DH7 6HN, DH7 6NQ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 23 miles37 km
- Chester-le-Street Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
- Durham Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Sacriston Ad
- Lumley Castle Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Farnley Tower Guesthouse 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Hotel Indigo Durham 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel Durham 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Delta Hotels Durham Royal County 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Durham Castle, University of Durham 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Thomas Wright House 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Highfield Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
Schools in Sacriston
- Sacriston Academy Primary
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston Primary
Local points of interest
- Beamish Museum Museum 3.9 miles6.3 km
- University of Durham University 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ravensworth Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 10.6 miles17 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 10.6 miles17 km
- St James' Park Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km