Annfield Plain
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.863, -1.738 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 16 52 |
| Population: | 10,406 |
| Dialling code: | 01207 (Consett) |
Annfield Plain is a former colliery village in County Durham in the north‑east of England, situated on rolling moorland between Stanley and Consett. The village sits within easy reach of countryside walkways and reservoirs - such as the nearby Derwent Reservoir - and provides a handy base for exploring the uplands of the North Pennines and local former railway‑line trails.
Historically it grew up around 19th‑century coal mining, and that industrial heritage still shapes local identity with memorials, clubs and a close‑knit community feel. Since the pits closed the economy has diversified and many people commute to larger towns and cities, while locally there remains a mix of small shops, pubs and community projects preserving the village’s social and cultural life.
Postcode districts covering Annfield Plain
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 10.2 miles
- Sunderland 12.9 miles
- Darlington 24.1 miles
- Hartlepool 24.9 miles
- South Shields 15 miles
- Gateshead 8 miles
- Washington 9.3 miles
- Durham 8.9 miles
- Wallsend 12.8 miles
- Newburn 8.2 miles
- Whitley Bay 16.7 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 10.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dipton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Tantobie Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Craghead and South Moor Ward 1.7 miles
- Greencroft Parish 1.7 miles
- Tanfield Lea Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Stanley Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Tanfield Ward 1.9 miles
- Burnopfield and Dipton Ward 2 miles
- Hobson Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Leadgate Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Burnhope Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Lanchester Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Annfield Plain
DH9 8JX, DH9 7JF, DH9 8LJ, DH9 8TQ, DH9 8DR, DH9 8JZ, DH9 8ND, DH9 8LT, DH9 7TZ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 12.2 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 27.4 miles
- Chester-le-Street Railway Station 6.4 miles
- Dunston Railway Station 7.1 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 9.1 miles
- Haymarket bus station 9.2 miles
Hotels near Annfield Plain Ad
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 3.2 miles
- Beamish Park Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- Hotel 52 - Stanley 4 1.8 miles
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 5.3 miles
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- Lumley Castle Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 6.9 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 9.3 miles
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 8.7 miles
- Durham House Hotel 8.3 miles
Schools in Annfield Plain
- Annfield Plain Infant School Primary
- Annfield Plain Junior School Primary
- Catchgate Primary School Primary
- Croft Community School Special
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton Primary
Local points of interest
- Beamish Museum Museum 3.6 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 5.9 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 8.6 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 8.6 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 9 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 9.1 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 9.1 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 9.2 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles
- Dunkeld Close Estate 9.2 miles
- University of Durham University 9.2 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 9.2 miles