Welcome to New Coundon

New Coundon is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles west of Bishop Auckland and has a population of around 2,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. There are several footpaths and bridleways that lead from the village into the surrounding countryside, providing stunning views of the area.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, New Coundon was a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a strong sense of community. There are several local amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local area.

New Coundon is a great place to live or visit, with plenty of things to see and do in the surrounding area. The village is located close to several popular tourist attractions, including the historic city of Durham and the beautiful Northumberland coast. There are also several nature reserves and country parks within easy reach, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, New Coundon has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Victoria Lane Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Richardson	Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 8NN 01388603588 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs M A Brown	Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NN 1388602608 School Website
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Whitehead	South Church Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7JZ 01388603388 School Website
Prince Bishops Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn George	Gibson Street Coundon Grange Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 8DY 01388451278 School Website
St Andrews Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs N James	St Andrew's Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6RY 01388605385 School Website
Etherley Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ann Lee	Clarence Gardens Etherley Lane Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7RB 01388603105 School Website
Cockton Hill Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Thomas Cuthbertson	Mcintyre Terrace Cockton Hill Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6HW 01388604627 School Website
Cockton Hill Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Cooper	Mcintyre Terrace Cockton Hill Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6HW 01388602058 School Website
Etherley Lane Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Madgwick	Hazel Grove Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7RF 01388604835 School Website
St Annes C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Suzanne Binks	Warwick Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6LS 01388603359 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 1.18 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 2.60 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 4.21 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 4.56 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 8.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
K And M Taxis 01388 663945 79 William Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8RJ 0.90 Miles
Aabat Taxis 01388 607607 36A Rear Of Newgate St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EG 1.06 Miles
Coundon Taxis 01388 604911 2 Malvern Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8JR 1.06 Miles
Jims Taxi Services 01388 605072 Stranton St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7DP 1.21 Miles
Cables Taxis Ltd 01388 602313 50 Prince's Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7BA 1.23 Miles
B L Taxis 01388 609036 4 Rutland Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8JB 1.38 Miles
Michael's Travel 01388 661000 4 Saxon Ct, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7UA 1.48 Miles
Deluxe Travel 01388 601505 46 Seymour Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6JD 1.54 Miles
Tailor Made Travel 01388 665555 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6LE 1.72 Miles
Jamie's Taxis 01388 606267 44 Newton Grange, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7RP 1.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Coundon Gate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durham Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frederick St Coundon - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Auckland Park Douglas Crescent - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Collingwood Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westerton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilsons Forge - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Avenue 2Nd Aperture Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Victoria Avenue Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Low Princes Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda South Church Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Binchester Blocks - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Bondgate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Coundon 01388 603115	Coundon Health Centre Victoria Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NP
The Eden Centre 01388 604526	Coundon Health Centre Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NP
Time To Heal (Non Weight Bearing) Beds 01388 660990	Bishopgate Medical Centre 178 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7EJ
Bishopgate Medical Centre 01388 660990	Bishopgate Medical Centre 178 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7EJ
Station View Medical Centre 01388 452711	Station View Medical Ctr 29A Escomb Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AB

Local Stores

Shildon - Dale Road
Dale Road
Shildon
Durham
DL4 2JT
01388 777826
Store Website
3.10 miles

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SPAR Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Road
New Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8QE
01388 663101
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 1.08 miles
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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 1.61 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 1.71 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 2.88 miles

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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 3.40 miles
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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 3.80 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hardwick Park
Good For Walks With All The Family, Especially Those With Younger Children. Dogs Are To Be Kept On The Lead During The Day And The Park Has Good Paths/Walkways Suitable For Pushchairs. There's Also Plenty Of Opportunity For The Children To Play And Explore. There Is A Fee To Park, A Café For Refreshments And Toilet Facilities. A177 Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS21 2DN 7.44 miles

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Hurworth Burn
A Nice Walk Along The Reservoir Which Is Good For Prams Too! Dogs Can Be Off Lead But Be Aware There Are Also A Lot Of Cyclists That Use This Route Hurworth Burn Reservoir Lancashire 11.55 miles There Is A Car Park Just Up From Hurworth Barn Pet Hotel, It’S Just On Your Left After You Go Under The Bridge

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 11.86 miles

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Riverside Park
Riverside Park Is A Really Good Family Friendly Park That's Great Fun For Dogs. The Park Itself Has Nice Accessible Paths. A Little Walk Away Past The Rowing Club Down The Riverside Is A Really Nice Walk, Great If You Wanted To Walk A Dog Away From All The Excitement Of The Park. Parking Was About £1 For Two Hours. There Are Ice Cream Vans And Drinks Sold In The Summer. Lumley New Rd Lancashire 13.41 miles

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 13.97 miles

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Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Lovely Little Walk With Plenty Of Exciting Smells For My Typically Inquisitive Beagle Who Loved Exploring The Plethora Different Walkways. One Very Small Clearly Signposted Area Needs To Be Avoided To Rightly Protect Wildlife But Still Managed To Have A Beautiful Stroll For An Hour Or So Enjoying The Natural Tranquility Of The Park… Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Lancashire 14.84 miles Location Details Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Billingham Stockton-On-Tees Ts23 1Pb Directions The Site Is Situated Adjacent To The A19 On The A1027 Road To Billingham. Opening Times Parking Is Available On The Site, Open Daily Summer: 8.30Am - 9Pm Winter: 8.30Am - 5.30Pm

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