Welcome to West Lea

West Lea is a charming and peaceful neighborhood located in the heart of Durham, North Carolina. The area is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, well-maintained homes, and friendly community. West Lea is a great place to live for families, young professionals, and retirees alike. The neighborhood is conveniently located near shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues, making it an ideal location for those who want to enjoy the best of both worlds.

One of the most attractive features of West Lea is its proximity to some of Durham's best schools. Families with children will appreciate the excellent education opportunities available in the area. The neighborhood is home to several top-rated public and private schools, including Durham Academy, Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill, and the Duke School. These schools offer a wide range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and sports teams, ensuring that every child can find their niche.

West Lea is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. The neighborhood is surrounded by several parks and green spaces, including the West Point on the Eno Park, which offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and fishing spots. The park is a popular destination for families, nature lovers, and history buffs, as it features several historic buildings and artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or simply relaxing in nature, West Lea has something for everyone.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
West Cornforth Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jill Hodgson
High Street
West Cornforth
Ferryhill
Durham
DL17 9HP
01740654315
School Website
Coxhoe Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jayne Bartle
Cornforth Lane
Coxhoe
Durham
DH6 4EJ
01913770294
School Website
Cleves Cross Primary And Nursery School Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Christine Brentnall
Cleves Cross
Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 8QY
1740651599
School Website
Broom Cottages Primary And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sean Kavanagh
Broom Road
Ferryhill
Durham
DL17 8AN
01740651363
School Website
The Woodlands
Pupil Referral Unit
Ages:6-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Lesley Candler
Broom Road
Ferryhill
DL17 8AN
01740656040
School Website
Dean Bank Primary And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Pauline Northcott
Dean Bank
Ferryhill
Durham
DL17 8PP
01740651512
School Website
Ferryhill Station Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Joanne Sones
Ferryhill Station
Ferryhill
Durham
DL17 0DB
01740651291
School Website
St Michael's Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lindsey Vollans
Front Street
Bishop Middleham
Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 9AL
1740651482
School Website
Kelloe Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Paul Newton
Front Street
Kelloe
Durham
DH6 4PG
01913770275
School Website
Bowburn Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Paul Soler
Surtees Avenue
Bowburn
Bowburn
Durham
DH6 5DZ
01913770497
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham
North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB
5.86 Miles
Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG
6.68 Miles
Bishop Auckland
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ
6.98 Miles
Shildon
Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX
7.10 Miles
Heighington
Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX
7.45 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Taylor's Taxi's
07970 733913
26 Barratt Way, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 9LT
0.16 Miles
Kwik Cabs
01740 652900
5 Pine Rd, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8RY
0.85 Miles
Talbots Taxis
0191 377 3503
Wesley Pl, Durham, Durham, DH6 4LG
1.17 Miles
Tariff 1 Taxi
07719 026360
1 Richmond Cl, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8DF
1.39 Miles
Jaspers Taxis
07854 908160
17 Widecombe Walk, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8DD
1.44 Miles
United Executive Travel
01740 652980
Mainsforth Road, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 9DE
1.64 Miles
Ferryhill Taxis
01740 657222
3 North St, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8HX
1.69 Miles
Jrb Taxis
07709 050184
8 Davy St, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8PN
1.94 Miles
Anne's Cars
07958 423393
3 Lambs Pl, Durham, Durham, DH6 5DB
1.99 Miles
Pollys Taxis Durham
07774 634765
29 Clarence Street, Durham, Durham, DH6 5BB
2.12 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Vicarage Terrace - D
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West Cornforth
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Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
The Green West Cornforth - D
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Stobbs Cross Road - D
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Salisbury Crescent - D
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Bogma Avenue Coxhoe - D
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Thinford Street Metal Bridge - D
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East Howle - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Lansdowne Road Coxhoe - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Tursdale Colliery
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackgate Coxhoe
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Tursdale Colliery Ind Estate - D
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coxhoe Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Grange Crescent Coxhoe - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
West Cornforth Medical Centre
01740 656578
West Cornforth Med Ctr
Reading Street
West Cornforth, Ferryhill
Durham
DL17 9LH
Coxhoe Medical Practice
0191 3770215
Coxhoe Medical Practice
1 Lansdowne Road
Coxhoe
County Durham
DH6 4DH
Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice
01740 651238
The Surgery
Durham Road
Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 8JJ
The Surgery - Kellhoe
2 The Green
Woodland Crescent
Kelloe
Durham
DH6 4NU
Bowburn Medical Centre
0191 3772495
Bowburn Medical Centre
Bow Street, Bowburn
Durham
DH6 5AL
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Local Stores

Coxhoe - Petterson Dale
Petterson Dale
Coxhoe
Durham
Durham
DH6 4HA
01913 772328
Store Website
1.16 miles
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SPAR Kelloe
Front Street
Kelloe
DH6 4PD
01913779849
Store Website
2.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Durham Equine Practice
Unit 41, Enterprise City
Durham Gate
County Durham
DL16 6JF
0191 603 1122
vet@durhamequine.co.uk
Website
2.09 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
3.09 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wear Referrals
Veterinary Hospital
Bradbury
Stockton-On-Tees
TS21 2ES
01388 777770
info@wear-referrals.co.uk
Website
3.80 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
7 East End
Sedgefield
Stockton-On-Tees
Cleveland
TS21 3AU
01740 622126
info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk
4.48 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre
Sunderland Road
Gilesgate
Durham
County Durham
DH1 2LG
0191 386 4477
info@gilmoorvets.com
Website
5.44 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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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
3.91 miles

Location
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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
6.11 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
Location
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Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo)
Unnamed Road
Lancashire
10.11 miles

Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore
Location
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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River
Congburn Wood
10.56 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
10.58 miles

Location
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Summerhill
Varied Terrain. Popular With Large Number Of Dog Walkers, Cyclists, Runners And Horse Riders Alike.
Backfields
Hartlepool
Lancashire
TS26 0DN
11.23 miles

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