Welcome to Blackfell

Blackfell is a small residential area located in the metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in the North East of England. The area is situated between the towns of Washington and Houghton-le-Spring, and it is part of the Sunderland City Council. Blackfell is a relatively new development, with most of the houses built in the 1970s and 1980s. The area is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and retirees.

Blackfell has a range of amenities that cater to the needs of its residents. The area has a primary school, a community centre, a library, and a few local shops. The nearby Galleries shopping centre in Washington provides residents with a wider range of shopping options. Blackfell is also well-connected to the rest of Tyne and Wear, with easy access to the A1(M) and the A19. The area is served by several bus routes, which connect it to nearby towns and cities such as Sunderland, Newcastle, and Durham.

Blackfell is surrounded by green spaces, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities. The area has several parks, including Blackfell Park, which has a children's play area, a football pitch, and a basketball court. The nearby Herrington Country Park is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with its scenic trails and stunning views. The area is also close to the coast, with the seaside town of Seaham just a short drive away. Overall, Blackfell is a peaceful and well-connected area that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 2.3°C

Feels Like: -3°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Blackfell Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Watkins	Knoulberry Blackfell Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 1HA 01919171665 School Website
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Denise Cushlow	Castle Road Oxclose Village Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 0HL 1914166200 School Website
Oxclose Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs A E Bolam	Brancepeth Road Oxclose Village Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 0LA 01915008790 School Website
Oxclose Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Heron	Brancepeth Road Oxclose Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 0LA 01914166767 School Website
Oxclose Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Paula Hegarty	Dilston Close Oxclose Village Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 0LN 01914195120 School Website
Albany Village Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Jones	Crossgill Albany Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 1UA 01914155700 School Website
Holley Park Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Richards	Ayton Road Oxclose Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 0LR 01914170303 School Website
Lambton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Defty	Caradoc Close Lambton Village Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 0PL 01914813993 School Website
Wessington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Young	Lanercost Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 7PY 01914187916
Washington Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Derek Austwick	Spout Lane Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 2AA 1915804956 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 3.43 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 3.55 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 4.96 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 5.33 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 5.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A T W Vintage Cars 0191 416 3219 68 Hutton Cl, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 0AH 0.31 Miles
A T W Vintage And Classic Cars 0191 416 4594 68 Hutton Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 0AH 0.31 Miles
People-Carriers 0191 431 2994 91 Helvellyn Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 0QL 0.92 Miles
A1 Taxis Chester Le Street 0191 370 0099 28 Rievaulx, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 7JP 1.00 Miles
A1 Taxis 0191 388 9999 Rievaulx, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 7JP 1.00 Miles
Prestige Taxis 0191 417 6881 Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SY 1.15 Miles
Prestige Taxis 0191 419 1992 2 Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SY 1.15 Miles
Aura Taxis 0191 416 1954 15 Front Street, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2BA 1.31 Miles
Diamond Taxis 0191 417 8080 1 Waterloo Rd, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 3BJ 1.69 Miles
On Tyne's Taxi's 0191 423 7777 3 Ravensworth Villas, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE9 7JP 1.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackfell Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crowther Ind Est Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crowther Ind Est Bus Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Craggyknowe - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raby Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cragside Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Armstrong Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Brandy Row - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mitford Close - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Galleries Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Bewicke View Birtley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fell Bank Birtley - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washington Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Parsons Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washington Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Galleries Medical Practice 0191 5435555	The Galleries Health Ctr. Washington Tyne & Wear NE38 7NQ
Sunderland Gp Alliance Medical Practice 0191 4166130	The Galleries Health Ctr. Washington Sunderland Tyne & Wear NE38 7NQ
Washington Pcc - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Washington Primary Care Centre Princess Ann Park Parkway Washington NE38 7QZ
Washington Pcc - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Washington Primary Care Centre Princess Ann Park Parkway Washington NE38 7QZ
Insulin Hub - Washington 0191 4162578	Victoria Rd Health Centre Washington NE37 2PU

Local Stores

Petrol Washington - Parsons Road
Parsons Road
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE37 1EZ
01914 187239
Store Website
0.58 miles

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SPAR Wrekenton
161 - 163 High Street
Wrekenton
NE9 9JR
01914875709
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Washington Vets4pets Ltd
Blue House Lane Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 2TA 0191 419 4200 washington@vets4pets.com 1.10 miles
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Sheriffs Highway Vets - Washington
5-9 Spout Lane Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 7HN 0191 4163427 washington@sheriffshighwayvets.co.uk Website 1.16 miles
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Medivet Washington (Dragon Vets)
Unit 5 - 7, Concord House Concord Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 2AS 0191 417 6923 Washington@medivet.co.uk Website 1.28 miles
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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road Birtley Gateshead Tyne And Wear DH3 2QH 01914109674 wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com 1.29 miles

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Westway Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Arndale House Durham Road Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 2PG 0191 4108215 Website 1.31 miles
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Medivet Low Fell (Premier Vets)
61 Dartmouth Avenue Low Fell Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 6XA 0191 4914400 low.fell@medivet.co.uk Website 2.59 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 1.04 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 1.29 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 3.20 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 3.44 miles

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Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 4.54 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 5.84 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.2°C	15.8°C	16.7°C	16.7°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

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	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

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Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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