Spring Close Annfield Plain, County Durham
20 addresses across 1 postcode (DH9), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11004056.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (D: 10, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street, about 10.1 km (6.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and Annfield Plain Park (5.2 hectares) is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 230 to 235 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Drs Lambert & Ng, about 150 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 207 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (7); 1900-1929 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (72% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Annfield Plain. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 230 m and 235 m above sea level (232 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH9 7SU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.4 miles) | |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Annfield Plain | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stanley Bus Station Stand A | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Stanley Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 20.2 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Drs Lambert & Ng | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Annfield Plain Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile In Durham | 280 m |
| Hospital | South Moor Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary - Catchgate Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,340 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Annfield Plain Park 5.2 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,260 m² | 370 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whinney Hill | Hill | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Iron Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Whicken Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Langleymoor Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Brooms Dene | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Dunley Ford | Lake or reservoir | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 90 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Annfield Plain Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Catchgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oxhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain Junior School DH9 7ST | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Shop Local DH9 7SY | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club DH9 7SY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Queens Head Hotel DH9 7SY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Ashchem Chemists DH9 7XA | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Deli-icious DH9 7SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Osmany Curry Out DH9 7SY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 May 2024 |
| Aroma spice DH9 7SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Prime Pizza DH9 8HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| China Tasty DH9 7XA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| David's Mini Market DH9 8HY | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Mamma Mia DH9 8HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Golden Fry DH9 7XA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Best One - Gaba & Sons DH9 7XA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Candy Parrot DH9 8HU | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (71); On or near Hutton Court (29); On or near Front Street (21); On or near Railway Gardens (19); On or near New Durham Road (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 6% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DH9 7SU: 20 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mitchell Street · Castle Court · Neale Street · Elizabeth Street · Spring Close · Thomas Street · Railway Street · Derwent Drive · Welsh Terrace · Mary Street · Station Road · William Street
All the streets in DH9 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.