Map of Merlin Drive
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About Merlin Drive
Merlin Drive is a street located in the town of Chester-le-Street. It uses the postcode DH3 4BP. The street has a length of approximately 192 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Durham is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Merlin Drive is located within the County Durham Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North East region of the UK.
Merlin Drive has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 7001939 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Merlin Drive is located within the county of Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 241.02 miles North from central London., 7.09 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 54.44 miles East from Carlisle and 66.27 miles North from York.
Merlin Drive is within the Post Town of CHESTER LE STREET.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?House Sales in Merlin Drive
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £162,750 | £162,750 | £162,750 | 1 |
| 2012 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £221,253 | £221,253 | £221,253 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near Merlin Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Keyhole Residential | Sandray Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2HJ | Visit Website |
| New Homes | 2 The Chase, Rickleton, Washington,NE38 9DX | Visit Website |
| Venture Properties | 16a North Burns, Chester Le Street, DH3 3TF | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Merlin Drive
Location Details
| Merlin Drive | |
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| Latitude | 54.874699 |
| Longitude | -1.568815 |
| OS Easting (X): | 427665 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 553420 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ277534 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Durham |
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Frequently asked Questions for Merlin Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is Merlin Drive in?
Merlin Drive is located within the local authority area of County Durham Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Merlin Drive in?
Merlin Drive is located within the area of North Lodge Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Merlin Drive in?
Merlin Drive is located within the ward of North Lodge.
What County is Merlin Drive in?
Merlin Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Durham.
What Constituency is Merlin Drive in?
Merlin Drive is located within the constituency of North Durham.
What Part of the UK is Merlin Drive in?
Merlin Drive is located within the North East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Merlin Drive in?
Merlin Drive is located within the County Durham Council area.
What Police Force area is Merlin Drive in?
Merlin Drive is located within the Durham Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Merlin Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Lombard Drive | pseudo node |
| Leander Avenue | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Merlin Drive , DH3 4BP
| Sunrise | 05:40 |
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| Sunset | 20:28 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Merlin Drive, DH3 4BP
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 23 April 2024 at 14:00 (15.92 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.7°C (63.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00104574 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 47.24 |
| Area Population | 1346.00 |
| Male Population | 635.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 711.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020611 |
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| LSOA Name: | County Durham 007D |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004292 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Chester-le-street Superstore |
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| North Burns, Chester-Le-Street, DH3 3TF |
| 0345 677 9788 |
| Distance: 1.16 Miles |
| Directions from Merlin Drive to Tesco Chester-le-street Superstore |
| Morrisons Chester-le-street |
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| St Cuthbert`s Walk Shopping Centre, Chester-le-Street DH3 3YQ |
| 01913 883280 |
| Distance: 1.24 Miles |
| Directions from Merlin Drive to Morrisons Chester-le-street |
| Morrisons Birtley |
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| Durham Road, Birtley DH3 2PG |
| 0191 448 9398 |
| Distance: 1.39 Miles |
| Directions from Merlin Drive to Morrisons Birtley |
| Iceland Chester-le-st |
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| Unit 17 St Cuthberts Walk, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3YQ |
| 01913871723 |
| Distance: 1.45 Miles |
| Directions from Merlin Drive to Iceland Chester-le-st |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 0191 | CHESTER-LE-STREET - NECT | P20 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.8 | 5.3 | >=30 | Y | 15 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of County Durham |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Durham, County Durham &DH1 5UL |
| Telephone Number: 0300 1237070 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Durham |
| The Member of Parliament is Kevan Jones |
| Details for the MP Kevan Jones on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Kevan Jones on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Kevan Jones won with a majority of 4,742 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 66,796 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: North Lodge Ward |
| Parish: North Lodge Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Holley Park Academy
Address: Holley Park Academy, Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01914170303
Rickleton Primary School
Address: Rickleton Primary School, Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01914155050
Cestria Primary School
Address: Cestria Primary School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01913882483
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact:
Portobello Primary School
Address: Portobello Primary School, Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01914104571
Barley Mow Primary School
Address: Barley Mow Primary School, Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01914102758
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley, School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Address: Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Hilda Park, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2JT
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01913882328
Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Pelton Community Primary School, Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01913700260
England Secondary Schools
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Address: Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01914334026
Park View School
Address: Park View School, Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01913882248
Nearest Hospitals
| Spire Washington Hospital |
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| Address: Picktree Lane, Washington, NE38 9JZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0191 418 8669 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.81 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Washington Hospital |
| Chester Le Street Hospital |
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| Address: Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3AT, |
| NHS Sector |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 333 2333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.67 (miles) |
| Directions from to Chester Le Street Hospital |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
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| Address: Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 482 0000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.23 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Merlin Drive
RIDGWAY DENTAL LIMITED
Address: 17 SOUTH BURNS, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3EZ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
CESTRIA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 HIGH CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PX
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
DENEHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DURHAM ROAD NORTH, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 1LE
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
WHELDON TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE P'SHIP
Address: 2 WHELDON TERRACE, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1DA
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
ASHFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: 4 ASHFIELD TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3PD
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 WEARDALE TERRACE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3PQ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Merlin Drive
WOODLANDS SURGERY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
RICKLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OFFICE ROW, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EH
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4150576
BRIDGE END SURGERY
Address: BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3SL
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883236
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2QT
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 2QT
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4921022
MIDDLE CHARE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MIDDLE CHARE SURGERY, MIDDLE CHARE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3QD
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5947654
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Merlin Drive
VIGO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1D, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1SS
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 402425
WOODLANDS PHARMACY
Address: VIGO LANE, RICKLETON, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9EJ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 155632
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 5 BRIDGE END, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3RE
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01913 882777
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 48-50 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3883388
BOOTS
Address: 8/9 ST. CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3YQ
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3886262
BIRTLEY PHARMACY, HARRAS BANK
Address: 9 HARRAS BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2PE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 102198
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Merlin Drive
SIGHTDIRECT LTD
Address: UNIT 2E, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH2 1AG
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
OPTECHNIQUE (WASHINGTON)
Address: 28 SHERIDAN GREEN, WASHINGTON, TYNE AND WEAR, NE38 9DY
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE OPTICIANS LTD - CHESTER LE STREET
Address: 52 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 66 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BD
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 41 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3BH
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
SPECS GALORE (CHESTER LE STREET)
Address: 148 FRONT STREET, CHESTER LE STREET, COUNTY DURHAM, DH3 3AY
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 3861100
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chester-le-Street Station is 1.44 miles away.
Address: Chester-le-Street station, Station Road, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3EE
Chester-le-Street is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Northern.
Chester-le-Street Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Merlin Drive to Chester-le-Street Rail Station
Heworth Station is 5.34 miles away.
Address: Heworth station, Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0NE
Heworth is situated on the Durham Coast Line and is managed by Northern.
Heworth Station is an unstaffed station.