Welcome to Horden
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Horden is a village and electoral ward in County Durham, England. It is situated on the North Sea coast, to the east of Peterlee, approximately 12 miles south of Sunderland. Horden was a mining village until the closure of the Horden Colliery in 1987. Main features include the Welfare and Memorial Parks and St Mary's church. It is connected to the villages of Blackhall Colliery and Blackhall Rocks to its south by a spectacular rail viaduct which spans Castle Eden Dene near Denemouth. Horden Dene provides Horden's northern boundary with Easington Colliery.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
486 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
7,202 (2021) |
Density |
1,483 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.1 |
Ward |
Horden |
District |
County Durham |
Postcodes |
SR8 |
ONS ID |
E04010647 |
Council
Contact details for Horden Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Horden Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Horden Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Horden Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Horden Parish.
Local News
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Horden redevelopment plan revealed by Durham County Council
Published: 17th Sep 2023
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County Durham councillors asked to back £6m Horden plan
Published: 10th Jan 2024
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I visited Horden in County Durham after £6m plans were revealed to redevelop homes
Published: 23rd Sep 2023