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East Hedleyhope

Coordinates: 54°45′25″N 1°45′32″W / 54.757°N 1.759°W / 54.757; -1.759
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East Hedleyhope
East Hedleyhope is located in County Durham
East Hedleyhope
East Hedleyhope
Location within County Durham
OS grid referenceNZ155402
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDARLINGTON
Postcode districtDL13
PoliceDurham
FireCounty Durham and Darlington
AmbulanceNorth East
List of places
UK
England
County Durham
54°45′25″N 1°45′32″W / 54.757°N 1.759°W / 54.757; -1.759
A pathway leading to fields near East Hedleyhope

East Hedleyhope is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated about 8 miles (13 km) west of Durham, up the Deerness valley. The main village comprises two streets, West View and Deerness View; there are also a few houses on the other side of the football pitch. In total there are approximately forty homes.


Economy

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Historically, East Hedleyhope was a mining village and had a larger population.


Transport

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The village is the terminus of the 52 bus service with a frequent service to Durham.


Public services

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There is a thriving community with many social events which occur in the modern village hut. The young residents have good facilities such as the playground and the football pitch.


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