Welcome to West Lea

West Lea is a charming and peaceful neighborhood located in the heart of Durham, North Carolina. The area is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, well-maintained homes, and friendly community. West Lea is a great place to live for families, young professionals, and retirees alike. The neighborhood is conveniently located near shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues, making it an ideal location for those who want to enjoy the best of both worlds.

One of the most attractive features of West Lea is its proximity to some of Durham's best schools. Families with children will appreciate the excellent education opportunities available in the area. The neighborhood is home to several top-rated public and private schools, including Durham Academy, Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill, and the Duke School. These schools offer a wide range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and sports teams, ensuring that every child can find their niche.

West Lea is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. The neighborhood is surrounded by several parks and green spaces, including the West Point on the Eno Park, which offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and fishing spots. The park is a popular destination for families, nature lovers, and history buffs, as it features several historic buildings and artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or simply relaxing in nature, West Lea has something for everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 6.5°C

Wind: 23.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
West Cornforth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Hodgson	High Street West Cornforth Ferryhill Durham DL17 9HP 01740654315 School Website
Coxhoe Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jayne Bartle	Cornforth Lane Coxhoe Durham DH6 4EJ 01913770294 School Website
Cleves Cross Primary And Nursery School Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Brentnall	Cleves Cross Ferryhill County Durham DL17 8QY 1740651599 School Website
Broom Cottages Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sean Kavanagh	Broom Road Ferryhill Durham DL17 8AN 01740651363 School Website
The Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Candler	Broom Road Ferryhill DL17 8AN 01740656040 School Website
Dean Bank Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline Northcott	Dean Bank Ferryhill Durham DL17 8PP 01740651512 School Website
Ferryhill Station Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Sones	Ferryhill Station Ferryhill Durham DL17 0DB 01740651291 School Website
St Michael's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Vollans	Front Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill County Durham DL17 9AL 1740651482 School Website
Kelloe Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Newton	Front Street Kelloe Durham DH6 4PG 01913770275 School Website
Bowburn Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Soler	Surtees Avenue Bowburn Bowburn Durham DH6 5DZ 01913770497 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 5.86 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 6.68 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 6.98 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 7.10 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 7.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taylor's Taxi's 07970 733913 26 Barratt Way, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 9LT 0.16 Miles
Kwik Cabs 01740 652900 5 Pine Rd, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8RY 0.85 Miles
Talbots Taxis 0191 377 3503 Wesley Pl, Durham, Durham, DH6 4LG 1.17 Miles
Tariff 1 Taxi 07719 026360 1 Richmond Cl, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8DF 1.39 Miles
Jaspers Taxis 07854 908160 17 Widecombe Walk, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8DD 1.44 Miles
United Executive Travel 01740 652980 Mainsforth Road, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 9DE 1.64 Miles
Ferryhill Taxis 01740 657222 3 North St, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8HX 1.69 Miles
Jrb Taxis 07709 050184 8 Davy St, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8PN 1.94 Miles
Anne's Cars 07958 423393 3 Lambs Pl, Durham, Durham, DH6 5DB 1.99 Miles
Pollys Taxis Durham 07774 634765 29 Clarence Street, Durham, Durham, DH6 5BB 2.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Vicarage Terrace - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Cornforth Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Green West Cornforth - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stobbs Cross Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salisbury Crescent - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bogma Avenue Coxhoe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thinford Street Metal Bridge - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Howle - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lansdowne Road Coxhoe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tursdale Colliery Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackgate Coxhoe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tursdale Colliery Ind Estate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coxhoe Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grange Crescent Coxhoe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West Cornforth Medical Centre 01740 656578	West Cornforth Med Ctr Reading Street West Cornforth, Ferryhill Durham DL17 9LH
Coxhoe Medical Practice 0191 3770215	Coxhoe Medical Practice 1 Lansdowne Road Coxhoe County Durham DH6 4DH
Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice 01740 651238	The Surgery Durham Road Ferryhill County Durham DL17 8JJ
The Surgery - Kellhoe	2 The Green Woodland Crescent Kelloe Durham DH6 4NU
Bowburn Medical Centre 0191 3772495	Bowburn Medical Centre Bow Street, Bowburn Durham DH6 5AL

Local Stores

Coxhoe - Petterson Dale
Petterson Dale
Coxhoe
Durham
Durham
DH6 4HA
01913 772328
Store Website
1.16 miles

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SPAR Kelloe
Front Street
Kelloe
DH6 4PD
01913779849
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Durham Equine Practice
Unit 41, Enterprise City Durham Gate County Durham DL16 6JF 0191 603 1122 vet@durhamequine.co.uk Website 2.09 miles


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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 3.09 miles
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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 3.42 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wear Referrals
Veterinary Hospital Bradbury Stockton-On-Tees TS21 2ES 01388 777770 info@wear-referrals.co.uk Website 3.80 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
7 East End Sedgefield Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS21 3AU 01740 622126 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk 4.48 miles
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Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2LG 0191 386 4477 info@gilmoorvets.com Website 5.44 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hardwick Park
Good For Walks With All The Family, Especially Those With Younger Children. Dogs Are To Be Kept On The Lead During The Day And The Park Has Good Paths/Walkways Suitable For Pushchairs. There's Also Plenty Of Opportunity For The Children To Play And Explore. There Is A Fee To Park, A Café For Refreshments And Toilet Facilities. A177 Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS21 2DN 3.91 miles

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Hurworth Burn
A Nice Walk Along The Reservoir Which Is Good For Prams Too! Dogs Can Be Off Lead But Be Aware There Are Also A Lot Of Cyclists That Use This Route Hurworth Burn Reservoir Lancashire 6.11 miles There Is A Car Park Just Up From Hurworth Barn Pet Hotel, It’S Just On Your Left After You Go Under The Bridge

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Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 10.11 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 10.56 miles

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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 10.58 miles

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Summerhill
Varied Terrain. Popular With Large Number Of Dog Walkers, Cyclists, Runners And Horse Riders Alike. Backfields Hartlepool Lancashire TS26 0DN 11.23 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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