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| West Rainton | |
|---|---|
 Former Post Office, West Rainton | |
  West Rainton Location within County Durham | |
| Population | 2,316 (2011 Census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NZ3246 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HOUGHTON LE SPRING |
| Postcode district | DH4 |
| Dialling code | 0191 |
| Police | Durham |
| Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
West Rainton is a village in the civil parish of West Rainton and Leamside,[2] in County Durham, England. It is situated between Durham and Houghton-le-Spring. Leamside is about one-half mile (0.80 km) to the west, and the south-western end of the village is known by the separate name of Rainton Gate. The village straddles a ridge parallel to the A690 with extensive views to the west.[3] At the 2001 census it had a population of 2,255,[4] increasing to 2,316 at the 2011 Census.[1]
- ^ a b "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "The Durham County Council (Reorganisation of Community Governance) (West Rainton and Leamside) Order 2019" (PDF). Local Government Boundary Commission for England. Retrieved 15 May 2019. note that only the introduction is shows there but [1] shows the name and [2] has the plan
- ^ "West Rainton" (Map). Google Maps.
- ^ "Parish Headcounts: Durham". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 7 February 2012.