Welcome to Burnhope
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
A parish council is a civil local authority found in England and is the lowest, or first, tier of local government. They are elected corporate bodies, have variable tax raising powers, and are responsible for areas known as civil parishes, serving in total 16 million people. A parish council serving a town may be called a town council, and a parish council serving a city is styled a city council; these bodies have the same powers, duties and status as a parish council.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,430 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,622 (2021) |
Density |
113 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.1 |
Ward |
Lanchester |
District |
County Durham |
Postcodes |
DH7 |
ONS ID |
E04010605 |
Council
Contact details for Burnhope Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Burnhope Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Burnhope Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Burnhope Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Burnhope Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Burnhope Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by BBC
Judge brands Burnhope solar farm approval unlawful
Published: 25th Feb 2024
Hosted and licensed by Chronicle Live
'I thought I'd lost him': County Durham mum relives moment son was stabbed near home
Published: 12th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by The Northern Echo
Campaigners launch legal challenge against Burnhope solar farm
Published: 16th Sep 2023