Welcome to Sacriston

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Introduction

Welcome to Sacriston Parish in the County of Durham.  The origins of Sacriston date back to the 13th Century when it was called Sacriston's Heugh.  It comprised of a combined farm and manor house which was the residence of a monk who held the office of Sacristan of the Parish monastery at Durham Cathedral.  In January 2017 Sacriston had a population of around 6000.  For a short history of Sacriston click here.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

410 hectares

Population

5,172 (2021)

Density

1,261 people/km2

Mean age

40.1

Ward

Sacriston

District

County Durham

Postcodes

DH7

ONS ID

E04010682


Council

Contact details for Sacriston Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Sacriston Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sacriston Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Sacriston Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Sacriston Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sacriston Parish.

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Local News

Two arrested and man in hospital after stabbing in Sacriston

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Two arrested and man in hospital after stabbing in Sacriston

Published: 22nd Apr 2024

Sacriston County Durham house prices differ by £330,000

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Sacriston County Durham house prices differ by £330,000

Published: 17th Mar 2024

House pictured boarded up after 'disturbance' in County Durham town

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House pictured boarded up after 'disturbance' in County Durham town

Published: 10th Mar 2024