Framwellgate Moor
Framwellgate Moor is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England. It is situated to the north of Durham, and is adjacent to Pity Me and Newton Hall. It has a population of 5,404,[1] increasing to 6,112 at the 2011 census.[2]
| Framwellgate Moor | |
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 The Carrs | |
  Framwellgate Moor Location within County Durham | |
| Population | 6,112 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NZ262447 |
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| Unitary authority | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DURHAM |
| Postcode district | DH1 |
| Dialling code | 0191 |
| Police | Durham |
| Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
| Ambulance | North East |
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It is the location of New College Durham, the major further education establishment of the city. In addition, it is the location of Framwellgate School Durham which is a large and successful comprehensive school, science college and sixth form centre.
The civil parish is based on the village of Framwellgate Moor and also includes neighbouring Pity Me and Brasside.
Governance
An electoral ward with the same name exists. This ward includes Witton Gilbert and surrounding areas with a total population taken at the 2011 Census of 11,100.[3]
Climate
Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).[4]
References
- Office for National Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Durham Retrieved 30 July 2010
- UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Framwellgate Moor Parish (1170219746)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Framwellgate Moor Ward (as of 2011) (1237326534)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- Climate Summary for Framwellgate Moor