Welcome to Ouston
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Ouston is a village in County Durham, about 8 miles (13 kilometres) south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne in the north-east of England. The main village of Ouston (formerly called Ulkerton in earlier medieval times) is adjoined by the 1970s built housing estate known as Urpeth Grange but both are referred to colloquially as Ouston by locals. The population of the parish, according to the 2011 census, was 2,821.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
254 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,730 (2021) |
Density |
1,076 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.4 |
Ward |
Pelton |
District |
County Durham |
Postcodes |
DH2 |
ONS ID |
E04010674 |
Council
Contact details for Ouston Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Ouston Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ouston Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Ouston Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ouston Parish.
Local News
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Woman suffers head injury following suspected assault in County Durham village
Published: 15th Apr 2024
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Education bosses still searching for alternatives for Gateshead and Durham schools hit by RAAC crisis
Published: 13th Sep 2023
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Predator who turned up to meet '14-year-old' for sex greeted by police
Published: 5th Nov 2023