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Coundon, United Kingdom
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Coundon is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,256. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Coundon
Coundon is an old mining village and former civil parish in the County Durham district, in the ceremonial county of Durham, England. The Boldon Book mentions a mine in Coundon in the twelfth century. In 2001 it had a population of 2611. In 2011 the ward had a population of 7139.
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| Population | 3,256 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.6628°, -1.6269° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (925 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $42,464 |
| Median Age | 44.0 years |
About Coundon
Coundon is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,256. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Coundon vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Coundon vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,464 |
| 43% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,464 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $817 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 296 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,727 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,062 |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,302 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.6628°N, 1.6269°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Coundon has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 937.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
Schools in Coundon
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Lane Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Coundon
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Revolution | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CVFM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| First radio bounce northeast | club dance | AAC | |
| Spark FM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NUFC Talk Radio | football, soccer | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio UK | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lionheart Radio | community, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Northumberland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pride Radio (US) | iheartradio, pride | AAC 24 kbps | |
| Frisk Radio | - | AAC | |
| Frisk radio bounce northeast | bounce | AAC | |
| Smooth Tyne & Wear | easy listening, newcastle | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hartlepool | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| frisk radio groove northeast | groove | AAC | |
| Prince Bishops Hospital Radio | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Coundon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society | ||||
| Beamish Museum | ||||
| Durham Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Durham Mining Museum | ||||
| Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop | ||||
| Faith Museum | ||||
| Fans Museum | ||||
| Hopetown Darlington | ||||
| Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon | ||||
| Oriental Museum | ||||
| Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens | ||||
| Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House | ||||
| Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House | ||||
| The Bishops | ||||
| The Story | ||||
| Tithe Barn | ||||
| Washington F Pit Museum | ||||
| Washington Old Hall | ||||
| Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Coundon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Archives and Special Collections Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barker Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bill Bryson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birtley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birtley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Auckland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Cosin's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester-le-Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cockerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Consett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durham Clayport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easington Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edward Pease Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferryhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hetton Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kayll Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langley Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Aycliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palace Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pelton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sedgefield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shildon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Moor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St John's College Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Murray Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ushaw Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Victor Watts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Washington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Washington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodhouse Close Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Coundon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Indoor Market | |||||
| Jackie White's Market | |||||
| Jacky White's Market |
Hotels in Coundon
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Coundon
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Coundon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Samuel Brewery | ||||
| Hill Island Brewery | ||||
| Hopper House Brew Farm | ||||
| Leamside Brewery | ||||
| Maxim Brewery | ||||
| Mithril | ||||
| S43 Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Coundon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Coundon
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | Large Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Athey's Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bywell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Causey Park Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Currock Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Druridge Bay Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eshott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ewesley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Selby House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wathstones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wombleton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woodhouse Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yearby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yorkshire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Coundon
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of St James | |
| St Joseph's |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Coundon?
Coundon has a population of 3,256 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Coundon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $42,464, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,727 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Coundon?
Coundon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Coundon?
The unemployment rate in Coundon is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $817. There are 296 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Coundon?
The median home value in Coundon is $174,727. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,062. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.
How are the schools in Coundon?
26.7% of adults in Coundon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.7% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Coundon?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Coundon is 2.1% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 97.8% of residents speak only English at home. 5.2% of the population are military veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability.