Development details: West Rainton is situated between Durham and Houghton-le-Spring.
Leamside is about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) to the west.
The village straddles a ridge parallel to the A690 with extensive views to the west. The village is served by a post office, newsagents, petrol garage and convenience store. Durham City Centre is just over 4 miles from the development. Neighbouring villages include Fencehouses, Houghton–le-Spring, Leamside and Carrville. Council Tax £974.26 (2 bed) estimated cost per month £97.43 (x10 months).  This is subject to change each year.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT

Education
Local Primary Schools include West Rainton Primary School which is less than 0.5 miles from the development and Burnside Primary School. Secondary Schools in the area include Houghton Kepier  Secondary School, Belmont School and Community Arts College and Durham Johnston Comprehensive.

Leisure
Durham Cathedral Durham Gala Theatre and Cinema Freeman’s Quay competition standard swimming pool and leisure complex Beamish Museum The city is home to a wide range of restaurants offering a variety of cuisine including Pizza Express, Café Rouge, Fat Buddha, Nandos, The Slug and Lettuce and The County Hotel to name a few. Durham indoor market – Victorian market at the city’s Market Place, Prince Bishops and the Gates Shopping Centres.

Shopping
West Rainton can cater for everyday amenities with a newsagents and a post office. There is a large Tesco Extra less than 3 miles from the development at Carville and Durham’s Arniston Centre boasts a Sainsbury’s, Pets at Home and Homebase. Durham City Centre is only a short ride away and offers a wide variety of leisure and entertainment pursuits.

Transport
The development is ideally located with access to major transport links. The A691 links to Consett with the A690 providing a direct link to Durham City Centre and Sunderland. The A1M and A19 are nearby making commuting to Gateshead and Teesside easy. There is a park and ride facility at the nearby village of Carville (less than 1.5 miles from the development) ideal for travelling to the city for work or shopping. The area is also well served by a regular bus timetable linking to the neighbouring villages and the city.