WALDRIDGE PARISH

Introduction

Waldridge is a village in County Durham, in England. The population at the 2001 Census was 215. Prior to the 2011 Census the parish boundaries changed and the population shown at this census was 4,215. It is situated to the south west of Chester-le-Street. It is known as either Waldridge Fell or Waldridge Village, the 'Fell' referring to the surrounding area of moorland. The village used to be known as Waldridge Colliery. The current village dates back to the 1890s, the original village having been located on the fell which overlooks the present location. Rainwater runs into the Cong Burn to the north and the South Burn to the south, both of which flow into the River Wear which is a few miles to the east.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	292 hectares
Population	3,865 ⁽²⁰²¹⁾
Density	1,323 people/km²
Mean age	39.8
Ward	Chester-le-Street South
District	County Durham
Postcodes	DH2
ONS ID	E04010708