Woodham, County Durham
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Woodham is a popular residential area within Newton Aycliffe
, to the North East of the main part of the town.
Built on the site of what was once Woodham Farm, it was designed and developed in the early 1980's around a community centre, church and a parade of shops overlooking a central green. The Huntsman Public house is also situated on the same central green, whilst the Woodham Golf and Country Club
lies a short way to the North of the main development, on the road to Rushyford
.
Newton Aycliffe, in common with many of the post war "New Towns" consisted originally of mostly social / public housing, a large proportion of which is now privately owned. Woodham is the largest of a number of private housing developments that have taken place since the late 1970's, to the North of Woodham Burn; which at one time formed a natural Northern boundary to the town of Newton Aycliffe.
Neither Woodham Burn Infant and Junior schools or Woodham Community Technology College
are actually in Woodham, though they lie in close proximity, to the South of Woodham Burn.
Woodham Way is the centre of Woodham containg a row of shops including dentists, takeaways and newsagents. A notable street is Carwardine Close which sits on the corner of the road north to Sedgefield and Rushyford. Woodham lies close to the town centre and the local supermarket, both within walking distance.
Recently the area has been expanded by more housing developments increasing the size of the village by a notable amount.
Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe is a town in County Durham, England. Founded in 1947 under the New Towns Act of 1946, it is the oldest new town in the north of England.-Geography:...
, to the North East of the main part of the town.
Built on the site of what was once Woodham Farm, it was designed and developed in the early 1980's around a community centre, church and a parade of shops overlooking a central green. The Huntsman Public house is also situated on the same central green, whilst the Woodham Golf and Country Club
Woodham Golf and Country Club
Woodham Golf and Country Club is a golf club in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, England. The course, set over of parkland, opened in 1981, and was designed by James Hamilton-Stutt. The club's head professional is Ernie Wilson.-External links:*...
lies a short way to the North of the main development, on the road to Rushyford
Rushyford
Rushyford is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated between Darlington and Durham....
.
Newton Aycliffe, in common with many of the post war "New Towns" consisted originally of mostly social / public housing, a large proportion of which is now privately owned. Woodham is the largest of a number of private housing developments that have taken place since the late 1970's, to the North of Woodham Burn; which at one time formed a natural Northern boundary to the town of Newton Aycliffe.
Neither Woodham Burn Infant and Junior schools or Woodham Community Technology College
Woodham Community Technology College
Woodham Community Technology College previously known as "Woodham Comprehensive School" is a comprehensive school and former sixth form college in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, England.-Admissions:...
are actually in Woodham, though they lie in close proximity, to the South of Woodham Burn.
Woodham Way is the centre of Woodham containg a row of shops including dentists, takeaways and newsagents. A notable street is Carwardine Close which sits on the corner of the road north to Sedgefield and Rushyford. Woodham lies close to the town centre and the local supermarket, both within walking distance.
Recently the area has been expanded by more housing developments increasing the size of the village by a notable amount.