Has anyone been to Bishop Middleham?

[penelopepinkbott]

We are relocating from Scotland to County Durham and have found a house we like in Bishop Middleham, does anyone know it? I'd love a better idea of it before we come to view the house.

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It is fine as a village but I don't know about schools because we are the other side of the A1. Generally the East side of the A1 is more industrial and less desirable but it is near Sedgefield which had good amenities etc. Bishop Middleham is just off the A1 for driving but no good for trains, Durham or Darlington would be the nearest options at approx 20- 30 min drive.
Have you got any other options? Whereabouts do you need to be for work etc?

I need to be in Chester le street twice a week. My husband needs to be in London a few days a week and then the rest remote. He would drive so being near A1 appeals. Primary looks good I think, CofE and small. House prices look really reasonable so I was wondering if there was something I didn't know 😂.

House prices are generally cheaper around there. I would check secondary school options as County Durham isn't great for secondaries.

Chester le Street won't be the most pleasant commute as A1 gets chokka during rush hour.