Framwellgate Moor

Framwellgate Moor is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England. It is situated to the north of Durham, and is adjacent to Pity Me and Newton Hall. It had a population of 5,404 in the 2011 Census.^[1] With a slight increase to 6,112 in a 2018 local report.^[2]

Framwellgate Moor
The Carrs
Framwellgate Moor Location within County Durham
Population	6,112 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid reference	NZ262447
Civil parish	Framwellgate Moor
Unitary authority	County Durham
Ceremonial county	County Durham
Region	North East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	DURHAM
Postcode district	DH1
Dialling code	0191
Police	Durham
Fire	County Durham and Darlington
Ambulance	North East
UK Parliament	City of Durham
List of places UK England County Durham 54.799°N 1.59°W / 54.799; -1.59

It is the location of New College Durham, the major further education establishment of the city. In addition, it is the location of Framwellgate School Durham which is a large and successful comprehensive school, science college and sixth form centre. The civil parish is based on the village of Framwellgate Moor and also includes neighbouring Pity Me and Brasside.

Etymology and name

The name Framwellgate means "road to the vigorous spring/stream", and is derived from the Old English elements fram ("vigorous, strong") + wella ("a well") + the Old Norse gata ("a road").^[3]

Governance

Framwellgate Moor is part of an electoral ward with Newton Hall, and has its own parish council.

Climate

Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).^[4]