Welcome to Blanchland

CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATA

Introduction

Blanchland is a village in Northumberland, England, on the County Durham boundary. The population of the Civil Parish at the 2011 census was 135. The village is set beside the river in a wooded section of the Derwent valley, Blanchland is an attractive small village in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is renowned for its sheep farming and the story of its lead mining industry can still be seen across the moors and throughout the landscape.

Wikipedia page

Do you live in Blanchland?

Register as a resident of Blanchland Parish. Stay connected with your local Parish and be the first to be notified of new data updates or new planning applications submitted in Blanchland Parish.

Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

2,196 hectares

Population

124 (2021)

Density

6 people/km2

Mean age

48.2

Ward

South Tynedale

District

Northumberland

Postcodes

DH8

ONS ID

E04010748


Council

Contact details for Blanchland Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

View Parish Council

Education

View educational establishments in Blanchland Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

View Education

Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Blanchland Parish.

View Business Directory

Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Blanchland Parish.

View Planning Applications

Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Blanchland Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

View Property

Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Blanchland Parish.

View Heritage


Local News

The Lord Crewe Arms hotel Blanchland, Northumberland review

Hosted and licensed by The Independent

The Lord Crewe Arms hotel Blanchland, Northumberland review

Published: 28th Feb 2024

Blanchland garden featured on BBC2 hosts Open Garden

Hosted and licensed by Hexham Courant

Blanchland garden featured on BBC2 hosts Open Garden

Published: 11th Jul 2023

New rooms launched at Lord Crewe Arms, perfect for a Blanchland staycation

Hosted and licensed by Northumberland Gazette

New rooms launched at Lord Crewe Arms, perfect for a Blanchland staycation

Published: 28th Jun 2023