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'''Middleton St George''' is a village in the borough of [[Darlington (borough)|Darlington]] and the [[ceremonial county]] of [[County Durham]], England.
'''Middleton St George''' is a village in the borough of [[Darlington (borough)|Darlington]] and the [[ceremonial county]] of [[County Durham]], England.
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It has grown rapidly since the mid-1990s, becoming a commuter area for [[Darlington]]. The population of the Darlington ward in question again taken at the 2011 Census was 4,650.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=13690052&c=DL2+1EE&d=14&e=62&g=6486254&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1437822759391&enc=1|title=Darlington ward population 2011|access-date=25 July 2015}}</ref>


== History ==
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It had a population measured at 3,779 at the [[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 Census]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11126112&c=DL2+1FD&d=16&e=62&g=6377645&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1437759730971&enc=1|title=Parish population 2011|access-date=25 July 2015}}</ref> and is situated approximately two miles from the outskirts of [[Darlington]]. It has grown rapidly since the mid-1990s, becoming a commuter area for [[Darlington]]. The population of the Darlington ward in question again taken at the 2011 Census was 4,650.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=13690052&c=DL2+1EE&d=14&e=62&g=6486254&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1437822759391&enc=1|title=Darlington ward population 2011|access-date=25 July 2015}}</ref>
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In 1870-72 John Marius Wilson's [[Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales]] described Middleton St. George.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vision of Britain|url=https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/2962|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Governance ==
Middleton St George within the [[Sedgefield (UK Parliament constituency)|Sedgefield]] which is under the control of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]]. The current Member of Parliament, since the [[2019 United Kingdom general election|2019 general election]], is [[Paul Howell (MP)|Paul Howell]].


The village falls under the '''Sadberge and Middleton St. George''' ward of [[Darlington Borough Council]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=DBC ward map|url=https://www.darlington.gov.uk/media/8415/sadberge-msg.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> the parish council holds monthly meetings in the local community centre.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-08-24|title=Agendas and Minutes|url=https://middleton-st-george.org.uk/parish-council/agendas-and-minutes/|access-date=2021-11-29|website=Middleton St George Parish Council|language=en-GB}}</ref>
==Amenities==
It is served by two shops, three barber shops, four pubs, two takeaways, a veterinary surgery, a petfood shop, a [[doctor's office|doctor's surgery]], a private day nursery, a dental surgery and a chemist.


==Transport==
==Transport==
The original line of the [[Stockton and Darlington Railway]] passed through the village, which is now served by [[Dinsdale railway station]].
The original line of the [[Stockton and Darlington Railway]] passed through the village, which is now served by [[Dinsdale railway station]].

Within a mile of the village is [[Teesside Airport]], formerly [[RAF Middleton St. George]]
Middleton St George is also served by the an hourly bus service provided by [[Arriva North East]], which links the airport to [[Darlington]] and [[Hurworth Place]].<ref name=":0" />

== Education ==
The village [[primary school]], St George's Church of England [[Academy (English school)|Academy]] has approximately 400 pupils aged 3 to 11, in 2019 it was among the top 3 percent of primary schools nationally for student progress.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Top marks! Darlington school among top three per cent in country|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/17424355.middleton-st-george-school-among-englands-top-three-per-cent/|access-date=2021-11-29|website=The Northern Echo|language=en}}</ref>

== Religion ==
The nearest church to the village is the [[Church of England]] [[St. George's Church, Low Middleton|St. George's]] in [[Low Middleton]], however due to a lack of facilities, the building does not hold regular Sunday services, those instead being held at the village school, the premises still functions for weddings, baptisms, funerals and Christmas & Easter services.

Another Church of England property, [[St Laurence's Church, Middleton One Row|St Laurence's]] in adjoining [[Middleton One Row]] dated back to 1871, and was officially closed in 2012 after structural difficulties and high repair costs,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Four year fight to save Middleton St George church is 'over'|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/darlington/9788772.four-year-fight-save-middleton-st-george-church-over/|access-date=2021-11-29|website=The Northern Echo|language=en}}</ref> it has now been converted into a luxury home.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Welford|first=Joanne|date=2021-07-26|title=The stunning church being converted into unique home with its own tower|url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/amazing-interior-former-church-thats-21100967|access-date=2021-11-29|website=TeessideLive|language=en}}</ref>
== Community and culture ==
The local community centre was formerly a pumping station dating back to 1930, having being sold to the parish council in 1980.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Middleton St George Village Hall|url=http://www.teesvalleyvillagehalls.net/middleton-st-george.html|access-date=2021-11-29|website=T.V.V.H.N|language=en}}</ref>

The village amenities include [[Londis (United Kingdom)|Londis]] and [[Premier Stores|Premier]] convenience stores, independently owned takeaways, a pet supply shop, a veterinarian practice and a local public house, ''The Havelock Arms''.
[[File:Middleton St George Village Centre - geograph.org.uk - 75439.jpg|thumb|Middleton St George Village Centre in 2005]]
There are also healthcare services in the form of St. George's [[General practice|Medical Practice]] and a dental surgery.

== Sport ==
The local football team, Middleton Rangers FC, play in the Darlington Sunday Invitation League Division 1, an affilIiate league of the [[Durham County Football Association]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Middleton Rangers First {{!}} Darlington Sunday Invitation League|url=https://fulltime.thefa.com/displayTeam.html?divisionseason=978313692&teamID=945074441|access-date=2021-11-29|website=fulltime.thefa.com}}</ref> The village cricket club, Middleton St George CC, play in the Darlington and District Cricket League Division A.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Middleton St George CC|url=https://middletonstgeorge.play-cricket.com/|access-date=2021-11-29|website=middletonstgeorge.play-cricket.com}}</ref> The nearby Dinsdale Golf Club has a history dating back to 1910.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Golf club near Darlington unveils expansion ambition to secure its future|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/18414217.darlington-golf-club-unveils-expansion-ambition-secure-future/|access-date=2021-11-29|website=The Northern Echo|language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 12:12, 29 November 2021

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Middleton St George is located in County Durham
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Location within County Durham
Population3,779 (2011)
OS grid referenceNZ345131
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDarlington
Postcode districtDL2
PoliceDurham
FireCounty Durham and Darlington
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54°30′45″N 1°28′03″W / 54.51243°N 1.46757°W / 54.51243; -1.46757

Middleton St George is a large village and civil parish in the borough of Darlington and the ceremonial county of County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of Darlington. According to the 2011 UK Census the population was 3,779, including Middleton One Row, Low Middleton and Oak Tree. [1] It has grown rapidly since the mid-1990s, becoming a commuter area for Darlington. The population of the Darlington ward in question again taken at the 2011 Census was 4,650.[2]

History

In 1870-72 John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Middleton St. George.[3]

Governance

Middleton St George within the Sedgefield which is under the control of the Conservative Party. The current Member of Parliament, since the 2019 general election, is Paul Howell.

The village falls under the Sadberge and Middleton St. George ward of Darlington Borough Council,[4] the parish council holds monthly meetings in the local community centre.[5]

Transport

The original line of the Stockton and Darlington Railway passed through the village, which is now served by Dinsdale railway station, within a mile of the village is Teesside International Airport, formerly RAF Middleton St. George.

Middleton St George is also served by the an hourly bus service provided by Arriva North East, which links the airport to Darlington and Hurworth Place.[4]

Education

The village primary school, St George's Church of England Academy has approximately 400 pupils aged 3 to 11, in 2019 it was among the top 3 percent of primary schools nationally for student progress.[6]

Religion

The nearest church to the village is the Church of England St. George's in Low Middleton, however due to a lack of facilities, the building does not hold regular Sunday services, those instead being held at the village school, the premises still functions for weddings, baptisms, funerals and Christmas & Easter services.

Another Church of England property, St Laurence's in adjoining Middleton One Row dated back to 1871, and was officially closed in 2012 after structural difficulties and high repair costs,[7] it has now been converted into a luxury home.[8]

Community and culture

The local community centre was formerly a pumping station dating back to 1930, having being sold to the parish council in 1980.[9]

The village amenities include Londis and Premier convenience stores, independently owned takeaways, a pet supply shop, a veterinarian practice and a local public house, The Havelock Arms.

Middleton St George Village Centre in 2005

There are also healthcare services in the form of St. George's Medical Practice and a dental surgery.

Sport

The local football team, Middleton Rangers FC, play in the Darlington Sunday Invitation League Division 1, an affilIiate league of the Durham County Football Association.[10] The village cricket club, Middleton St George CC, play in the Darlington and District Cricket League Division A.[11] The nearby Dinsdale Golf Club has a history dating back to 1910.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 6 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Darlington ward population 2011". Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Vision of Britain".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b "DBC ward map" (PDF).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Agendas and Minutes". Middleton St George Parish Council. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Top marks! Darlington school among top three per cent in country". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Four year fight to save Middleton St George church is 'over'". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  8. ^ Welford, Joanne (26 July 2021). "The stunning church being converted into unique home with its own tower". TeessideLive. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Middleton St George Village Hall". T.V.V.H.N. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Middleton Rangers First | Darlington Sunday Invitation League". fulltime.thefa.com. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Middleton St George CC". middletonstgeorge.play-cricket.com. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  12. ^ "Golf club near Darlington unveils expansion ambition to secure its future". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 29 November 2021.

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