Catchgate
| Catchgate | |
|---|---|
| Hamlet | |
Crown and Thistle pub, aka Bob Bells | |
Location within County Durham | |
| Population | 3,000 (approx) |
| OS grid reference | NZ162523 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STANLEY |
| Postcode district | DH9 |
| Police | Durham |
| Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
| Ambulance | North East |
Catchgate is a former mining village in County Durham, England. It has a population of approximately 3,000 people. The nearest town is Stanley, also a former coal mining community. The town of Consett, once famous for its steel works, is 5 miles (8.0 km) away.