Traditional county: County Durham · Region: North East
Explore Pity Me, County Durham with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Pity Me map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Pity Me |
| Traditional County | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.803792 |
| Longitude | -1.588454 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The landscape surrounding Pity Me offers a gentle introduction to the rolling terrain of County Durham. It lies 2.9 km north of Durham (from Durham: bearing 353°T, OS grid NZ 265 455), and is situated south-south-east of Kimblesworth village. Historically, Pity Me has been associated with agricultural activity, its fields contributing to the rural character of the region. While not boasting grand historical structures, Pity Me's development reflects the growth of suburban living in proximity to larger centres. Its proximity to Durham means residents benefit from the amenities and heritage of the cathedral city, while Pity Me itself retains a more tranquil, residential feel. The area's name, though perhaps sounding melancholic, is thought to derive from a historical event or a local landmark, adding a touch of intrigue to its identity.
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Explore Pity Me, County Durham, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.803792, -1.588454. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |