Traditional county: County Durham · Region: North East
Explore Westlea, County Durham with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Westlea 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 | Westlea |
| Traditional County | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.834012 |
| Longitude | -1.366626 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The gentle undulations of the landscape around Westlea offer a tranquil setting within County Durham. It lies 2.1 km west of Seaham (from Seaham: bearing 262°T, OS grid NZ 407 489), and is situated north-north-west of Dalton-le-Dale village. Historically, Westlea, like much of this region, would have been shaped by agricultural practices, with farming remaining a significant element of the local economy. The proximity to the coast means that the sea air often carries inland, influencing the character of Westlea. While not boasting grand historical structures, Westlea benefits from its position within a county rich in heritage, with nearby Seaham offering a more developed urban centre and Dalton-le-Dale providing a glimpse into traditional village life. The broader North East of England context provides a backdrop of industrial legacy and natural beauty, elements that subtly inform the atmosphere of Westlea.
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Explore Westlea, 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: 54.834012, -1.366626. 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. |