Crap Towns / Stanley / Swimming pools
Where can you go swimming in Stanley?
Stanley has 2 public swimming pools open (October 2026): 1.0 per 10,000 people, 43% higher than the typical English town's 0.7. None has closed for good since 2010.
| Town | Distance | Public pools per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Birtley | 8.2 km | 2.2 |
| Blaydon | 10.6 km | 2.1 |
| Chester-le-Street | 7.4 km | 1.3 |
| Stanley | – | 1.0 |
| Consett | 9.7 km | 0.7 |
| Annfield Plain | 3.0 km | 0.0 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 5.8 km | 0.0 |
| Rowlands Gill | 7.4 km | 0.0 |
| Sacriston | 6.6 km | 0.0 |
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 10.1 km | 0.0 |
| Whickham | 9.0 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 0.7 |