Conservation Areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. There are currently 22 Conservation Areas within the borough, which are listed below:
Axwell Park
Blaydon Bank
Birtley
Bradley Park
Bridges
Chowdene
Clara Vale
Coatsworth
Crow Hall (Felling)
Gibside
Lamesley
Lintzford (joint Conservation Area with Derwentside District Council)
Low Fell
Marley Hill
Path Head
Ravensworth
Rowlands Gill
Ryton
Saltwell
Sheriff Hill
Walker Terrace/Regent Street
Whickham