Satley is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England, with a population of 292 in 2001,[1] falling to 282 at the 2011 Census.

The village of Satley lies in a narrow valley between Lanchester and Tow Law.

Satley has a long history, with archaeological evidence dating back as far as the Bronze Age,[4] even today buildings such as the church which was built in 1816 still stands.

[4] Also two ancient British graves have been found, the first at Satley Grange, the latter between East and West Bustfield.

The Romans settled nearby, as they built a fort at Lanchester,[4] although there is little evidence to suggest activity.

The road through the village originated as a track from the Roman fort at Lanchester to the one at Weardale.

The bus service through Satley stopped in 2011,it used to be very infrequent but now doesn't run at all and most residents are reliant on a car.

[8] With the growth of the use of the car and the internet, combined with large retail parks, services have reduced in Satley as in many traditional English villages.