Wear Valley was, from 1974 to 2009, a local government district in County Durham, England.

In the west it was parished and rural, whereas in the east it was more urban.

The district was abolished as part of the 2009 structural changes to local government in England, becoming part of the Durham County Council unitary authority.

At the time Wear Valley District Council was abolished the electoral wards were: 1.

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