Find postcode

Craghead and South Moor

About

Craghead and South Moor ward lies in the former coal mining heartland of County Durham. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills and terraced housing built for the colliery workforce. The area is defined by its industrial heritage, with the remains of pit heaps and engine houses still visible across the terrain. The settlement pattern is linear, following the contours of the roads that connect the communities.

The area is served by local amenities including shops and social clubs. The nearby Waldridge Fell Country Park offers open heathland and walking paths on the western edge of the ward. Community life often centres around the working men's clubs and former miners' institutes, which remain active social hubs. The terrain includes several small becks that flow through the villages towards the River Wear.

Area overview

On average Craghead and South Moor has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Craghead and South Moor is £32,043 per year. There are 4 schools in Craghead and South Moor: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

104

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Craghead and South Moor Population

8,500

Population density

882.2 per km²

Demographics

British

8,159

95.99%

Other White

108

1.27%

Other Asian

0.36%

Indian

0.29%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.26%

Total population: 8,500

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,119

28.63%

Owns outright

1,063

27.19%

Private landlord or letting agency

889

22.74%

Other social rented

470

12.02%

Social rents from council

301

7.7%

Total households: 3,909

Property prices in Craghead and South Moor

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 in Craghead and South Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £23,500 up to £250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Craghead and South Moor over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£225,000	£151,500	£188,500	£232,500	£250,000
Flats	2	£56,250	£38,475	£46,375	£66,125	£74,025
Semi-Detached	23	£127,000	£73,650	£109,975	£143,500	£183,500
Terraced	66	£65,000	£34,250	£50,250	£89,750	£137,125

10 years median price trend in Craghead and South Moor

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Find postcode

Craghead and South Moor

Interactive map displaying Craghead and South Moor