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Stanhope & Weardale

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About

The Stanhope & Weardale area lies in the western part of County Durham, known for its rural landscapes and historic mining heritage. The River Wear runs through the valley, shaping the terrain and providing a focal point for settlements. Stanhope, the main town, serves as a hub with local amenities, while smaller villages like Frosterley and Wolsingham dot the surrounding countryside.

The area is part of the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring moorland, waterfalls, and limestone formations. Former lead and iron mining sites, such as Killhope Lead Mining Museum, reflect the region's industrial past. Walking trails like the Weardale Way attract visitors exploring the scenic countryside. Agriculture remains important, with farmland and livestock shaping the local economy.

Area overview

On average Stanhope & Weardale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stanhope & Weardale is £38,300 per year. There are 8 schools in Stanhope & Weardale: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stanhope & Weardale Population
7,828
Population density
19.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,585
96.85%
Other White
91
1.16%
Irish
24
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.27%
Other Asian
16
0.2%
Total population: 7,832

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,809
48.2%
Owns with a mortgage
906
24.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
477
12.71%
Other social rented
269
7.17%
Social rents from council
152
4.05%
Total households: 3,753

Property prices in Stanhope & Weardale

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 in Stanhope & Weardale area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,277 up to £590,583.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stanhope & Weardale in the 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 Stanhope & Weardale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£320,000
Flats8£186,750
Semi-Detached22£197,975
Terraced51£150,000

10 years median price trend in Stanhope & Weardale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanhope & Weardale.

All postcodes in Stanhope & Weardale

DL132YR

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132AY

Front Street

DL132EZ

Crawleyside Bank

DL132JS

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132LJ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132PE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132QS

Front Street

DL132SH

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132WH

Martin Street

DL133EY

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133JT

East End

DL133LZ

Leazes Lane

DL133NX

Rushy Lea Lane

DL140AG

Low Lane

DL140AH

Low Lane

DH89UX

Meadows Edge

DL131DJ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131EN

Front Street

DL131ET

Front Street

DL131PS

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131QG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132RW

Western Hill

DL132SG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132SS

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132YX

East Lane

DL133AE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133ED

East End

DL133EW

Angate Street

DL132YN

East Lane

DL131JG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131ND

Front Street

DL132PR

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131HD

Front Street

DL131SL

Crosslet Lane

DL132AW

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132DF

Front Street

DL132QH

Front Street

DL132XD

Dales Street

DL132XP

Front Street

DL132XQ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132YD

Coronation Avenue

DL132YE

Willard Grove

DL133BH

Howlea Lane

DL133EF

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133HW

Gateways

DL133JQ

Durham Road

DL140AL

Stanhope & Weardale

DL158ED

Douglas Lane

DH89UQ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132RU

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131DN

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131EH

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131LE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131PP

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131PR

Carway Bank

DL132HX

Front Street

DL132NU

Westcroft

DL132RS

Western Hill

DL132SY

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132TL

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132YB

Coronation Avenue

DL133AF

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133AZ

The Causeway

DL133DD

Church Lane

DL133ET

Upper Town

DL133JB

Durham Road

DL133JF

Durham Road

DL133JG

Durham Road

DL133LD

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133LQ

The Garth

DL133LY

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132PW

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89PN

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131DD

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131DE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131EE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131JZ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131LF

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131NF

Front Street

DL131PG

Scutterhill Bank

DL131SD

Front Street

DL131SS

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132AJ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132AZ

Front Street

DL132EA

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132SE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132SF

Front Street

DL132UY

Front Street

DL132XA

Union Lane

DL132YZ

Church Lane

DL133AB

Angate Street

DL133DT

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133EG

Gordon Terrace

DL133EL

Meadhope Street

DL133EN

Meadhope Street

DL133HH

Durham Road

DL133PA

Durham Road

DL131LJ

Front Street

DL131LT

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131NS

Stanhope & Weardale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.