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Stanhope & Weardale

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 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% 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
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Stanhope & Weardale

DL132UD

Front Street

DL133HJ

Redgate Bank

DL133LJ

Lydgate Avenue

DL140BL

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131FB

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131HA

Front Street

DH89UW

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89NR

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131HE

Hotts Lane

DL131JX

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131LN

Front Street

DL131NT

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131SF

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132JR

Front Street

DL132QQ

Front Street

DL132SQ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132TQ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132UH

The Butts

DL132YA

Willard Grove

DL132YH

Woodcroft Gardens

DL133HQ

Redgate Bank

DL133RL

The Crofts

DL140BJ

Hargill Road

DL140DH

Castle View

DL158DR

Stanhope & Weardale

DL158DY

Durham Road

DH89NP

Church Lane

DH89NU

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89TX

Limerick Lane

DL132QN

Front Street

DL131BL

Front Street

DL131HN

Causeway Road

DL131NB

Front Street

DL132NA

Chapel Street

DL132QL

Front Street

DL132QR

Front Street

DL132TY

Front Street

DL132UL

Front Street

DL132XX

Willard Grove

DL133DS

Leazes Lane

DL133JA

Ferndale

DL133JY

Durham Road

DL134PL

Redgate Bank

DH89UR

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89UU

Meadows Edge

DL131AF

School Hill

DL131DG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132FB

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132FZ

Barrington Court

DL132JG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132RF

Front Street

DL132TG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132UU

High Street

DL132WX

Centenary Close

DL132XT

Coronation Avenue

DL133BL

The Causeway

DL133DJ

Leazes Lane

DL133EE

Gordon Terrace

DL133JW

Durham Road

DL133LP

Leazes Lane

DL158DS

Stanhope & Weardale

DL158BD

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131AA

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131AH

Cross Lane

DL131AJ

School Hill

DL131BD

Front Street

DL131LP

Front Street

DL131NN

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131PY

Well Bank

DL131QF

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131QJ

Hood Street

DL131RL

Harthope Road

DL132DU

Crawleyside Bank

DL132EP

Crawleyside Bank

DL132HP

Front Street

DL132QZ

Holmefield

DL132TS

Church Lane

DL132TZ

Front Street

DL133AA

Front Street

DL133AU

Front Street

DL133BT

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133DR

Leazes Lane

DL133LE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133LT

Leazes Lane

DL133LX

Leazes Lane

DL140AU

High Street

DL140BP

Clemmy Bank

DL140BW

Stanhope & Weardale

DL140GA

High Street

DH89PB

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131EW

Front Street

DL132TD

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131PB

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131SB

Front Street

DL131SE

Front Street

DL132AT

Boltsburn Crescent

DL132DG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132PD

Crawleyside Bank

DL132PF

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132QA

Cross Hill