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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

DL131JU

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131RG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131RQ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131SA

Front Street

DL131ST

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132BP

Front Street

DL132HT

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132SA

Stockley Crescent

DL132SP

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133BP

Riverside

DL133DG

Angate Street

DL133NU

Wear Bank

DL134PJ

Redgate Bank

DH89UT

The Mill

DH89PP

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131AB

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132NT

Eastcroft

DL131AW

School Hill

DL131DB

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131HQ

Causeway Road

DL131QH

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132AF

Front Street

DL132DY

Church Row

DL132EL

Crawleyside Bank

DL132JE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132LZ

Castle Close

DL132PX

Castle Close

DL132RR

Western Hill

DL132UT

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132UW

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133AX

Millrace

DL133BQ

Rushy Lea Lane

DL133DP

Leazes Lane

DL140BN

Douglas Lane

DL158DL

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89NS

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89UY

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132AG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131AR

School Hill

DL131DZ

Vedra Close

DL131LU

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131PF

Front Street

DL131QB

Hood Street

DL132BW

Front Street

DL132DT

Crawleyside Bank

DL132EH

Crawleyside Bank

DL132EJ

Crawleyside Bank

DL132FJ

Castle Gardens

DL132NJ

Cross Hill

DL132RB

Holmefield

DL132RL

Cromer Lea

DL132RY

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132YP

East End

DL133AH

Angate Street

DL133BG

Wear Bank

DL133HE

Holywood

DL133HU

Durham Road

Data Sources

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