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Stanley North & East

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About

Stanley North & East encompasses residential neighbourhoods and former mining communities on the northern edge of the town. The landscape is defined by its industrial past, with terraced housing spread across rolling terrain. The area is primarily residential, featuring local schools, shops, and community centres that serve the surrounding streets. Green spaces like the North Stanley Park provide recreational areas within the urban setting.

A prominent local landmark is the concrete 'Catherine Cookson Country' sign on a hillside, referencing the author's connections to the region. The area's layout follows the old colliery settlements, with roads leading towards the larger town centre to the south. The geography includes views across the surrounding countryside, which still bears traces of its historical mining infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Stanley North & East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stanley North & East is £41,622 per year. There are 5 schools in Stanley North & East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stanley North & East is home to around 8,191 people, with a population density of about 911.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stanley North & East Population
8,191
Population density
911.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.47(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.74(+45%)
Shoplifting
18.56(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.99(+40%)
Public order
9.52(+16%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,956
97.15%
Other White
95
1.16%
Arab
16
0.2%
African
15
0.18%
Indian
13
0.16%
Total population: 8,189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,531
22.45%
No qualifications
1,505
22.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,268
18.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,082
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
748
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 6,820

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,300
34.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,026
27.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
624
16.67%
Other social rented
399
10.66%
Social rents from council
324
8.66%
Total households: 3,743

Property prices in Stanley North & East

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Stanley North & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stanley North & East 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 Stanley North & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced61£85,750
Detached15£280,000
Flats4£71,250
Semi-Detached27£173,000

10 years median price trend in Stanley North & East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley North & East.

All postcodes in Stanley North & East

DH98RA

Iveston Terrace

DH98AW

Sunny Terrace

DH90EP

Shafto Terrace

DH98BG

Tanfield Lea Road

DH99UH

Larkspur Close

DH98AR

West View Gardens

DH90LW

Causey Drive

DH99XW

Stanley

DH90EN

Wylam Road

DH90PL

High Street

DH90TB

Front Street

DH90QG

Stanley

DH90ED

Park Avenue

DH90UT

St Helier Way

DH96RF

Acton Dene

DH90HB

Hillside Gardens

DH90HT

Front Street

DH90JX

Station Road

DH90JP

Station Road

DH90JH

Station Road

DH90NP

Front Street

DH90AE

St Andrews Mews

DL167QB

Stanley

DH96UZ

Forres Court

DH90LA

North Thorn

DH90BL

Thorneyholme Terrace

DH90HS

Boghouse Lane

DH99PH

Trefoil Road

DH90TY

Chester Road

DH90LZ

Kip Hill Court

DH98AU

Whinside

DH90NT

Benton Terrace

DH90PH

Joicey Gardens

DH98AL

Royal Road

DH90ND

Braidwood Mews

DH98AY

Osborne Villas

DH90SP

Beamish Hills

DH90UY

Causey View

DH90PG

Joicey Square

DH98NG

Orchard Grove

DH97RL

Louisa Terrace

DH99XF

Alderman Wood Road

DH96UF

Ruskin Close

DH90PT

Sand Street

DH90UJ

Hill Top

DH90EZ

Pelaw Avenue

DH98AF

Anthony Street

DH90ES

Watson Street

DH90UE

East Street

DH90PF

Simpson Street

DH90DZ

View Lane

DH96UR

Gullane Close

DH90EL

Wylam Road

DH90AB

Clifford Road

DH98BN

The Barns

DH90TZ

Bede Close

DH98RH

James Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.