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About

Stanley South occupies an elevated position on the northern edge of the Durham coalfield. The area's layout and housing largely reflect its 19th and early 20th century development for the mining industry, with terraced streets and former colliery sites shaping the landscape.

A prominent local feature is the concrete 'C' of the former C Pit heap, now a vegetated landmark. The area includes the expansive South Moor Park, offering green space with views across the surrounding towns and former pit villages.

Area overview

On average Stanley South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stanley South is £37,685 per year. There are 5 schools in Stanley South: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stanley South is home to around 9,599 people, with a population density of about 1,948.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stanley South Population
9,599
Population density
1,948 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.78(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.19(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.96(+22%)
Shoplifting
12.92(+10%)
Public order
6.35(-22%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,297
96.85%
Other White
82
0.85%
Chinese
41
0.43%
Indian
28
0.29%
Other Asian
26
0.27%
Total population: 9,599

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,072
27.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,388
18.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,357
17.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,284
16.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
834
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 7,599

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,201
28.06%
Owns outright
933
21.8%
Other social rented
715
16.71%
Social rents from council
701
16.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
661
15.44%
Total households: 4,280

Property prices in Stanley South

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £123,748 in Stanley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £275,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stanley South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced42£87,500
Detached23£225,000
Semi-Detached29£127,000

10 years median price trend in Stanley South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley South.

All postcodes in Stanley South

DH96XH

Pankhurst Place

DH96DZ

Shafto Terrace

DH96JB

Tweed Terrace

DH96JY

Keir Hardie Avenue

DH96FH

Kates Gill Grange

DH96DS

Front Street

DH96PA

Lenin Terrace

DH96LH

Keir Hardie Avenue

DH96FF

Holmside Hall Road

DH96HJ

Wear Road

DH96YZ

Mowlam Drive

DH96JD

Tees Crescent

DH97PS

Medway Gardens

DH96EH

William Street

DH90BP

Beaconsfield Street

DH96HH

Wear Road

DH96EU

Ousterley Terrace

DH96NP

Hollyhill Gardens West

DH97NS

Joseph Street

DH96LF

Avon Road

DH97PN

Coquet Gardens

DH96LW

Lenin Terrace

DH96YU

Sheridan Drive

DH96HQ

Valley Close

DH96HP

Wear Road

DH96FD

Kielder Drive

DH96XL

Cavell Place

DH96LS

Durham Road

DH96HZ

Tees Crescent

DH96AY

Chaytor Terrace North

DH96HN

Humber Hill

DH96QJ

Pentlands Terrace

DH96JZ

Marx Crescent

DH96AW

North View

DH96EE

Thomas Street

DH96QY

Durham Road

DH96PB

Lenin Terrace

DH97NB

Hustledown Gardens

DH96LJ

Lenin Terrace

DH96TE

Constable Close

Data Sources

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