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About

Stanley South is a residential area located in County Durham, England. It forms part of the larger Stanley urban area, situated to the north-west of Durham City. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents.

The area has historical ties to coal mining, reflecting County Durham's industrial past. Nearby landmarks include the Tanfield Railway, one of the world's oldest railways, and Beamish Museum, an open-air living history museum. Public transport links connect Stanley South to surrounding towns and Durham City. The landscape features rolling hills and green spaces, typical of the region.

Area overview

On average Stanley South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103 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 of residents in Stanley South is £32,400 per year. There are 5 schools in Stanley South: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Stanley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £250,000.

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
Detached16£228,000
Semi-Detached25£124,995
Terraced47£83,500

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

DH96HU

Wansbeck Avenue

DH96PB

Lenin Terrace

DH96QD

Stanley South

DH96QJ

Pentlands Terrace

DH97NQ

Hustledown Gardens

DH96AW

Middles Road

DH96BL

Beech Terrace

DH96EU

Ousterley Terrace

DH96EW

Edward Street

DH96JD

Tees Crescent

DH96LA

Stanley South

DH96QN

Stanley South

DH96NR

Stanley South

DH96EN

Lowery Lane

DH96ET

Holmside Terrace

DH96EZ

Ousterley Terrace

DH96JL

Avon Road

DH96JR

Avon Road

DH96JS

Wear Road

DH96NE

Tees Crescent

DH96NQ

Keir Hardie Avenue

DH96TL

Elgar Close

DH96XA

Coates Close

DH96BE

Woodside Gardens

DH96DN

Front Street

DH96DY

Craghead Lane

DH96ED

Oswald Street

DH96ES

Railway Street

DH96HS

Wansbeck Avenue

DH96JF

Tees Crescent

DH96PD

Derwent Walk

DH96PY

Tyne Road

DH96QP

Mendip Terrace

DH96XE

Fonteyn Place

DH97PL

Coquet Gardens

DH96DW

Front Street

DH96HJ

Gainsborough Road

DH96QR

Fonteyn Place

DH96XD

Potter Place

DH97PX

Moore Street

Data Sources

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