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.
On average Stanley South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112 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).
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 in Stanley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £116,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £82,500 |
10 years price trend in Stanley South
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Wansbeck Avenue
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Lenin Terrace
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Stanley South
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Pentlands Terrace
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Hustledown Gardens
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Middles Road
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Beech Terrace
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Ousterley Terrace
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Edward Street
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Tees Crescent
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Stanley South
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Stanley South
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Lowery Lane
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Holmside Terrace
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Ousterley Terrace
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Avon Road
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Avon Road
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Wear Road
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Tees Crescent
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Keir Hardie Avenue
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Elgar Close
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Coates Close
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Woodside Gardens
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Front Street
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Craghead Lane
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Oswald Street
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Railway Street
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Wansbeck Avenue
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Tees Crescent
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Derwent Walk
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Tyne Road
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Mendip Terrace
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Fonteyn Place
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Coquet Gardens
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Front Street
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Gainsborough Road
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Fonteyn Place
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Potter Place
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.