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About

Stanley ward lies in the northwestern part of County Durham, centred on the former mining town of Stanley itself. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills and former colliery sites, with residential areas spread across several distinct settlements. The terrain slopes towards the Team Valley, and the area is marked by a mix of older terraced housing and more modern developments.

A notable local landmark is the Tanfield Railway, the world's oldest existing railway line, which runs through the area. The ward includes surrounding villages like South Moor and Craghead, connected by a network of roads following the contours of the land. Community facilities and local shopping precincts serve as central points within the urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Stanley has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stanley is £33,391 per year. There are 6 schools in Stanley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

107

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stanley Population

8,745

Population density

2,239.9 per km²

Demographics

British

8,502

97.19%

Other White

0.97%

Chinese

0.33%

Arab

0.23%

African

0.16%

Total population: 8,748

Housing

Owns outright

1,114

26.95%

Owns with a mortgage

895

21.65%

Other social rented

723

17.49%

Social rents from council

712

17.22%

Private landlord or letting agency

612

14.8%

Total households: 4,134

Property prices in Stanley

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £97,250 in Stanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £348,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£260,000	£153,000	£232,500	£285,000	£333,600
Flats	3	£120,000	£55,200	£84,000	£122,500	£124,500
Semi-Detached	22	£124,998	£60,000	£90,000	£158,750	£195,000
Terraced	46	£85,500	£41,249	£70,875	£102,625	£137,750

10 years median price trend in Stanley

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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