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Weardale

England / North East / County Durham / Weardale

About

Weardale is a ward in County Durham, covering a rural area in the upper part of the Weardale valley. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, moorland, and the River Wear, which runs through the valley. The ward includes villages such as Stanhope, Wolsingham, and Frosterley, which serve as local hubs for residents. Agriculture and tourism play key roles in the local economy, with walking and cycling routes attracting visitors to the area.

The ward has a strong sense of community, with local events and traditions such as the annual Weardale Agricultural Show. Historic landmarks, including Stanhope Castle and the Weardale Railway, reflect the area's heritage. Public services are centred in the larger villages, with schools, shops, and healthcare facilities serving the population. The surrounding North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides opportunities for outdoor activities and conservation efforts.

Area overview

On average Weardale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Weardale is £38,272 per year. There are 8 schools in Weardale: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Weardale

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £211,500 in Weardale area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £590,583.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£350,000
Flats7£188,000
Semi-Detached20£213,000
Terraced46£150,000

10 years price trend in Weardale

All postcodes in Weardale

DL158DW

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89UE

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89UF

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131ED

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131JS

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131DL

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131LW

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131NW

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132LN

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132JT

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132LG

Front Street

DL132NF

Chapel Street

DL132PJ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132RG

Front Street

DL132XF

East End

DL132XL

Front Street

DL132XW

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132YQ

East End

DL132YU

Bondisle Way

DL133DH

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133DQ

Front Street

DL133HG

Leazes Lane

DL140BH

Stanhope & Weardale

DL158DJ

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89UN

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89NH

The Closes

DL131DA

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131RR

Hood Street

DL131SP

Crosslet Lane

DL132AL

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132AU

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132EE

Field Row

DL132HS

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132JB

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132JP

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132RQ

Front Street

DL132UQ

The Butts

DL132XH

Front Street

DL132XJ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133AN

Church Lane

DL133BJ

Wear Bank

DL133BW

Millrace

DL133DB

St Annes Drive

DL133EB

East End

DL133EJ

Silver Street

DL133JN

Ferndale

DL140AR

Cemetery Road

DL158BA

Low Lane

DH89NT

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132PU

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131BW

Bents Lane

DL131NP

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131PE

Front Street

DL132HW

Front Street

DL132PB

Crawleyside Bank

DL132PL

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132RH

Front Street

DL132RJ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132UF

The Butts

DL132UR

High Street

DL132US

East Lane

DL132YF

Willard Grove

DL133ER

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133JJ

Durham Road

DL133NA

Holywood

DH89TY

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131AQ

School Hill

DL132YG

Bondisle Way

DL131AT

School Hill

DL131PU

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131SJ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131SN

Crosslet Lane

DL132DX

Church Row

DL132HN

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132LU

Waterside Court

DL132UN

The Market Place

DL132XN

Front Street

DL133AT

Millrace

DL133BE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133BF

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133ES

Upper Town

DL133JH

Durham Road

DL140AQ

Low Lane

DL140AS

Cemetery Road

DL132ED

Crawleyside Bank

DH89UP

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131AN

School Hill

DL131LR

Front Street

DL131QW

Hood Street

DL131RJ

Harthope Road

DL132LF

Front Street

DL132LX

St Thomas' Close

DL132NW

Ashcroft

DL132NX

Union Street

DL132QU

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133BN

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133HA

Lydgate Lane

DL133LN

Leazes Lane

DL133LB

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89XA

The Mill

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.