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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 49 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
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weardale Population
7,828
Population density
19.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,585
96.85%
Other White
91
1.16%
Irish
24
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.27%
Other Asian
16
0.2%
Total population: 7,832

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,809
48.2%
Owns with a mortgage
906
24.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
477
12.71%
Other social rented
269
7.17%
Social rents from council
152
4.05%
Total households: 3,753

Property prices in Weardale

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 in Weardale area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,277 up to £590,583.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weardale 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 Weardale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£320,000
Flats8£186,750
Semi-Detached22£197,975
Terraced51£150,000

10 years median price trend in Weardale

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

All postcodes in Weardale

DL132DE

Front Street

DL132EB

Crawleyside Bank

DL132EX

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132NL

Front Street

DL132RT

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132SB

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132SR

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132TH

Intake Lane

DL133NT

Shull Bank

DL140AD

Stanhope & Weardale

DL140BQ

Cemetery Road

DL140BX

Ramshaw Lane

DL140DJ

Witton Tower Gardens

DH89NN

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89PE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132PQ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131DF

School Hill

DL131EJ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131HW

Irestone Lane

DL131LS

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131LZ

Front Street

DL131NG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131PD

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131PZ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131RD

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132AD

Front Street

DL132AE

Churchgarth Lane

DL132AN

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132AX

Boltsburn Crescent

DL132QE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132SW

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132XR

East End

DL133BB

The Crofts

DL133LF

Lydgate Avenue

DL133LG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL140AY

High Street

DL131JH

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131AX

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131BQ

Front Street

DL131EP

Causeway Road

DL131JY

Scutterhill Bank

DL131NA

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131NR

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131PH

Scutterhill Bank

DL131RB

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131RH

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131RY

Front Street

DL132BB

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132PZ

The Market Place

DL132TE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132UB

Dales Street

DL132YS

Bondisle Way

DL133AD

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133EA

Upper Town

DL133EZ

Lydgate Lane

DL133LL

Durham Road

DL133LU

Leazes Lane

DL140BB

Cemetery Road

DL158DU

High West Road

DL131JJ

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89NL

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131EU

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131JD

Front Street

DL131LD

Seeingsike Road

DL131NQ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131QE

Harthope Road

DL131QP

Broken Way

DL131QZ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131SW

Crosslet Lane

DL132BA

Front Street

DL132HE

Front Street

DL132QP

Front Street

DL132XE

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133HT

Durham Road

DL134PH

Wolsingham Road

DL140AP

Gordon Lane

DL140BD

Cemetery Road

DL131JL

Front Street

DH89UG

Stanhope & Weardale

DH89NQ

Church Lane

DL131AL

School Hill

DL131DQ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131DY

Front Street

DL131EB

Front Street

DL131EZ

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131HL

Causeway Road

DL131NH

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131PA

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131QN

Broken Way

DL131QY

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132EY

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132LB

Front Street

DL132PN

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132QF

Intake Lane

DL132RD

Front Street

DL132RN

Cromer Lea

DL132SU

Stanhope & Weardale

DL132XG

Stanhope & Weardale

DL133EP

Stanhope & Weardale

DL131JF

Stanhope & Weardale

Data Sources

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