Property profile

Startforth CottageDipton

DH9 9HQ

Derwent & Pont Valley

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Map showing Startforth Cottage, Dipton, Stanley

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£225,000

Terraced sold in Derwent & Pont Valley

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold14 Aug 2020
£165,000Change since last sale: +£62,000 (+37%)
Annualised change
+5.3% per yearCounty Durham annualised change (terraced) since 2020: +6.4% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £140 per sq ft
£152 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£12 per sq ft (+8.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Derwent & Pont Valley
£128,000Estimate vs local median: +£99,000 (+77%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area139 m² / 1,494 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
Floor levelNODATA!
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection21 Jul 2011

Sales history

DatePriceChange
14 Aug 2020£165,000+13%
26 Apr 2018£145,500+0%
26 Apr 2018£145,500+114%
08 Aug 2014£68,000+5%
09 Nov 2011£65,000-48%
13 Jun 2006£125,000+421%
11 May 2001£24,000-

Local market

Property prices in Derwent & Pont Valley

Median price£140,500
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)211
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £190K

Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 (about £168 per square foot) in Derwent & Pont Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,475 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£285,000£228
Semi-Detached70£157,250£183
Terraced99£128,000£140
Flats5£95,000£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Derwent & Pont Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,750£163,000£98,000£97,500
2017£207,750£159,975£116,498£90,000
2018£240,000£125,000£117,500£83,500
2019£219,500£90,000£124,000£85,000
2020£242,000£80,500£130,000£94,000
2021£263,000£85,000£130,000£105,625
2022£324,995£87,500£139,950£100,000
2023£310,000£107,000£132,625£99,975
2024£312,500£131,500£150,000£115,000
2025£357,498£81,000£155,000£120,000
2026£201,500£95,000£160,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£118£111£104
2017£167£149£145£91
2018£201£97£135£93
2019£182£115£133£102
2020£197£102£145£101
2021£209£118£146£111
2022£259£127£151£118
2023£246£124£161£114
2024£240£142£171£127
2025£240£131£182£137
2026£200£136£182£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Derwent & Pont Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH9 9HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH9 9HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 2025Meadow Bank, 1, Bowes Terrace, Stanley, DH9 9HFOtherFreehold£360,000
25 Nov 20255, Bowes Terrace, Stanley, DH9 9HFTerracedFreehold£100,000
09 Apr 202524, South Meadows, Stanley, DH9 9XLTerracedFreehold£105,000
13 Jun 20257, Delight Row, Stanley, DH9 9HETerracedFreehold£80,000
30 Apr 20255, Delight Row, Stanley, DH9 9HETerracedFreehold£140,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Hillside, Dipton, StanleyFreehold86 m²£123,000 (2022)
2 Hillside, Front Street, Dipton, DiptonFreehold57 m²£30,000 (2020)
Emerald Cottage, Dipton, StanleyFreehold109 m²£170,000 (2003)
Maddison House, Dipton, StanleyFreehold518 m²£325,000 (2016)
Oakfield House, Dipton, StanleyFreehold78 m²£80,000 (2021)
Red Ox House, Front Street, StanleyFreehold140 m²£93,000 (2018)
The Keep, Dipton, StanleyFreehold138 m²£195,000 (2024)
The Todner, Dipton, StanleyFreehold124 m²£140,000 (2011)

Area insights for DH9 9HQ

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Overview

Postcode DH9 9HQ is located in an urban city, within the Derwent & Pont Valley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Burnopfield area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burnopfield is £47,712 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 6.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Burnopfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,242 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Burnopfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.5%

Approximately 24.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Burnopfield is £47,712 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from DH9 9HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Burnopfield near DH9 9HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
1,669.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.06(-36%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.06(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.7(-76%)
Other theft
2.16(-64%)
Burglary
2.16(-52%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
93.55%
Other White
15
4.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.88%
African
2
0.59%
Indian
1
0.29%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
25.67%
No qualifications
58
19.33%
Level 3 (A level)
50
16.67%
Other
48
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
33.11%
Owns with a mortgage
49
32.45%
Other social rented
28
18.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.62%
Social rents from council
9
5.96%
Total households: 151

Schools

In the DH9 9HQ postcode area, located within Burnopfield, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH9 9HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, DiptonAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryCollierley Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH9 9HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH9 9HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier - Dipton Convenience Store3 Co-Operative Terrace East, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9AHWalking directions to Premier - Dipton Convenience Store