Postcode DH8 9PL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Weardale ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Stanhope & Weardale area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stanhope & Weardale is £42,936 per year. The nearest station is Riding Mill located about 7.9 miles away.
Stanhope & Weardale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,475 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Stanhope & Weardale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stanhope & Weardale is £42,936 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 9PL.
Stanhope & Weardale near DH8 9PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Riding Mill located about 7.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £177,475 in Weardale area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £167,750 |
| Terraced | 57 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Weardale
In the DH8 9PL postcode area, located within Stanhope & Weardale, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH8 9PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anita Savory
Weardale - Elected 1 May 2025
John Shuttleworth
Weardale - Elected 1 May 2025
Sam Rushworth
Bishop Auckland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.