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DH9 0QS

Stanley

County Durham

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Detailed insights for DH9 0QS

Overview

Postcode DH9 0QS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Stanley area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Stanley North & East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stanley North & East is £41,622 per year. The median sale price in Stanley is £117,000 (around £128 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £82,250 and £186,250. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 3.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Stanley North & East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,948 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stanley North & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Stanley North & East is £41,622 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from DH9 0QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Stanley North & East near DH9 0QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
77.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.13(+27%)
Other theft
17.31(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.52(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.4(+18%)
Vehicle crime
10.05(+145%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
96.35%
Other White
7
2.55%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
33.63%
No qualifications
42
18.58%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.04%
Apprenticeship
16
7.08%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
43.51%
Owns with a mortgage
40
30.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.14%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Social rents from council
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Stanley

Median price: £117,000
Price per sq ft: £128
Sales (last 12 months): 143
Typical range (middle 50%): £82K – £186K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £117,000 (about £128 per square foot) in Stanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stanley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£275,000£186
Semi-Detached34£185,000£186
Terraced85£95,000£112
Flats4£59,000£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stanley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£67,000£110,000£58,500
2017£188,500£73,625£129,417£64,950
2018£182,500£61,250£107,500£65,750
2019£189,950£65,000£105,000£69,500
2020£188,000£74,250£102,500£64,000
2021£224,000£69,500£119,950£72,500
2022£242,500£73,000£139,975£86,000
2023£262,500£25,000£120,000£84,047
2024£239,750£74,500£130,000£85,000
2025£247,500£71,250£157,000£85,000
2026£270,000£70,000£185,000£97,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141£94£119£72
2017£156£107£135£75
2018£149£98£111£77
2019£165£103£116£79
2020£159£105£120£78
2021£174£111£130£82
2022£191£107£134£96
2023£208—£141£92
2024£198£132£164£102
2025£190£129£175£100
2026£189£130£189£114
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stanley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH9 0QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH9 0QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202538, Roseberry Street, Stanley, DH9 0QRTerracedFreehold£70,000
08 May 202516, Roseberry Street, Stanley, DH9 0QRTerracedFreehold£35,000
25 Apr 202546, Roseberry Street, Stanley, DH9 0QRTerracedFreehold£77,000
28 Aug 202596, John Street, Stanley, DH9 0QPTerracedFreehold£35,000
22 Jul 202592, John Street, Stanley, DH9 0QPTerracedFreehold£36,000

Schools

In the DH9 0QS postcode area, located within Stanley North & East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for DH9 0QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBeamish Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.6 miPrimaryEast Stanley SchoolAcademy converter
0.7 miPrimaryShield Row Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH9 0QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH9 0QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miBest-oneMasefield Close, Stanley, DH9 6UQWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.

Band A£1,748
Band B£2,039
Band C£2,331
Band D£2,622
Band E£3,205
Band F£3,788
Band G£4,370
Band H£5,244

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DH9 0QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Blatchford

Stanley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

David Stanley Walton

Stanley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Luke Akehurst

North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DurhamE14001389
WardStanleyE05016195
ParishStanleyE04010699
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stanley North & EastE02004299
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 004CE01020663
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DH9 0QS

Is DH9 0QS (Stanley North & East) safe?

The area around DH9 0QS records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DH9 0QS?

The median sale price around DH9 0QS in Stanley is £117,000 (about £128 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH9 0QS?

There are 4 schools close to DH9 0QS, including Beamish Primary School (Good), East Stanley School (Good) and Shield Row Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DH9 0QS?

DH9 0QS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,948 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH9 0QS (Stanley North & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH9 0QS is Luke Akehurst (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Blatchford (Reform UK) and David Stanley Walton (Reform UK).