Postcode DH9 8BG is located in an urban city, within the Stanley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Stanley North & East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stanley North & East is £41,622 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 5.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Oakey's Park.
Stanley North & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,776 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Stanley North & East has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.0% 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.
The average income per household in Stanley North & East is £41,622 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH9 8BG.
Stanley North & East near DH9 8BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oakey's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Oakey's Park |
| 0.3 mi | North Leigh Play Area | Small | Walking directions to North Leigh Play Area |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £101,500 in Stanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £277,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £71,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £178,000 |
| Terraced | 83 | £86,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stanley
In the DH9 8BG postcode area, located within Stanley North & East, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH9 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Happy Shopper | North Leigh, County Durham, DH9 9LY | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
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 DH9 8BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Blatchford
Stanley - Elected 1 May 2025
David Stanley Walton
Stanley - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.