Postcode DH9 8FD is located in an urban city, within the Annfield Plain & Tanfield ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Catchgate & Dipton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Catchgate & Dipton is £36,967 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 6.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Catchgate & Dipton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Catchgate & Dipton has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Catchgate & Dipton is £36,967 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH9 8FD.
Catchgate & Dipton near DH9 8FD 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 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £127,500 in Annfield Plain & Tanfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £306,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £141,503 |
| Terraced | 82 | £96,500 |
10 year median price trend in Annfield Plain & Tanfield
In the DH9 8FD postcode area, located within Catchgate & Dipton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH9 8FD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 1 North Road, Catchgate, Stanley, DH9 8EF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Catchgate Food Store | 3-4 North Road, Stanley, DH9 8LD | Walking directions to Catchgate Food Store |
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 8FD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darren Grimes
Annfield Plain & Tanfield - Elected 1 May 2025
Karen Allison
Annfield Plain & Tanfield - 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.