Postcode DH9 8RE is located in an urban city, 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 £120,000 (around £127 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £83,250 and £185,000. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street, about 4.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Oakey's Park.
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.
Stanley North & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.3% 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 8RE.
Stanley North & East near DH9 8RE 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 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oakey's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Oakey's Park |
| 0.2 mi | View Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to View Lane Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £127 per square foot) in Stanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £280,000 | £180 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £181,500 | £188 |
| Terraced | 86 | £95,000 | £112 |
| Flats | 3 | £48,000 | £106 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £259,975 | £70,000 | £185,000 | £97,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £183 | £130 | £195 | £118 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH9 8RE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 4, North Thorn, Stanley, DH9 0LA | Terraced | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 14, Gordon Terrace, Stanley, DH9 0LF | Terraced | Freehold | £72,500 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 4, Gordon Terrace, Stanley, DH9 0LF | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 10, Gordon Terrace, Stanley, DH9 0LF | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 4, South Thorn, Stanley, DH9 0LB | Terraced | Freehold | £128,500 |
In the DH9 8RE postcode area, located within Stanley North & East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Shield Row Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Feb 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | North Durham Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2022. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH9 8RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Causey Road, County Durham, DH9 0LL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Dundee House | High Street, Stanley, DH9 0DQ | Walking directions to Premier Dundee House |
| 0.4 mi | NisaLocal Pop-In Daily | High Street, County Durham, DH9 0XD | Walking directions to NisaLocal Pop-In Daily |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH9 8RE, 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
The area around DH9 8RE 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.
The median sale price around DH9 8RE in Stanley is £120,000 (about £127 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DH9 8RE, including Shield Row Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley (Good) and North Durham Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DH9 8RE 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH9 8RE 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).