Postcode DH9 8SW is located in an urban city, within the Annfield Plain ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Catchgate & Dipton area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Catchgate & Dipton is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 6.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Catchgate & Dipton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,550 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Catchgate & Dipton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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 of residents in Catchgate & Dipton is £32,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH9 8SW.
Catchgate & Dipton near DH9 8SW 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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Annfield Plain area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 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 | 16 | £189,998 |
| Flats | 1 | £35,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £90,000 |
10 year median price trend in Annfield Plain
In the DH9 8SW postcode area, located within Catchgate & Dipton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH9 8SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Catchgate Food Store | 3-4 North Road, Stanley, DH9 8LD | Walking directions to Catchgate Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 1 North Road, Catchgate, Stanley, DH9 8EF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | 25-27 West Road, Stanley, DH9 7XA | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.