Postcode DL15 8DS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Weardale ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Stanhope & Weardale area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stanhope & Weardale is £42,936 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 6.0 miles away.
Stanhope & Weardale has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Stanhope & Weardale has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stanhope & Weardale is £42,936 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL15 8DS.
Stanhope & Weardale near DL15 8DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £177,475 in Weardale area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £167,750 |
| Terraced | 57 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Weardale
In the DL15 8DS postcode area, located within Stanhope & Weardale, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 DL15 8DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anita Savory
Weardale - Elected 1 May 2025
John Shuttleworth
Weardale - Elected 1 May 2025
Sam Rushworth
Bishop Auckland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.