DH9 — STANLEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DH9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DH9 is £116,605, which is 44% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DH9 cost 59.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DH9 have risen 30.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£246,478	241
Semi-detached	£130,885	386
Terraced	£79,105	1226
Flat	£61,720	35
All types	£116,605	1962

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DH9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 68.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DH9 has a crime rate 16% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

23.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DH9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DH9 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Oxhill Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
West Pelton Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Stanley Burnside Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Croft Community School	Other	Good	mi
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DH9 are 317.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

317.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DH9 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DH9 — STANLEY

Area Summary

DH9 (STANLEY) offers affordable property prices (£116,605, 59% below national average), low crime (16% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (317 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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CONSETT

£166K

▲ 4.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DH9?

The average house price in DH9 (STANLEY) is £116,605, based on 1962 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 59% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 30.1% over the past year.

Is DH9 a safe area to live?

Crime in DH9 is close to the national average at 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DH9?

There are 21 schools in or near DH9. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DH9?

Council tax in DH9 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DH9?

The average broadband download speed in DH9 is 317 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DH9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DH9 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 202,760.