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DH9

STANLEY

County Durham, North East, England

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DH9 encompasses STANLEY and its surrounding areas in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £116,605
1yr change ▲ 30.1%
Crime 16% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£116,605

▲ 30.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

59% below national avg

Crime Rate

68.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

16% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

317 Mbps

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.

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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

£107K £115K £123K £131K £139K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

62

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.

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317.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DH9 STANLEY

What is the average house price in DH9 STANLEY?
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 STANLEY 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 is the population of DH9 STANLEY?
The population of DH9 (STANLEY) is approximately 202,760 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DH9 STANLEY?
There are 21 schools in or near DH9. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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