The typical property in DH9
DH9 covers Stanley and Annfield Plain, former coalfield with very low property values.
Area summary
DH9 sits in Durham County Council. The outcode covers Stanley, Annfield Plain, Tantobie and surrounding villages. The area was historically a major coal-mining centre. Housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces.
There is no station within DH9. The closest stations are Newcastle Central and Chester-le-Street. The A693 provides road links.
Employment patterns are commuter into Newcastle, Durham and Gateshead. Demographics include working families with high deprivation indices.
Durham County Council operates additional HMO licensing in defined areas. The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has abolished Section 21 evictions.
What the data shows
Researched facts
Buyer notes
- Coal Authority mining searches essential
- No rail station; car dependency is high
- Very low absolute property values
The full DH9 data page
Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.
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