Town Pop. 1,148

Living in Stanhope: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stanhope scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the DL13 postcode district, Stanhope ranks 2nd.

On environment specifically, Stanhope sits 8 points below the DL13 district figure of 82/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see DL13 postcode district.

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Stanhope scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
137.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 63 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 449% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 15 crimes
  3. 3 Centenary Close 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 2.189 · PM2.5 4.637 · PM10 6.417 µg/m³
84
Green Space 52
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospital15 mi
University Hospital of North Durham16.3 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,022 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 91 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired35.6%Student3%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership67.9%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Riding Mill 14 mi
Stocksfield 14.2 mi
Bishop Auckland 14.6 mi
J62 A1(M) 19.3 mi
J61 A1(M) 19.5 mi
J63 A1(M) 19.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stanhope in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Frosterley 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Eastgate 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wolsingham 31 5.1 mi away ⇄
Tow Law 28 7.6 mi away ⇄
Castleside 52 8.0 mi away ⇄
Middleton-in-Teesdale 40 9.0 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley 33 9.1 mi away ⇄
Mickleton (County Durham) 41 9.8 mi away ⇄
Consett 53 10.0 mi away ⇄
Billy Row 51 10 mi away ⇄
Witton-le-Wear 35 10 mi away ⇄
Crook 41 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanhope a nice place to live?

Stanhope has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stanhope is 34/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stanhope?

Stanhope is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 158 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stanhope in context

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Postcode districts in Stanhope

DL13 35 ⇄

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