Joicey Square Stanley, County Durham
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (DH9), about 50 m long. USRN 11013476.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street, about 7.8 km (4.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 216 m above sea level.
- Noise: 33 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stanley Medical Group, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 144 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2017 | STANFIELD HOUSE DH9 0PG | Other | £360,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Mar 2015 | STANFIELD HOUSE DH9 0PG | Other | £172,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (70% of about 880 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- CUSTOMER ACCESS POINT, FRONT STREET, DH9 0ST: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DH9 0PG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH9 0PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 216 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH9 0PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH9 0PG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royal Hotel Stanley | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stanley Bus Station Stand K | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Stanley Car Park | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 18.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stanley Medical Group | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clifford Road Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 140 m |
| Hospital | South Moor Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Stanley Police | 300 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest News & Booze, Annfield Plain | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,170 m² | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cockshot Hill | Hill | 910 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Pea Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| View Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Bessy Bell Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Fawside Dene | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Horse Shoe | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 33 |
33 of the street's 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| North Durham Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 310 m | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Stanley School | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shield Row Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tanfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| South Stanley Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Stanley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanley Burnside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oxhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tanfield Lea Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bloemfontein Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza DH9 0AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Greggs DH9 0AG | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Benton Care Services - Derwent Care DH9 0NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | Exempt | |
| THE WHITE ROOM MUSIC CAFE DH9 0JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Westholme Residential Home DH9 0JP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company DH9 0AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Premier - Dundee House DH9 0DQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2024 |
| The Fish Inn DH9 0DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Classic Pizza DH9 0DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Bamboo House DH9 0DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Mozzarella / Monster Burgerz / Master Wings / Crunchy Chikin / Dav DH9 0JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Emeralds Little Gems Daycare DH9 0BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2024 |
| PACT House DH9 0JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Thorneyholme Tea Room DH9 0BL | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Shield Row Chippy DH9 0LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 1 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Street (27); On or near Royal Road (20); On or near Agnes Street (18); On or near Mona Street (12); On or near Parking Area (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Joicey Gardens · Cemetery Road · Joicey Gardens · Church Bank · Church Street · Station Road · Benton Terrace · Ridley Street · Lees Street · View Lane · Royal Road · Lees Street
All the streets in DH9 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.