Sandgate Annfield Plain, County Durham
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (DH9), about 250 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 11004262.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £219,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street, about 9.3 km (5.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 247 to 250 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Annfield Plain Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £219,000 | £219,000 | £219,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £67,375 | £63,000 | £71,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 2024 | 3 DH9 7JS | Detached | £219,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2023 | REDESDALE HOUSE DH9 7JS | Detached | £139,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2016 | 1 DH9 7JS | Detached | £175,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Aug 2010 | 3 DH9 7JS | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2008 | THE GABLES DH9 7JS | Terraced | £190,000 | New build. |
| 22 Nov 2005 | 4 DH9 7JS | Detached | £137,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1998 | 2 DH9 7JS | Detached | £72,000 | |
| 28 Oct 1996 | 4 DH9 7JS | Detached | £63,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1996 | 2 DH9 7JS | Detached | £71,750 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 137 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 (82% of about 890 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 August 2026 to 1 September 2026: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 247 m and 250 m above sea level (248 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH9 7JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH9 7JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.9 miles) | |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandhole Club New Kyo | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stanley Bus Station Stand A | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Asda Stanley Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 19.7 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Annfield Plain Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Taylors Pharmacy | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile In Durham | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | South Moor Hospital | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary - Catchgate Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest News & Booze, Annfield Plain Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,340 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 180 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,260 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quakinghouse Hill Allotment Gardens 7,150 m² | 40 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whinney Hill | Hill | 610 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Whicken Hill | Hill | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Linn's Hill | Hill | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bessy Bell Hill | Hill | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Langleymoor Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Fawside Dene | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.0 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 840 m (0.5 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 |
| Annfield Plain Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Annfield Plain Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenland Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Stanley Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Stanley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Catchgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tanfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fayre DH9 7JH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| The Ox DH9 7LR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| News and Booze DH9 7TP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 8 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kyo Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Oxhill Villas · Unity Terrace · Oxhill Villas · Shieldrow Lane · Windsor Terrace · North Terrace · Unity Terrace · Edward Terrace · Shieldrow Lane · Sabin Terrace · Coronation Terrace · Windsor Terrace
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.