Houses for sale in Stanley, County Durham

Frequently asked questions about buying in Stanley

What is the average house price in Stanley?

The average home for sale in Stanley is priced at £148,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £137,000. This is based on the 110 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Stanley?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Stanley costs £72,000 and a 3-bedroom home £150,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £78,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £68,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £250,000.

What price range should I expect in Stanley?

Most homes in Stanley are priced between £51,000 and £333,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £70,000, and one in five £220,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Stanley?

There are 99 homes for sale in Stanley on Houses right now, plus 28 already under offer. 33 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Stanley?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in Stanley over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £120,000, 33% higher than the year before (£90,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 15%, 3-bedroom homes are up 17% and 4-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Stanley?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 8 weeks. About 34% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 8 weeks against about 11 weeks for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Stanley?

In the year to August 2026, 215 homes sold in Stanley at a typical price of £120,000, according to HM Land Registry. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £137,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.

What rental yield can I get in Stanley?

Around 6.0% gross. That compares a typical rent of £595 a month with a typical sold price of £120,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Stanley?

Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes for sale in Stanley. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Terraced houses are the cheapest, at about £90,000, and bungalows the most expensive, at about £250,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Stanley?

Of the areas around Stanley, South Stanley is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £100,000, followed by Tanfield Lea (£100,000). Stanley itself is £137,000.

Are homes in Stanley freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale in Stanley are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.

What are the schools like in Stanley?

There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in Stanley. 75% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.