Westcroft, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL13 2NU.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Westcroft, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £116,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £98,000. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% terraced, 25% semi-detached, 25% detached. Recorded sale prices on Westcroft range from £80,000 to £132,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Westcroft compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Westcroft has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DL13 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £98,000 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £123,750 | 2 May 2019 |
| Detached | 2 | £105,250 | 5 Jul 2022 |
Sold prices on Westcroft
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Westcroft DL13 2NU | 31 Oct 2025 | £116,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Westcroft DL13 2NU | 27 Oct 2023 | £86,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Westcroft DL13 2NU | 5 Jul 2022 | £127,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Westcroft DL13 2NU | 2 Sep 2021 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Westcroft DL13 2NU | 2 May 2019 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Westcroft DL13 2NU | 8 Feb 2019 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Westcroft DL13 2NU | 14 Jul 2017 | £83,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Westcroft DL13 2NU | 12 Feb 2016 | £132,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13, Westcroft | £80,000 (Feb 2019) → £116,000 (Oct 2025) | +45% over 7 yrs |
| 8, Westcroft | £83,000 (Jul 2017) → £127,500 (Jul 2022) | +54% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Westcroft
Crime
11 crimes were reported within about a mile of Westcroft in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Westcroft is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Wear at Stanhope Flood warning area
- River Wear at Lower Stanhope Flood warning area
- Upper River Wear Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Westcroft
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School 123 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Frosterley Primary School 32 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Stanhope station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Frosterley station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Paragon Street (S-bound, Paragon Street) 1 min walk
- Paragon Street (N-bound, Paragon Street) 1 min walk
- West Terrace (N-bound, B6278) 1 min walk
- West Terrace (S-bound, B6278) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Weardale Practice
Dales Street, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Stanhope · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Frosterley · 2.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Stanhope Chemists Ltd · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Stanhope Health Centre · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 801 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,674 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Westcroft
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 61.8% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 32.9% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.4% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.6% | 26.7% |
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 20.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.7% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 43% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.9% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.7% | 25.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 24.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.2% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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