Stanley · DH9

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Covering Dipton, Stanley, including Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Birtley North & Lamesley, Craghead & South Moor. Find plumbers nearby.

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DH9 (Dipton) in a nutshell

DH9 covers Dipton, Stanley, in County Durham and Gateshead. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DH9

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Two councils in one district

DH9 is split between County Durham and Gateshead. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

DH9 stretches across Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Birtley North & Lamesley, Craghead & South Moor and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DH9', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Stanley has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Stanley: 50.7% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Stanley page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to DH9

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DH9 cover?

DH9 (Dipton, Stanley) includes the wards of Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Birtley North & Lamesley, Craghead & South Moor, Derwent & Pont Valley, Pelton, Sacriston & Witton Gilbert, Stanley (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DH9?

Neighbouring districts include NE16 (Whickham), NE21 (Blaydon), NE39 (Rowlands Gill), DH2 (Chester-le-Street), NE15 (Lemington) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DH9 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DH9?

About 16,480 households and 36,733 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,213 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DH9 in?

DH9 sits in County Durham, Gateshead (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett, North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DH9 1
Areas covered
Dipton, Stanley 2
Active postcodes
1,213 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
16,480 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
36,733 2
Electoral wards
Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Birtley North & Lamesley, Craghead & South Moor, Derwent & Pont Valley, Pelton, Sacriston & Witton Gilbert, Stanley 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Blaydon and Consett, North Durham, Washington and Gateshead South 4
Local authority
County Durham, Gateshead 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Stanley built-up area)
0.9% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.