Estate Agents in Stanley, County Durham

Your local, independent property experts. Helping people across Stanley buy, sell, let as well as property management since 2015.

When it comes to buying, selling or renting in Stanley, nobody knows this part of County Durham quite like we do. Sylvester Properties has been at the heart of the local property market since 2015, and our Station Road office is where it all started.

We are a local, independent estate and letting agent, and we are proud of it. Over the past decade we have helped hundreds of people across Stanley, Consett, Chester le Street, Annfield Plain, Burnopfield and the surrounding villages to sell their homes, find their perfect rental, and manage their investment properties.

Whether you are looking to sell, let, buy or rent, you are in the right hands.

250+ five-star Google reviews

Over 100 landlords trust us to manage their property rental

Award-winning estate and letting agents (2024, 2025 and 2025/26)

As seen on BBC One: Homes Under the Hammer

Our Stanley Office

Address: 5-7 Station Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0JL

Phone: 01207 262 111

Email: info@sylvesterproperties.co.uk

Opening hours:
Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Featured Properties in Stanley

For Sale
5 Bedroom
Detached House
£425,000
Boundary View
Burnhope
5 Bedroom
3 Bathroom
For Sale
3 Bedroom
Semi-Detached House
£395,000
The Villas
Stanley
3 Bedroom
2 Bathroom
For Sale
5 Bedroom
Detached Bungalow
£385,000
West View
Stanley
5 Bedroom
2 Bathroom
For Sale
4 Bedroom
Detached House
£370,000
Barrons Way
Burnhope
4 Bedroom
3 Bathroom
For Sale
3 Bedroom
Detached House
£355,000
Chapel Cottage
Pelton Fell
3 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
For Sale
4 Bedroom
Detached House
£340,000
Murray Park
Stanley
4 Bedroom
3 Bathroom

Why Trust Us?

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the clients we’ve helped along the way.

James Hepple
7 days ago
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Katherine, Anna, and the whole team at Sylvester have been nothing less than amazing throughout the entire process of selling our house. I’m not planning on moving again, but if I did, I’d not hesistate to list with and use them again. They’ve made what is a messy, drawn out process feel much easier and I can’t thank them enough.
Lynne Fawcus
20 days ago
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Just sold my family house through Sylvester Properties. The service provided by Anna and Katherine was fantastic. They made the process so much easier, ensured that they were in contact with all parties on a regular basis and kept me updated. I would recommend this business and team to anyone selling their property
Graeme “Sad Panda” Brough
25 days ago
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A transparent, polite and friendly service. Great communication and always professional. Grateful that you put the effort in for us securing our first home. Many thanks
5magpies
27 days ago
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We recently had the pleasure of experiencing the support,guidance and help from Anna and the team at Sylvester Properties. Although we were purchasing a property which they held on their books we were genuinely grateful for their action throughout the purchasing stages which afforded a smooth transition. Should we consider selling in the future we would not hesitate to seek their help and would be willing to highly recommend them to our friends and family. A very big thank you goes out to the whole Team.Bill & Alli.
Amy Coulson
27 days ago
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I had a great experience with Anna @ Sylvesters. As a first time single buyer it was quite daunting going into this experience but Anna kept me so well informed from the very first viewing right up until move in day. Absolute gem, thankyou 🤍
John Halpin
51 days ago
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First class serv very professional highly recommended
Dannii Foster
56 days ago
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Anna was incredible in helping us find a new home!! Highly recommend
Vivien Kirkwood
56 days ago
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Sylvester Properties “simply the best” super helpful buying a property always prompt in replies. Helpful solving any issues and acting as a go between. Cheerful, efficient, friendly and professional. Well done Sylvesters
David Asquith
68 days ago
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Very fast and efficient and most of all friendly.
garincza garincza
68 days ago
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I am very satisfied with this estate agency and the service they provided during the purchase of my house. They were extremely professional, helpful, and always responded to my messages very quickly. The whole buying process went smoothly and without any problems. I really appreciated their excellent communication, support, and commitment throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend this agency to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.
British Property Awards 2026-2027 - Estate Agent in Stanley - Gold Winner
British Property Awards 2025-2026 - Letting Agent in Consett & Stanley - Gold Winner
British Property Awards 2025 - Estate Agent In Stanley - Gold Winner
British Property Awards 2024 - Estate Agent In Stanley - Gold Winner

Housing Market Trends in Stanley

Typical sold price in Stanley £118,500 Median of 470 sales, May 2025 to Apr 2026
Annual house price change, County Durham +4.7% UK House Price Index, July 2026
Average rent, County Durham £650 pcm +6.1% on last year, August 2026
Homes sold in the last year 470 May 2025 to Apr 2026
Typical sold price by property type in Stanley
Property typeTypical priceSales
Flats £65,000 5
Terraced £86,000 266
Semi-detached £140,253 108
Detached £255,000 91
Average monthly rent in County Durham
BedroomsAverage rent
1 bedroom£456 pcm
2 bedrooms£579 pcm
3 bedrooms£693 pcm
4 or more bedrooms£999 pcm

Sold prices are the median of standard residential sales registered with HM Land Registry, May 2025 to Apr 2026. Price change from the UK House Price Index (County Durham, July 2026). Rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents (County Durham, August 2026). Last updated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Find Out What Your Home is Worth

Thinking about selling or letting? The first step is finding out what your property is worth. Our free, no-obligation valuations are carried out by our local team, so you will always get an accurate, honest picture of the market.

Selling Your Home in Stanley

Thinking about selling? We will help you every step of the way, from that first free valuation right through to the day you hand over the keys.

We know the Stanley market inside out: which streets attract first-time buyers, where families are looking, and how to position your property to get the best possible result. Our Sales Manager Anna handles property photography in-house and creates all of our marketing content, so your home is always presented at its absolute best.

We are proud award winners, recognised for the quality of our service year after year. And as seen on BBC One’s Homes Under the Hammer, we know a thing or two about property. When you instruct us, you are not just getting an estate agent. You are getting a team that genuinely cares about your move.

Letting Your Property in Stanley

From finding the right tenant to managing your property day to day, our lettings team handles it all. We currently look after portfolios for over 100 landlords across the region, and every one of them gets the same dedicated, personal service.

Our Lettings Manager Heather and her team are meticulous when it comes to tenant referencing, compliance and the kind of attention to detail that protects your investment. Whether you are a first-time landlord or you have been at this for years, your property will be in the best possible hands.

The Stanley Property Market

Stanley is a market town in County Durham with a strong sense of community and a rich history rooted in its mining heritage. It is a popular choice for first-time buyers and families looking for affordable, spacious homes within easy reach of Durham City, Newcastle and Gateshead.

The area has seen consistent demand in recent years, with terraced homes and semis attracting strong interest from buyers who want more space for their money than they would find closer to the city. The rental market is similarly buoyant, with solid yields for landlords, particularly for well-presented two and three-bedroom properties.

Stanley sits within easy commuting distance of Durham, Gateshead and the wider North East via the A693 and the A1(M). Nearby, Beamish Museum is one of the region’s most-loved attractions, and the Causey Arch, the world’s oldest surviving railway arch, is just a short drive away.

Areas We Cover from Our Stanley Office

From our Station Road office, we cover a wide area across north and central County Durham, including:

Stanley, Annfield Plain, Tanfield Lea, Tantobie, New Kyo, Catchgate, Harelaw, Dipton, Burnopfield, Pelton, Pelton Fell, Chester le Street, Beamish, No Place, Craghead, Edmondsley, Sunniside, Whickham, Rowlands Gill, High Spen, Chopwell.

Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call. We are always happy to have a chat.