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.
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Over 100 landlords trust us to manage their property rental
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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
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Housing Market Trends in Stanley
| Property type | Typical price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | £65,000 | 5 |
| Terraced | £86,000 | 266 |
| Semi-detached | £140,253 | 108 |
| Detached | £255,000 | 91 |
| Bedrooms | Average 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.
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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.