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Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

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About

Benfieldside, Hamsterley, and Medomsley are situated in the western part of County Durham, near the border with Northumberland. The area is characterised by its transition from the urban settlements of the Derwent Valley to the open, elevated farmland and moorland of the Pennine fringe. The landscape includes rolling fields, wooded denes, and the course of the River Derwent.

A notable local landmark is the Hamsterley Forest, a large commercial plantation managed by the Forestry England. The area's history is connected to lead mining and agriculture, with scattered farmsteads and older stone buildings. Settlements like Medomsley retain a village character, with residential areas extending towards Consett.

Area overview

On average Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £50,708 per year. There are 5 schools in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is home to around 9,956 people, with a population density of about 530.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley Population
9,956
Population density
530.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.18(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.44(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.81(-77%)
Public order
2.21(-75%)
Other theft
2.01(-69%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,574
96.15%
Other White
182
1.83%
Irish
34
0.34%
Indian
25
0.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.2%
Total population: 9,957

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,065
36.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,507
18.04%
No qualifications
1,225
14.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,138
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 8,353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,858
41.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,491
33.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
10.41%
Other social rented
337
7.56%
Social rents from council
207
4.65%
Total households: 4,456

Property prices in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£365,000
Flats2£177,500
Semi-Detached36£177,500
Terraced43£145,000

10 years median price trend in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley.

All postcodes in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

DH80TX

Sherwood Close

DH80LH

Moorlands

NE391HF

Tollgate Road

DH80AN

Ritsons Road

DH80AS

Briarside

DH80JB

Riverside

DH80LS

St Cuthberts Avenue

DH80NA

Elm Park Terrace

DH86PU

The Dene

DH86QL

Manor Road

DH80AQ

Beverley Gardens

DH80DH

Woodlands Road

DH80JL

North View

DH80RX

Northstead Drive

DH86PH

Broomhill Terrace

DH80HN

Front Street

DH80PN

Vindomora Road

DH80PU

The Bungalows

DH86PD

West Lane

NE177PE

Derwent Crescent

NE391ND

Lintzford Road

DH80DY

Rosedale Avenue

DH80QL

Spring Close

DH80TR

Seagent Place

DH80EN

Snow's Green Road

DH80HR

Green Street

DH80JZ

Newlands

DH80LU

Greenacres Road

DH80NQ

Summerhill

DH80QG

Springhouse Lane

DH80TA

Vindomora Road

DH80TD

Vindomora Road

DH80EZ

The Terrace

DH80PJ

Front Street

DH80PS

Vindomora Road

DH80ST

Station Bank

DH80UE

Wetherby Close

DH86RY

Broomhill

DH80EP

Snows Green Road

DH80HG

Oak Street

DH80PY

Shaw Lane

DH86PP

Follet Close

DH86QH

Medomsley Road

DH80AT

Briar Mews

DH80HD

Snows Green Road

DH80LB

Ravenside Terrace

DH80LQ

Moorlands

DH80TE

Vindomora Road

NE177QT

Cut Throat Lane

NE177PZ

Vindomora Road

DH80JA

The Crescent

DH80JS

Moorlands

DH80LD

Swordsmiths Lane

DH80RU

Queensway

DH80SS

Ebchester Hill

DH80SX

Ebchester Hill

DH80SZ

West Law Road

DH86TR

The Garth

DH88RD

Cutlers Hall Road

NE177RR

Derwent & Pont Valley

NE177SB

Derwent & Pont Valley

NE177PF

Broadoak Mews

NE177SJ

Victoria Terrace

DH80NS

Epsom Close

DH80RD

Benfieldside Road

NE177PJ

Derwent & Pont Valley

NE177PN

Ennerdale Terrace

NE391HH

Parklands

DH80BA

Benfieldside

DH80EU

Churchill Close

DH80NU

Ascot Road

DH80JW

Moorlands

DH80NJ

Snow's Green Road

DH86PF

Belle Vue

NE177PT

Vindomora Road

NE177QB

Derwent & Pont Valley

NE391NJ

Mill Farm Road

DH80BP

Selborne Gardens

DH80JX

Benfieldside Road

DH80RA

Benfieldside Road

DH80RH

Benfield Close

DH86TY

West Farm Lane

DH80GZ

Wood Street

DH80QN

Church Close

DH80RS

Benfieldside Road

DH86QS

Fines Road

DH88RB

Cutlers Hall Road

DH80QT

Benfieldside Road

DH80DB

Woodlands Road

DH80JH

Wood Street

DH80SF

Benfieldside Road

DH80TB

Vindomora Road

DH86QD

Templar Mews

DH80BJ

Queens Road

DH80DG

Woodlands Crescent

DH80HT

Messenger Bank

DH80JD

Derwent Place

DH80JT

Moorlands

DH80RR

Benfieldside Road

DH80RZ

Queensway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.