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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

DH80SL

Peile Park

DH86PY

Denecrest

NE177PA

Derwent & Pont Valley

NE177QX

Cut Throat Lane

DH80PL

Temperance Yard

DH80RQ

Benfieldside Road

DH80SP

Mill Lane

DH80UF

Goodwood Close

DH86QA

Highsteads

DH80TF

East Law

DH80LY

Murray Court

DH80NW

Church Bank

DH86RG

North Magdalene

DH88RE

Cutlers Hall Road

NE177QY

The Bungalows

NE177SL

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH80LG

Princess Avenue

DH80NX

Newbury Drive

DH80PE

Hadrians Way

DH80EJ

West Law Road

DH80EQ

Snows Green Road

DH80NY

Village Green

DH80TH

Frazer Road

DH87JR

North View

DH80QY

The Briary

DH80PT

Garden Crescent

DH80QP

Chesters Dene

DH80RY

Broadwood View

DH86PA

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH86QY

Corbridge Road

DH88RH

Highgate Mews

DH80AX

Cutlers Avenue

DH80HZ

Derwent Dale

DH80QF

Springhouse Lane

DH80QJ

East Law

DH80SA

Priory Close

DH80SH

Peile Court

DH86QX

Fairview Drive

NE177PB

Derwent Cote

DH80ET

Summerdale

DH80SG

Benfieldside Road

DH86RJ

South Magdalene

NE177SP

Coltpark Woods

NE177SG

Derwent Cote

DH80AJ

West View

DH80HU

Front Street

DH80JF

Oley Meadows

DH80LJ

Western Hill

DH80LX

Ashby Lane

DH80RT

Benfieldside Road

DH80SY

West Law Road

DH86SP

Hunters Close

DH80EY

The Terrace

DH80HH

Front Street

DH80RE

Briary Gardens

DH86PS

The Dene

NE177HF

Derwent Valley Villas

NE391HQ

Long Close Road

DH80DZ

Rosedale Avenue

DH80LP

Surtees Place

DH80NE

Farriers Way

DH80PB

The Chesters

DH86QN

Manor Road

DH86SB

Daisy Hill

DH88RG

Cutlers Hall Road

DH88RT

Durham Road

DH80AH

Kings Road

DH80BX

Oakwood Gardens

DH80PD

Fossway

DH80SB

Newstead Rise

DH80TW

Barnsley Way

DH80TZ

Benfieldside

DH86RA

Derwent View

DH86TP

West Farm Grange

NE177PW

Langdale Terrace

NE177QA

Sherburn Terrace

NE177RS

Forge Lane

DH80AF

Orchard Cottages

DH80EH

West Law Road

DH80PQ

Chare Bank

DH86TZ

Handley Cross

NE177PU

Vindomora Road

DH80BW

Queens Road

DH80DW

The Mount

DH80ER

Snows Green Road

DH80NG

Station Cottages

DH80SN

Ashfield Court

DH80UB

Kempton Close

DH86PL

Grange Terrace

DH86PZ

Denecrest

DH86QB

Highsteads

DH80UD

Chepstow Close

DH88RS

Durham Road

DH80DX

Woodlands Road

DH80JY

Newlands

DH80TS

Mason Avenue

DH86PJ

North View

DH86PT

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH80NB

Benfieldside

DH80DE

Woodlands Road

Data Sources

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