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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
5/10
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
18.78(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.44(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.42(-70%)
Public order
1.91(-77%)
Other theft
1.71(-71%)
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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £725,000.

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
Flats6£105,000
Detached41£363,500
Semi-Detached44£177,000
Terraced38£133,250

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

NE177RT

Cut Throat Lane

DH80DF

Golden Acre

DH80NP

Church Bank

DH80RQ

Benfieldside Road

DH80HN

Front Street

DH80QD

Ebchester Hill

DH86QG

Medomsley Road

DH80RL

Benfieldside Road

NE391HA

Lintzford Road

DH80TG

Benfieldside

DH80TY

Wheatclose

DH80SQ

Benfieldside Road

DH80DW

The Mount

NE177PP

Police Houses

DH80EX

Springfield

DH86PS

The Dene

NE177RF

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH80NH

Ascot Road

DH80NX

Newbury Drive

DH80JN

North View

DH80SL

Peile Park

DH80PB

The Chesters

DH86PU

The Dene

DH80LR

St Cuthberts Avenue

DH88RR

Durham Road

DH86TZ

Handley Cross

NE391HG

Lintzford Road

DH80NU

Ascot Road

DH80SH

Peile Court

DH80RT

Benfieldside Road

DH80JG

Snows Green Road

DH88RB

Cutlers Hall Road

DH80UE

Wetherby Close

DH80DB

Woodlands Road

DH80AQ

Beverley Gardens

DH80TD

Vindomora Road

DH86PB

West View

DH80NJ

Snow's Green Road

DH86SP

Hunters Close

DH80JT

Moorlands

DH86PG

Rose Terrace

DH80TX

Sherwood Close

DH80LN

Moorlands

DH80TZ

Benfieldside

DH80DZ

Rosedale Avenue

DH80QT

Benfieldside Road

DH80RD

Benfieldside Road

DH80AX

Cutlers Avenue

DH80JY

Newlands

DH80HB

Oak Lane

DH80DT

Woodlands Road

DH80TH

Frazer Road

DH86QL

Manor Road

DH80RG

Ashfield

NE391NF

Lintzford Road

DH80LL

York Road

DH80PY

Shaw Lane

DH80TE

Vindomora Road

DH80BU

Northwood Grange

DH80PJ

Front Street

DH80UB

Kempton Close

NE177SH

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH88RD

Cutlers Hall Road

NE177RE

West Lane

DH86PD

West Lane

DH80LF

Ashby Crescent

DH80EZ

The Terrace

DH80NS

Epsom Close

NE391NH

Parklands

DH80QF

Springhouse Lane

NE177RG

Lonsdale Court

DH80RR

Benfieldside Road

DH80QL

Spring Close

DH80UF

Goodwood Close

NE177PE

Derwent Crescent

DH86PH

Broomhill Terrace

NE177SF

Dene Court

DH86QP

Cooperative Terrace

DH80NR

Salisbury Close

DH80UA

The Elms

DH80SY

West Law Road

NE391HB

Lodge Close

DH80SE

Benfieldside Road

NE391ND

Lintzford Road

DH86PL

Grange Terrace

DH80QP

Chesters Dene

DH80TS

Mason Avenue

DH80QX

The Briary

NE177PL

Store Houses

DH80AS

Briarside

DH80SF

Benfieldside Road

NE177TB

Moraine Crescent

DH80HU

Front Street

DH88RH

Highgate Mews

DH80RZ

Queensway

DH80QY

The Briary

DH86QH

Medomsley Road

DH80DH

Woodlands Road

DH80QB

Shaw Lane

DH80RF

Ashfield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.