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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

DH80AJ

West View

DH80NE

Farriers Way

DH80NL

Snows Green Road

DH86QJ

Derwent Cottages

DH80QJ

East Law

DH80BX

Oakwood Gardens

DH80NW

Church Bank

DH86FA

Housing Lane

DH80SN

Ashfield Court

DH80HP

Benfieldside

NE177SG

Derwent Cote

DH80LB

Ravenside Terrace

DH80DX

Woodlands Road

DH86TL

West Farm Court

DH80GZ

Wood Street

DH80LX

Ashby Lane

DH88RE

Cutlers Hall Road

NE177PN

Ennerdale Terrace

DH80QZ

The Briary

DH80HJ

Messenger Mews

DH80AP

West Law Road

DH80ET

Summerdale

DH80AH

Kings Road

DH80QU

Benfieldside Road

DH80HR

Green Street

NE177SQ

Derwent & Pont Valley

NE177SN

Colt Park

DH80LJ

Western Hill

DH80HX

Front Street

NE391BP

Longclose Bank

DH80PS

Vindomora Road

NE391NW

Mill Farm Road

DH86QD

Templar Mews

DH80NY

Village Green

DH86SF

Summerhill

DH80SB

Newstead Rise

DH80PN

Vindomora Road

DH80AF

Orchard Cottages

DH80BA

Benfieldside

NE391HF

Tollgate Road

DH80EQ

Snows Green Road

DH80DY

Rosedale Avenue

DH86TP

West Farm Grange

DH86SE

Elm Park Road

DH80TF

East Law

DH80NG

Station Cottages

NE177SP

Coltpark Woods

DH86RD

Fines Road

DH80DE

Woodlands Road

DH86QX

Fairview Drive

NE391HH

Parklands

DH80LG

Princess Avenue

DH80RE

Briary Gardens

NE391NQ

Housing Lane

DH86RW

Co-Operative Terrace

DH86PR

Adams Terrace

DH80PD

Fossway

DH80PE

Hadrians Way

DH80DJ

Woodlands Road

NE177PT

Vindomora Road

DH80QN

Church Close

DH80QG

Springhouse Lane

DH80HZ

Derwent Dale

DH80NN

Snow's Green Road

DH80DS

The Close

DH80SP

Mill Lane

DH80LH

Moorlands

DH80PR

Vindomora Road

DH80RN

Benfieldside Road

DH86QA

Highsteads

DH80BP

Selborne Gardens

DH80EJ

West Law Road

DH80HQ

Front Street

DH80SZ

West Law Road

DH86PT

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH80NA

Elm Park Terrace

DH86RX

Ebchester Hill

DH80JF

Oley Meadows

DH80JP

Moorlands

DH80HW

Cooperative Terrace

DH80ER

Snows Green Road

NE391HE

High Mill Road

DH86QY

Corbridge Road

DH80PG

Cohort Close

NE177QA

Sherburn Terrace

DH80SX

Ebchester Hill

DH80JU

Moorlands

DH86PW

West Lane

DH86PZ

Denecrest

NE177PF

Broadoak Mews

DH80JL

North View

NE391NJ

Mill Farm Road

DH80TA

Vindomora Road

DH80EN

Snow's Green Road

DH86PX

Denesyde

DH80RW

Benfieldside Road

DH80UG

Caturani Way

DH80RS

Benfieldside Road

DH80EA

Woodland Court

DH88RT

Durham Road

Data Sources

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