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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

DH80JG

Snows Green Road

DH80UA

The Elms

DH86SD

High Elm Park

DH88RR

Durham Road

NE391BH

Owlet Grange

NE391HG

Lintzford Road

NE177RG

Lonsdale Court

DH80HQ

Front Street

DH80JJ

North View

DH80JU

Moorlands

DH80RN

Benfieldside Road

DH86QR

Fines Road

NE177SQ

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH86PW

West Lane

DH86TL

West Farm Court

DH80EX

Springfield

DH80LL

York Road

DH80DQ

Woodlands Road

DH80JE

Wood Street

DH80PH

Rectory Lane

DH86PQ

Ebchester Hill

DH86RZ

Ebchester Hill

NE177SY

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH80HP

Benfieldside

DH80RL

Benfieldside Road

DH80TY

Wheatclose

NE177RF

Derwent & Pont Valley

NE177SF

Dene Court

NE177SR

Derwent & Pont Valley

NE391BP

Longclose Bank

DH80AZ

Backstone Burn

DH80LW

Moorlands

DH80NH

Ascot Road

DH80QA

Farbridge Crescent

DH86QJ

Derwent Cottages

NE177SN

Colt Park

DH80JR

Moorlands Crescent

DH80LF

Ashby Crescent

DH80LR

St Cuthberts Avenue

DH80LZ

Swordmakers Terrace

NE177RD

Lonsdale Court

DH80PW

Vindomora Villas

DH80RB

Benfieldside Road

DH80SR

Chare Bank

DH86QG

Medomsley Road

NE391NG

Long Close Road

DH80AY

West Acre

DH80JN

North View

DH80QD

Ebchester Hill

DH80QH

East Law

DH80EW

Snows Green Road

DH80NP

Church Bank

DH80NR

Salisbury Close

DH80RW

Benfieldside Road

DH80SD

Benfieldside Road

DH86PG

Rose Terrace

NE177PP

Police Houses

NE177PD

Derwent Crescent

DH80DU

Woodlands Road

DH80PF

St Ebbas Way

DH80QQ

Springhouse Lane

DH86RW

Co-Operative Terrace

DH80LN

Moorlands

DH80SU

Station Houses

DH86PX

Denesyde

NE391HA

Lintzford Road

NE177BD

Oakwell Court

NE391HE

High Mill Road

DH80ES

Snows Green Road

DH80HW

Cooperative Terrace

DH80PA

St Ebbas Way

DH80PP

Vindomora Road

DH80RF

Ashfield

DH86RF

Derwent & Pont Valley

NE177RE

West Lane

NE177SH

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH80DF

Golden Acre

DH80DT

Woodlands Road

DH80EA

Woodland Court

DH80QE

Ebchester Hill

NE391NH

Parklands

DH80EL

Spring Lane

DH80HA

Snows Green Road

DH80QZ

The Briary

DH80TT

Lawther Walk

DH86SF

Summerhill

NE391HD

High Hamsterley Road

DH80BU

Northwood Grange

DH80PR

Vindomora Road

DH86QW

Manor Road

DH86TU

Longclose Bank

NE177RT

Cut Throat Lane

DH80HJ

Messenger Mews

DH80HX

Front Street

DH86PB

West View

DH80DP

Mountside

DH80NN

Snow's Green Road

DH80NT

Aintree Drive

DH80RP

Benfieldside Road

DH80TQ

Benfieldside

Data Sources

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