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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

DH86BA

Longclose Bank

DH80HS

Snows Green Road

DH86PN

Rothley Terrace

NE177PL

Store Houses

DH80AP

West Law Road

DH80PZ

Dixon Avenue

DH80QB

Shaw Lane

DH86RQ

North Magdalene

NE391HB

Lodge Close

DH86SE

Elm Park Road

NE177SA

Derwent Cote

NE391NF

Lintzford Road

DH80HL

Front Street

DH80RG

Ashfield

DH86QP

Cooperative Terrace

DH80AL

Ritsons Road

DH80DL

The Drive

DH80JP

Moorlands

DH86PR

Adams Terrace

DH86RL

The Crossroads

DH80DJ

Woodlands Road

DH80PG

Cohort Close

DH80PX

Shaw Lane

DH80TP

Lievers Close

DH86RH

South Magdalene

DH80HB

Oak Lane

DH80HY

Riverside

DH80QU

Benfieldside Road

DH80SE

Benfieldside Road

NE177TB

Moraine Crescent

NE391NW

Mill Farm Road

DH80DS

The Close

DH86RN

Pithouse Lane

DH86RX

Ebchester Hill

DH80DN

Glenside

NE391NQ

Housing Lane

DH86RD

Fines Road

DH80BL

Queens Road

DH80NL

Snows Green Road

DH80QX

The Briary

DH80SQ

Benfieldside Road

DH80TG

Benfieldside

DH80TN

The Spa Gardens

DH80UG

Caturani Way

DH86FA

Housing Lane

NE177BE

Oakwell Court

NE177PR

Summerfield Terrace

NE177PX

Vindomora Road

NE391HJ

Fernwood Grove

Data Sources

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