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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

DH80PW

Vindomora Villas

NE177SY

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH80AL

Ritsons Road

DH86QW

Manor Road

NE177HF

Derwent Valley Villas

DH80BL

Queens Road

DH80ES

Snows Green Road

DH80NB

Benfieldside

DH86RF

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH80DP

Mountside

DH80LY

Murray Court

DH80JH

Wood Street

DH80PA

St Ebbas Way

DH80EY

The Terrace

DH80HH

Front Street

NE177PR

Summerfield Terrace

DH88RG

Cutlers Hall Road

DH80RP

Benfieldside Road

DH80PP

Vindomora Road

DH80NT

Aintree Drive

NE391BH

Owlet Grange

DH80PU

The Bungalows

DH80AN

Ritsons Road

DH80JB

Riverside

DH86TU

Longclose Bank

DH86PP

Follet Close

DH80HS

Snows Green Road

DH87JR

North View

DH80TP

Lievers Close

NE177PZ

Vindomora Road

NE177PB

Derwent Cote

DH80PQ

Chare Bank

DH86PA

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH80QH

East Law

DH86PQ

Ebchester Hill

DH80LU

Greenacres Road

DH80SR

Chare Bank

DH80EH

West Law Road

DH86PF

Belle Vue

DH80SA

Priory Close

DH80HT

Messenger Bank

DH80QA

Farbridge Crescent

DH80HY

Riverside

DH80BW

Queens Road

DH80TB

Vindomora Road

NE391HJ

Fernwood Grove

DH86RJ

South Magdalene

DH80QE

Ebchester Hill

DH80PZ

Dixon Avenue

Data Sources

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