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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£182
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £247K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £182 per square foot) in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£340,000£242
Semi-Detached49£175,000£193
Terraced47£133,000£143
Flats7£105,000£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,750£80,000£122,500£112,500
2017£259,950£79,000£132,500£95,500
2018£259,000£86,250£122,475£103,000
2019£255,000£124,250£118,000£110,000
2020£255,000£160,000£152,250£105,000
2021£292,498£110,000£150,000£130,000
2022£345,000£135,400£155,250£123,000
2023£390,000£102,500£164,500£126,000
2024£340,000£170,000£163,000£145,000
2025£365,000£105,000£176,250£130,500
2026£335,000£95,000£210,000£138,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£114£138£111
2017£199£116£140£100
2018£202£118£132£102
2019£194£140£130£120
2020£201£119£145£120
2021£224£131£153£132
2022£244£127£169£137
2023£253£140£167£142
2024£254£184£192£164
2025£253£148£185£141
2026£238£104£216£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.