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Benfieldside

England / North East / County Durham / Benfieldside

About

Benfieldside is a ward located in County Durham, England, covering areas such as Medomsley, Ebchester, and parts of Consett. The ward is situated in the Derwent Valley, with a mix of rural and semi-urban landscapes. It features rolling hills, farmland, and wooded areas, offering a quiet setting with connections to nearby towns. The River Derwent flows through parts of the ward, adding to its natural appeal.

The area has a small population, with scattered villages and hamlets. Local amenities include schools, pubs, and community centres, serving residents' needs. Benfieldside is well-connected by roads, with easy access to Consett and Newcastle upon Tyne. The ward also has historical sites, such as Ebchester Roman Fort, reflecting its long-standing heritage. Its location provides a balance between countryside living and proximity to larger urban centres.

Area overview

On average Benfieldside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Benfieldside is £42,464 per year. There are 3 schools in Benfieldside: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Benfieldside

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £485,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£321,500
Flats3£63,000
Semi-Detached32£165,500
Terraced29£135,000

10 years price trend in Benfieldside

All postcodes in Benfieldside

DH80AN

George Street

DH80AQ

Beverley Gardens

DH80AS

Briar Mews

DH80BG

Market Street

DH80DH

Woodlands Road

DH80JB

Riverside

DH80JL

Newlands

DH80LS

Rosedale Avenue

DH80NA

Wheat Close

DH80RX

Newstead Rise

DH88JT

Alston Terrace

DH80BQ

Queen's Road

DH80DY

Rosedale Avenue

DH80HN

Burnmill Bank

DH80TR

Seagent Place

DH88JZ

Barley Mill Crescent

DH88QG

Backstone Road

DH88RQ

Valley Gardens

DH88TH

Chaytor Road

DH80AW

John Street

DH80EN

Snow's Green Road

DH80EZ

The Terrace

DH80HR

Green Street

DH80JZ

Newlands

DH80LU

Greenacres Road

DH80NQ

Elm Park Road

DH80UE

Wetherby Close

DH88JD

Pemberton Road

DH88QP

Backstone Road

DH88SD

Barley Mill Road

DH80AT

Briar Mews

DH80EP

Snow's Green Road

DH80HD

Derwent Place

DH80HG

Oak Street

DH80LB

Ravenside Terrace

DH80LQ

Moorlands

DH85LN

Aynsley Terrace

DH88QZ

Gill Side View

DH88RY

St Andrew's Gardens

DH80JA

Riverside

DH80JS

Moorlands

DH80LD

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

DH80NS

Aintree Drive

DH80RD

Benfieldside Road

DH80RU

Queens Way

DH80SZ

West Law Road

DH88JW

Barley Mill Road

DH88JX

Alston Road

DH88RD

Cutlers' Hall Road

DH80AE

George Street

DH80BA

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

DH80EU

Churchill Close

DH80JW

Moorlands

DH80NJ

Snow's Green Road

DH80NU

Ascot Road

DH88JU

Alston Road

DH88LE

Pleasant View

DH80AD

John Street

DH80BP

Selborne Gardens

DH80DB

Woodland Court

DH80JH

Wood Street

DH80QT

Benfieldside Road

DH80JX

Benfieldside Road

DH80RA

Benfieldside Road

DH80RH

Benfield Close

DH80SF

Benfieldside Road

DH88RF

Backstone Burn

DH80HT

Messenger Bank

DH80BJ

Queen's Road

DH80DG

Woodlands Crescent

DH80GZ

Burnmill Bank

DH80JD

Derwent Place

DH80JT

Moorlands

DH80RR

Benfieldside Road

DH80RS

Benfieldside Road

DH80RZ

Broadwood View

DH80SL

Peile Park

DH88JS

Barley Mill Road

DH88RB

Cutler's Avenue

DH80RQ

Benfieldside Road

DH80TF

Vindomora Road

DH80UF

Goodwood Close

DH80LG

Ashby Crescent

DH80LY

Murray Court

DH80NW

Church Bank

DH88TJ

Highridge

DH88QL

Maple Gardens

DH88RE

Cutlers' Hall Road

DH88RU

Durham Road

DH88TG

Cragside Court

DH80EJ

West Law Road

DH80EQ

Snow's Green Road

DH80NX

Ascot Road

DH80NY

Farriers Way

DH80TH

Caturani Way

DH87JR

North View

DH88JG

Pemberton Road

DH80AA

Wesley Street

DH80AX

Cutler's Avenue

DH80HZ

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.