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Benfieldside

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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 42 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 £42,457 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
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Benfieldside Population
8,171
Population density
2,160.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,814
95.63%
Other White
154
1.88%
Arab
30
0.37%
Irish
30
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.29%
Total population: 8,171

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,454
40.04%
Owns with a mortgage
1,203
33.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
12.15%
Other social rented
305
8.4%
Social rents from council
155
4.27%
Total households: 3,631

Property prices in Benfieldside

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Benfieldside 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£338,500
Flats3£63,000
Semi-Detached35£175,000
Terraced37£125,000

10 years median price trend in Benfieldside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benfieldside.

All postcodes in Benfieldside

DH80RF

Ashfield

DH88SE

Shotley Grove Road

DH80DF

Golden Acre

DH80DT

The Drive

DH80EA

Woodland Court

DH80EL

West Law Road

DH80HA

Snow's Green Road

DH80QZ

The Briary

DH80TT

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

DH88QW

Backstone Road

DH80BU

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

DH80DP

Mountside

DH80NN

Snow's Green Road

DH80NT

Aintree Drive

DH80RP

Benfieldside Road

DH80TQ

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

DH88JY

Sandford Road

DH88QB

Chaytor Road

DH88TF

Culzean Court

DH80HJ

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

DH80HS

Snow's Green Road

DH80HX

Burnmill Bank

DH88QQ

Backstone Road

DH88RA

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

DH80AP

West Law Road

DH80TX

Sherwood Close

DH88TY

Kelly Close

DH80AL

Ritson's Road

DH80AR

Ritson Street

DH80BH

Queen's Road

DH80DL

Glenside

DH80HL

Burnmill Bank

DH80JP

Moorlands

DH80LH

Moorlands

DH80RG

Ashfield

DH88LD

The Crescent

DH88QD

Cortland Road

DH88QY

Pleasant View

DH88SG

Shotley Grove Road

DH80TP

Lievers Close

DH80AB

Thomas Street

DH80DJ

Woodlands Road

DH80HB

Oak Lane

DH80HY

Riverside

DH80QU

Benfieldside Road

DH80SE

Benfieldside Road

DH88QR

Chaytor Road

DH80DN

Glenside

DH80DS

The Close

DH88JJ

Pemberton Road

DH88NX

St Andrew's Road

DH80TN

Spa Drive

DH80UG

Caturani Way

DH80BL

Queen's Road

DH80NL

Snow's Green Road

DH80QX

The Briary

DH80SQ

Benfieldside Road

DH80TG

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley

DH88QN

Maple Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.