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Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

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About

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill occupy a distinct upland area in west County Durham. The landscape is characterised by high, open moorland and scattered farmland, with the Derwent Reservoir a significant water feature. Settlements are small and linear, often following the old routes through this historically remote terrain.

The area is defined by its position on the watershed between the Derwent and Wear river valleys. Remnants of the region's industrial past, including old quarry workings and mineral railway lines, are woven into the heather-covered slopes. Harehope Hill itself is a prominent, rounded summit offering broad views across the surrounding dales.

Area overview

On average Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year. There are 5 schools in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is home to around 10,187 people, with a population density of about 145.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill Population
10,187
Population density
145.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.91(-9%)
Shoplifting
6.28(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.89(-51%)
Public order
4.12(-53%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,643
94.66%
Other White
268
2.63%
Indian
60
0.59%
Other Asian
32
0.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
30
0.29%
Total population: 10,187

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,192
27.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,726
21.41%
No qualifications
1,435
17.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,232
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
771
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 8,062

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,572
35.26%
Owns outright
1,234
27.68%
Other social rented
661
14.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
519
11.64%
Social rents from council
362
8.12%
Total households: 4,458

Property prices in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £155,975 in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill 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 Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£265,000
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached54£144,500
Terraced29£130,000

10 years median price trend in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill.

All postcodes in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

DH88JT

Alston Terrace

DH89QJ

Walton Terrace

DH88AN

Pemberton Avenue

DH88BJ

Hallgarth

DH88TQ

Kilchurn

DH85YT

Duchy Close

DH88AT

Priestman Avenue

DH88ED

Rutland Road

DH88ER

Gill View

DH88HZ

Dorset Crescent

DH88RQ

Valley Gardens

DH88TH

Melrose Court

DH89DZ

Weardale

DH85YS

Dukes Way

DH88JZ

Barley Mill Crescent

DH88QG

Backstone Road

DH89HQ

Knitsley Lane

DH89QD

Hillgarth

DH88DX

Derby Drive

DH88JD

Pemberton Road

DH88QP

Chaytor Road

DH89DE

Weardale

DH89DG

Goldhill Lane

DH88SD

Barley Mill Road

DH89DR

Weardale

DH89AU

Allensford Bank

DH88DJ

Cumberland Road

DH88RY

St Andrews Gardens

DH85XS

Genesis Way

DH88QZ

Gillside View

DH89AB

Rowley Bank

DH89HH

Consett South

DH85YQ

Buckingham Close

DH88DT

York Place

DH88JW

Bridgehill Farm Court

DH88JX

Barley Mill Crescent

DH89QU

Moorland View

DH88AF

Fell View

DH88HP

Dunelm Road

DH88NU

St Andrews Crescent

DH89QF

Park Terrace

DH85YN

Kensington Close

DH88AG

Welford Road

DH88BQ

Consett Lane

DH88ET

Consett Park Terrace

DH88PQ

Church Road

DH89AQ

Consett South

DH89AR

Front Street

DH85BD

Beaumont Way

DH88HR

Dunelm Road

DH88JU

Alston Road

DH88LE

Pleasant View

DH88LL

Alnwick Mews

DH88EY

Consett Road

DH88LS

Derwent Street

DH89DA

Healeyfield Lane

DH88AJ

The Bye

DH88JS

Barley Mill Road

DH88LR

Derwent Street

DH85XP

Ponds Court Business Park

DH85XU

Abbotts Way

DH87NU

Hownsgill Industrial Park

DH88BN

Manor Close

DH88DR

Lancaster Road

DH88RX

Durham Road

DH88TS

Meadowfield

DH89AN

Healeyfield Lane

DH89NG

Weardale

DH85FE

Fenwick Way

DH85XR

Parkside

DH88DW

Cumberland Road

DH88AR

Consett Lane

DH88PS

Mortimer Street

DH88PX

St Andrews Close

DH89DJ

Weardale

DH89HJ

Longedge Lane

DH89RA

The Rise

DH85BE

Hampton Close

DH87PA

Knitsley Lane

DH88DD

Norfolk Road

DH88LQ

Hexham Gardens

DH88EA

Lincoln Place

DH88QL

South View

DH88TJ

High Ridge

DH89NE

Weardale

DH89QX

Wesley Lea

DH88DB

Derby Drive

DH88RU

Durham Road

DH88TG

Cragside Court

DH89DB

Weardale

DH89QZ

Whinney Place

DH89RG

Moorland Crescent

DH88EH

Consett South

DH88JG

Pemberton Road

DH88AZ

Holly Gardens

DH88DF

Surrey Crescent

DH88LJ

Penrith Place

DH89AT

West View

DH89DL

Weardale

DH88AB

Arkless Grove

Data Sources

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