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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 51 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
51
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
28.47(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.04(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.58(-42%)
Shoplifting
5.79(-51%)
Public order
3.93(-52%)
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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £700,000.

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
Terraced38£129,500
Semi-Detached66£147,000
Flats2£70,000
Detached28£255,000

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

DH89DA

Healeyfield Lane

DH88PW

Bellswood Court

DH89RF

Moorland Crescent

DH88LE

Pleasant View

DH87NU

Hownsgill Industrial Park

DH85XS

Genesis Way

DH88EA

Lincoln Place

DH88AY

Thornfield Road

DH88ET

Consett Park Terrace

DH85XU

Abbotts Way

DH88JA

Castleside Industrial Estate

DH88AL

Pemberton Avenue

DH88LW

Derwent Street

DH88DT

York Place

DH88LL

Alnwick Mews

DH88AD

Taylors Terrace

DH88SE

Shotley Grove Road

DH85YD

Agar Close

DH88LZ

Derwent Street

DH88ER

Gill View

DH88SD

Barley Mill Road

DH88LA

The Crescent

DH88BQ

Consett Lane

DH88LN

Oxley Street

DH88TT

Ridley Street

DH89NB

Weardale

DH88LG

Keswick Gardens

DH88QR

Chaytor Road

DH88LS

Derwent Street

DH88EX

Consett South

DH89AU

Allensford Bank

DH88QW

Backstone Road

DH89DZ

Weardale

DH89RG

Moorland Crescent

DH88RQ

Valley Gardens

DH88EH

Consett South

DH88TS

Meadowfield

DH85YQ

Buckingham Close

DH88PS

Mortimer Street

DH88LY

Derwent Street

DH85XT

Generation Place

DH88SG

Shotley Grove Road

DH89QB

Wesley Terrace

DH89EB

Hillcrest

DH85YE

Jackson Close

DH85YS

Dukes Way

DH89AD

Sycamore Court

DH89EX

Outputs Lane

DH88AH

Welford Road

DH88PQ

Church Road

DH89RE

Drover Road

DH89NF

Weardale

DH88JW

Bridgehill Farm Court

DH89ND

Weardale

DH88BH

Consett South

DH88PX

St Andrews Close

DH89QU

Moorland View

DH89QJ

Walton Terrace

DH88AJ

The Bye

DH89DW

Weardale

DH88HY

Dorset Crescent

DH88EQ

Allensford Bank

DH88SF

Shotley Grove Road

DH88HX

Dorset Crescent

DH85BF

Queen Elizabeth Drive

DH88HN

Kent Road

DH88NQ

Turner Street

DH88TP

Phoenix Court

DH88LR

Derwent Street

DH88TE

Hillfield

DH89BA

Allensford Bank

DH89AY

Allensford Bank

DH89DL

Weardale

DH89RD

Drover Road

DH88AN

Pemberton Avenue

DH89QW

Church Street

DH89ET

Outputs Lane

DH88JZ

Barley Mill Crescent

DH88HS

Sussex Road

DH89AE

Drover Road

DH89QQ

Consett Road

DH88HT

Surrey Crescent

DH88QB

Chaytor Road

DH88DP

Warwick Avenue

DH88AX

Thornfield Road

DH85BP

Queen Elizabeth Drive

DH89AW

Healeyfield Farm Cottages

DH88EY

Consett Road

DH88QE

South View

DH88QL

South View

DH88JN

Pemberton Road

DH89DS

Goldhill Lane

DH88EB

Lincoln Road

DH88TL

Glenluce Court

DH89QH

Consett Road

DH85YL

Queen Elizabeth Drive

DH88EF

Rutland Road

DH89BW

Consett South

DH88RU

Durham Road

DH89QZ

Whinney Place

Data Sources

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