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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

DH88HQ

Essex Avenue

DH88NT

Church Road

DH88NU

St Andrews Crescent

DH88DB

Derby Drive

DH89HG

Follet Close

DH89NE

Weardale

DH89AG

Consett South

DH88HU

Surrey Crescent

DH88AB

Arkless Grove

DH85FE

Fenwick Way

DH85YF

Richardson Way

DH89AA

Consett South

DH88QY

Pleasant View

DH88HR

Dunelm Road

DH89DF

Weardale

DH88AU

Cedar Gardens

DH89EL

Follet Close

DH88LH

Kendal Gardens

DH88AQ

Evansleigh Road

DH89PW

Castle Court

DH88DU

Derby Drive

DH88JR

Barley Mill Road

DH85BE

Hampton Close

DH88JS

Barley Mill Road

DH89DD

Healeyfield Lane

DH88NB

Oxley Street

DH89NG

Weardale

DH88BJ

Hallgarth

DH88JY

Sandford Road

DH88DL

Somerset Road

DH88PE

St Andrews Crescent

DH88TJ

High Ridge

DH88JL

Pemberton Road

DH88RX

Durham Road

DH87BL

Hownsgill Industrial Park

DH88QA

Chaytor Road

DH88QD

Cortland Road

DH88JH

Pemberton Road

DH88QS

Chaytor Road

DH88BD

Deneburn Terrace

DH89QX

Wesley Lea

DH89HH

Consett South

DH88PB

St Marys Crescent

DH88JG

Pemberton Road

DH89QE

Wesley Gardens

DH89AT

West View

DH85XY

Elliott Way

DH89AN

Healeyfield Lane

DH85YJ

Abbotts Way

DH85YR

Sandringham Court

DH88BB

Deneburn Terrace

DH88LJ

Penrith Place

DH85XP

Ponds Court Business Park

DH88AT

Priestman Avenue

DH88QX

Valley View

DH89QS

Watergate Road

DH88DG

Essex Avenue

DH89QY

Drover Terrace

DH89HQ

Knitsley Lane

DH88HP

Dunelm Road

DH89EH

Knitsley Lane

DH89NA

Weardale

DH88TN

Millfield Court

DH88AP

Oakfield Lane

DH85XR

Parkside

DH85FD

Fenwick Way

DH88QP

Chaytor Road

DH88EE

Rutland Place

DH88BL

Hallgarth

DH89DN

Weardale

DH88LQ

Hexham Gardens

DH88TH

Melrose Court

DH88PY

Benfieldside

DH88JD

Pemberton Road

DH89QN

Wharnley Way

DH88QH

Chaytor Road

DH89DE

Weardale

DH89DX

Healeyfield Lane

DH88QF

West Road

DH88TG

Cragside Court

DH89DR

Weardale

DH89AP

Church Street

DH89AB

Rowley Bank

DH88DQ

Cambridge Avenue

DH88JP

Barley Mill Road

DH85BB

Havering Court

DH88PF

St Marys Close

DH88TF

Culzean Court

DH88AZ

Holly Gardens

DH88DJ

Cumberland Road

DH88DA

Derby Drive

DH89EU

Dyke Nook Cottages

DH89RA

The Rise

DH88DR

Lancaster Road

DH89AF

Knitsley Lane

DH88QT

Chaytor Road

DH88QU

Chaytor Road

DH89QP

West View

DH88BN

Manor Close

DH88ED

Rutland Road

Data Sources

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