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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

DH88DE

Surrey Crescent

DH88LA

The Crescent

DH89EJ

Low Knitsley Cottages

DH89ET

Outputs Lane

DH88BL

Hallgarth

DH89QY

Drover Terrace

DH88HE

Oxford Place

DH85FD

Fenwick Way

DH88JR

Barley Mill Road

DH88QF

West Road

DH88QH

Chaytor Road

DH89NA

Weardale

DH88EX

Consett South

DH88JL

Pemberton Road

DH88JP

Barley Mill Road

DH88LY

Derwent Street

DH88PD

St Andrews Crescent

DH88QX

Valley View

DH89AP

Church Street

DH89EG

Consett South

DH88PF

St Marys Close

DH88TD

Bridge Street

DH89AL

Follet Close

DH88SF

Shotley Grove Road

DH89QQ

Consett Road

DH88AU

Cedar Gardens

DH88HN

Kent Road

DH89DW

Weardale

DH89HG

Follet Close

DH85YP

Highgrove Walk

DH88JQ

Pemberton Road

DH88LB

The Crescent

DH88PB

St Marys Crescent

DH88QE

South View

DH85BP

Queen Elizabeth Drive

DH89BW

Consett South

DH85FA

Delves Lane

DH88DZ

Derby Crescent

DH88HY

Dorset Crescent

DH88QA

Chaytor Road

DH88QU

Chaytor Road

DH89HL

Weardale

DH89QA

Howards Buildings

DH88AH

Welford Road

DH88BH

Consett South

DH88EF

Rutland Road

DH89AA

Consett South

DH89DF

Weardale

DH89PW

Castle Court

DH88AS

Selby Gardens

DH88DS

York Avenue

DH88LF

Pleasant View

DH88LN

Oxley Street

DH89QL

Consett Road

DH88JH

Pemberton Road

DH88TL

Glenluce Court

DH89DS

Goldhill Lane

DH89EL

Follet Close

DH89QR

Beeches Lane

DH88AP

Oakfield Lane

DH88LW

Derwent Street

DH89AE

Drover Road

DH85BF

Queen Elizabeth Drive

DH88EB

Lincoln Road

DH88EQ

Allensford Bank

DH88PZ

Kilchurn

DH88QT

Chaytor Road

DH88TN

Millfield Court

DH88LZ

Derwent Street

DH89QN

Wharnley Way

DH88DG

Essex Avenue

DH88HQ

Essex Avenue

DH88HT

Surrey Crescent

DH89AW

Healeyfield Farm Cottages

DH89EU

Dyke Nook Cottages

DH88BD

Deneburn Terrace

DH88NT

Church Road

DH88QJ

Chaytor Road

DH88QS

Chaytor Road

DH89BA

Allensford Bank

DH89NB

Weardale

DH89QG

Maudville

DH88JN

Pemberton Road

DH88AX

Thornfield Road

DH88DA

Derby Drive

DH89EH

Knitsley Lane

DH85YF

Richardson Way

DH88DQ

Cambridge Avenue

DH89RL

Castle Hills

DH85YG

Clarke Court

DH85YJ

Abbotts Way

DH88TP

Phoenix Court

DH89QH

Consett Road

DH89QW

Church Street

DH88PA

St Marys Crescent

DH85YH

Monarch Road

DH88DL

Somerset Road

DH88HU

Surrey Crescent

DH88PE

St Andrews Crescent

DH89AH

Consett South

Data Sources

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