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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

DH89AY

Allensford Bank

DH89RE

Drover Road

DH85XT

Generation Place

DH85XY

Elliott Way

DH88HF

Consett South

DH89DY

Weardale

DH89QB

Wesley Terrace

DH89RD

Drover Road

DH88AE

Hydenside

DH88AY

Thornfield Road

DH88BB

Deneburn Terrace

DH88SE

Shotley Grove Road

DH88TZ

Braemar Court

DH89AG

Consett South

DH89AS

Davison Square

DH89RF

Moorland Crescent

DH85BB

Havering Court

DH88BE

Consett South

DH88DU

Derby Drive

DH89DN

Weardale

DH88AL

Pemberton Avenue

DH88JA

Castleside Industrial Estate

DH88ND

Hawthorn Terrace

DH88QW

Backstone Road

DH89QE

Wesley Gardens

DH89QP

West View

DH85YD

Agar Close

DH85YE

Jackson Close

DH88DH

Donnington Place

DH88HX

Dorset Crescent

DH88NB

Oxley Street

DH85YR

Sandringham Court

DH88HD

Cleveland Close

DH88RA

Baxton Cottages

DH88TE

Hillfield

DH89NF

Weardale

DH88AQ

Evansleigh Road

DH88JY

Sandford Road

DH88PG

St Marys Street

DH88QB

Chaytor Road

DH88TF

Culzean Court

DH88DY

Chester Road

DH88NA

St Oswins Place

DH88QQ

Backstone Road

DH88PY

Benfieldside

DH85PY

Henry Street

DH88LT

Derwent Street

DH88NH

Hawthorn Cottages

DH88TY

Kelly Close

DH89QS

Watergate Road

DH88QD

Cortland Road

DH88QY

Pleasant View

DH88SG

Shotley Grove Road

DH89EZ

Knitsley Lane

DH85YL

Queen Elizabeth Drive

DH88DP

Warwick Avenue

DH88LD

The Crescent

DH88NQ

Turner Street

DH89AF

Knitsley Lane

DH89QT

Rowley Bank

DH88HS

Sussex Road

DH88LH

Kendal Gardens

DH88PW

Bellswood Court

DH89EB

Hillcrest

DH88QR

Chaytor Road

DH88TR

Felltop

DH87BL

Hownsgill Industrial Park

DH88AD

Taylors Terrace

DH88HW

Dunelm Road

DH88JJ

Pemberton Road

DH88LG

Keswick Gardens

DH89BN

Consett South

DH89DX

Healeyfield Lane

DH88NX

St Andrews Road

DH89EX

Outputs Lane

DH88AW

Priestman Avenue

DH88EE

Rutland Place

DH88TT

Kilchurn

DH89AD

Sycamore Court

DH89DT

Healeyfield Lane

DH89RB

Belle View Drive

DH88QN

Maple Gardens

DH89DD

Healeyfield Lane

DH89DH

Goldhill Lane

DH89ND

Weardale

DH88RF

Cutlers Hall Road

Data Sources

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