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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

DH88JU

Alston Road

DH88TQ

Kilchurn

DH88TZ

Braemar Court

DH88AF

Fell View

DH88JX

Barley Mill Crescent

DH88TY

Kelly Close

DH85PY

Henry Street

DH89QL

Consett Road

DH89EG

Consett South

DH89DH

Goldhill Lane

DH88JT

Alston Terrace

DH89DJ

Weardale

DH88QJ

Chaytor Road

DH89AQ

Consett South

DH88HW

Dunelm Road

DH88DZ

Derby Crescent

DH89AH

Consett South

DH87PA

Knitsley Lane

DH88JJ

Pemberton Road

DH89DG

Goldhill Lane

DH88LF

Pleasant View

DH89DT

Healeyfield Lane

DH88DH

Donnington Place

DH88HF

Consett South

DH88AW

Priestman Avenue

DH88DF

Surrey Crescent

DH89BN

Consett South

DH85YG

Clarke Court

DH88BE

Consett South

DH88NH

Hawthorn Cottages

DH89QG

Maudville

DH89HJ

Longedge Lane

DH88NA

St Oswins Place

DH88QN

Maple Gardens

DH88RY

St Andrews Gardens

DH88HZ

Dorset Crescent

DH88PG

St Marys Street

DH89QD

Hillgarth

DH85YN

Kensington Close

DH89HL

Weardale

DH88LD

The Crescent

DH89QA

Howards Buildings

DH88DX

Derby Drive

DH88PD

St Andrews Crescent

DH89DB

Weardale

DH88DW

Cumberland Road

DH88QZ

Gillside View

DH88PZ

Kilchurn

DH88DY

Chester Road

DH88RF

Cutlers Hall Road

DH85BD

Beaumont Way

DH88DD

Norfolk Road

DH85YP

Highgrove Walk

DH89QR

Beeches Lane

DH88HE

Oxford Place

DH85YT

Duchy Close

DH88AE

Hydenside

DH89AS

Davison Square

DH88LB

The Crescent

DH88QG

Backstone Road

DH88JQ

Pemberton Road

DH88RA

Baxton Cottages

DH88HD

Cleveland Close

DH88QQ

Backstone Road

DH88DE

Surrey Crescent

DH88AS

Selby Gardens

DH89AL

Follet Close

DH89QF

Park Terrace

DH88TD

Bridge Street

DH89AR

Front Street

DH88TR

Felltop

DH88PA

St Marys Crescent

DH88LT

Derwent Street

DH88AG

Welford Road

DH89EJ

Low Knitsley Cottages

DH89QT

Rowley Bank

DH88NX

St Andrews Road

DH85FA

Delves Lane

DH89DY

Weardale

DH89EZ

Knitsley Lane

DH88AR

Consett Lane

DH88DS

York Avenue

DH85YH

Monarch Road

DH89RL

Castle Hills

DH89RB

Belle View Drive

DH88ND

Hawthorn Terrace

Data Sources

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