Property profile

16 HighsteadsMedomsley

DH8 6QA

Derwent & Pont Valley

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Map showing 16 Highsteads, Medomsley, Consett

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Estimated sale price

£315,000

Detached sold in Derwent & Pont Valley

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold25 Jun 2026
£324,950Change since last sale: −£12,000 (−3.8%)
Annualised change
−16% per yearCounty Durham annualised change (detached) since 2026: +2.1% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £228 per sq ft
£316 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£88 per sq ft (+38%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Derwent & Pont Valley
£285,000Estimate vs local median: +£28,000 (+9.7%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area92 m² / 990 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection09 May 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 Jun 2026£324,950+225%
30 Nov 2001£100,000+16%
27 Sept 1996£86,500-

Local market

Property prices in Derwent & Pont Valley

Median price£140,500
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)211
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £190K

Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 (about £168 per square foot) in Derwent & Pont Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,475 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£285,000£228
Semi-Detached70£157,250£183
Terraced99£128,000£140
Flats5£95,000£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Derwent & Pont Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,750£163,000£98,000£97,500
2017£207,750£159,975£116,498£90,000
2018£240,000£125,000£117,500£83,500
2019£219,500£90,000£124,000£85,000
2020£242,000£80,500£130,000£94,000
2021£263,000£85,000£130,000£105,625
2022£324,995£87,500£139,950£100,000
2023£310,000£107,000£132,625£99,975
2024£312,500£131,500£150,000£115,000
2025£357,498£81,000£155,000£120,000
2026£201,500£95,000£160,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£118£111£104
2017£167£149£145£91
2018£201£97£135£93
2019£182£115£133£102
2020£197£102£145£101
2021£209£118£146£111
2022£259£127£151£118
2023£246£124£161£114
2024£240£142£171£127
2025£240£131£182£137
2026£200£136£182£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Derwent & Pont Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 6QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 6QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202616, Highsteads, Consett, DH8 6QADetachedFreehold£324,950
27 Mar 20269, North View, Consett, DH8 6PJTerracedFreehold£187,000
28 Nov 202522, Fines Road, Consett, DH8 6QRTerracedFreehold£133,500
29 Aug 202515, Fines Road, Consett, DH8 6QRTerracedFreehold£145,000
22 May 202639, South Magdalene, Consett, DH8 6RJTerracedFreehold£138,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Highsteads, Medomsley, ConsettFreehold81 m²£183,000 (2015)
2, Highsteads, Medomsley, ConsettFreehold98 m²£340,000 (2022)
3 Highsteads, Medomsley, ConsettFreehold63 m²£179,950 (2017)
4, Highsteads, Medomsley, ConsettFreehold247 m²£345,000 (2022)
6, Highsteads, Medomsley, ConsettFreehold110 m²£243,000 (2011)
7, Highsteads, Medomsley, ConsettFreehold110 m²£104,000 (2000)
8, Highsteads, Medomsley, ConsettFreehold130 m²£105,000 (1997)
9, Highsteads, Medomsley, ConsettFreehold98 m²£218,500 (2016)
10, Highsteads, Medomsley, ConsettFreehold110 m²£132,000 (2003)
11, Highsteads, Medomsley, ConsettFreehold123 m²£82,500 (1995)

Area insights for DH8 6QA

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Overview

Postcode DH8 6QA is located in a rural town, within the Derwent & Pont Valley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £50,708 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Dene Play Area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,479 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £50,708 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 6QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 6QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DH8 6QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Dene Play AreaSmallWalking directions to The Dene Play Area
0.5 miRecreational AreaSmallWalking directions to Recreational Area
0.4 miOld Community Centre SiteSmallWalking directions to Old Community Centre Site

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
1,569.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.83(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.26(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.16(-46%)
Public order
4.79(-42%)
Vehicle crime
2.74(-33%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
97.9%
Indian
2
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.6%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Other White
1
0.3%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
40.53%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.32%
No qualifications
35
13.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.58%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
41.13%
Owns with a mortgage
58
41.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.8%
Other social rented
6
4.26%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.26%
Total households: 141

Schools

In the DH8 6QA postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH8 6QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableHassockfield Secure Training CentreSecure units

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH8 6QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH8 6QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMedomsley Food & Wine28 Fines Road, Medomsley, Consett, DH8 6QSWalking directions to Medomsley Food & Wine