Postcode DH8 0AN is located in an urban city, within the Benfieldside ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £44,300 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 6.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income of residents in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £44,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from DH8 0AN.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 0AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 6.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £338,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £63,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Benfieldside
In the DH8 0AN postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 0AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 103-105 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Shops | North View, County Durham, DH8 7JR | Walking directions to Shops |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 32 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Jamuna Stores | Saint Cuthbert's Avenue, Consett, DH8 0LR | Walking directions to Jamuna Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.