Postcode DH8 0AX 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 6.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no 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 12.1% 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 93 ft away from DH8 0AX.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 0AX 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 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 0AX postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 0AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jamuna Stores | Saint Cuthbert's Avenue, Consett, DH8 0LR | Walking directions to Jamuna Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Bridgehill Mini Market And Off Licence | Chaytor Road, County Durham, DH8 8QS | Walking directions to Bridgehill Mini Market And Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.