Postcode DH8 0BJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 37.3 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 6.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Blackhill & Consett Park.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 0BJ.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 0BJ 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 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackhill & Consett Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park |
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 0BJ postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 0BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 103-105 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 32 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Shops | North View, County Durham, DH8 7JR | Walking directions to Shops |
| 0.4 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.