Postcode DH8 0DQ 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £50,708 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 very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,903 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £50,708 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 0DQ.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 0DQ 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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Benfieldside
In the DH8 0DQ postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 0DQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jamuna Stores | Saint Cuthbert's Avenue, Consett, DH8 0LR | Walking directions to Jamuna Stores |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.