Postcode DH8 0LG 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 27.4 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 6.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 very low crime rate, with approximately 27.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.7% 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 per household in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £50,708 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 0LG.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 0LG 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 6.3 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 0LG postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 0LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shops | North View, County Durham, DH8 7JR | Walking directions to Shops |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Jamuna Stores | Saint Cuthbert's Avenue, Consett, DH8 0LR | Walking directions to Jamuna Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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.