Postcode DH8 0PJ is located in a rural village, within the Leadgate and Medomsley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.4 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 4.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 0PJ.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 0PJ 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 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 in Leadgate and Medomsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £141,250 |
| Terraced | 66 | £107,275 |
10 year median price trend in Leadgate and Medomsley
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 0PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ebchester Village Store | 5-7 Vindomora Road, Consett, DH8 0PN | Walking directions to Ebchester Village Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.