Postcode DH8 0SS 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 5.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Dene Play 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 0SS.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 0SS 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Dene Play Area | Small | Walking directions to The Dene Play Area |
Based on 109 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 | £370,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £142,500 |
| Terraced | 65 | £108,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leadgate and Medomsley
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 0SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.