Postcode DH8 0SU is located in a rural village, within the Derwent & Pont Valley 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 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 86% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £50,708 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 5.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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 16.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £50,708 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 0SU.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 0SU 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 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Dene Play Area | Small | Walking directions to The Dene Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Recreational Area | Small | Walking directions to Recreational Area |
Based on 212 recent sales, the median property price is £144,750 (about £167 per square foot) in Derwent & Pont Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £720,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £275,000 | £219 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £157,250 | £182 |
| Terraced | 103 | £131,000 | £142 |
| Flats | 4 | £84,250 | £136 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,000 | £163,000 | £99,975 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £207,750 | £159,975 | £116,498 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £125,000 | £117,500 | £83,500 |
| 2019 | £219,500 | £90,000 | £124,000 | £85,000 |
| 2020 | £242,000 | £80,500 | £130,000 | £94,000 |
| 2021 | £263,000 | £85,000 | £130,000 | £105,625 |
| 2022 | £324,995 | £87,500 | £139,950 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £107,000 | £132,625 | £99,975 |
| 2024 | £312,500 | £131,500 | £150,000 | £115,000 |
| 2025 | £322,750 | £81,000 | £160,000 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £165,000 | £80,500 | £157,250 | £134,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £118 | £114 | £105 |
| 2017 | £167 | £149 | £145 | £91 |
| 2018 | £201 | £97 | £135 | £93 |
| 2019 | £182 | £115 | £133 | £102 |
| 2020 | £197 | £102 | £145 | £101 |
| 2021 | £210 | £118 | £146 | £111 |
| 2022 | £259 | £127 | £152 | £118 |
| 2023 | £246 | £124 | £161 | £114 |
| 2024 | £240 | £142 | £171 | £127 |
| 2025 | £242 | £131 | £183 | £137 |
| 2026 | £167 | £128 | £176 | £141 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 0SU.
In the DH8 0SU postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 0SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ebchester Village Store | 5-7 Vindomora Road, Consett, DH8 0PN | Walking directions to Ebchester Village Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH8 0SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Thomas Marshall
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Gavin Brydon
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Saffron Sims-Brydon
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH8 0SU records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DH8 0SU in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £144,750 (about £167 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DH8 0SU, including Ebchester CofE Primary School (Good) and Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 0SU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering DH8 0SU is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Craig Thomas Marshall (Reform UK), Gavin Brydon (Reform UK) and Saffron Sims-Brydon (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.