Postcode DH8 1JR is located in a rural hamlet, within the Leadgate and Medomsley ward of County Durham in the North East region , and forms part of the Delves Lane & Leadgate area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £36,400 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 8.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £36,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 1JR.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 1JR 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 8.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Leadgate and Medomsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £930,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £308,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £105,000 |
10 years price trend in Leadgate and Medomsley
In the DH8 1JR postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Leadgate Primary School - Split Site | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.