Postcode DH8 6PB is located in a rural hamlet, 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.4 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 5.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,674 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 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 6PB.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 6PB 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 5.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 222 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Derwent & Pont Valley 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 | 42 | £331,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £151,000 |
| Terraced | 119 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Derwent & Pont Valley
In the DH8 6PB postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 6PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Medomsley Food & Wine | 28 Fines Road, Medomsley, DH8 6QS | Walking directions to Medomsley Food & Wine |
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.