Postcode DH8 6PZ 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 5.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 48.3% 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 6PZ.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 6PZ 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 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Dene Play Area | Small | Walking directions to The Dene Play Area |
| 0.1 mi | Recreational Area | Small | Walking directions to Recreational Area |
| 0.1 mi | Old Community Centre Site | Small | Walking directions to Old Community Centre Site |
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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 6PZ.
In the DH8 6PZ 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 6PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Medomsley Food & Wine | 28 Fines Road, Medomsley, Consett, 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.
Elected local representatives for DH8 6PZ, 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 6PZ 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 6PZ 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 3 schools close to DH8 6PZ, including Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School (Good), Ebchester CofE Primary School (Good) and Hassockfield Secure Training Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 6PZ 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 6PZ 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.