Postcode DH8 6RZ 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 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 5.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 15.5% 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 6RZ.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 6RZ 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 5.5 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Recreational Area | Small | Walking directions to Recreational Area |
| 0.4 mi | Old Community Centre Site | Small | Walking directions to Old Community Centre Site |
Based on 111 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 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £141,250 |
| Terraced | 66 | £107,275 |
10 year median price trend in Leadgate and Medomsley
In the DH8 6RZ postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.