Postcode DH8 6SD 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.3 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 6.3 miles away. There are no primary and 1 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 low crime rate, with approximately 51.3 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 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 6SD.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 6SD 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 6.3 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 6SD postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 0 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.