Postcode DH8 7TE 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 64.9 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 Chester-Le-Street located about 8.4 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 64.9 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 7TE.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 7TE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 8.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 109 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 | £370,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £142,500 |
| Terraced | 65 | £108,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leadgate and Medomsley
In the DH8 7TE postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, 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.