Postcode DH8 8LW is located in an urban city, within the Benfieldside ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 6.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Blackhill & Consett Park.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,335 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 8LW.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 8LW 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 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackhill & Consett Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fawcett Park | Small | Walking directions to Fawcett Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £158,975 (about £164 per square foot) in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £335,000 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £175,000 | £188 |
| Terraced | 56 | £125,000 | £127 |
| Flats | 8 | £97,500 | £121 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237,000 | £78,000 | £125,000 | £97,250 |
| 2017 | £272,450 | £72,000 | £127,250 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £244,950 | £71,750 | £124,950 | £86,000 |
| 2019 | £253,000 | £98,500 | £120,000 | £84,975 |
| 2020 | £237,500 | £142,500 | £135,000 | £92,250 |
| 2021 | £277,000 | £147,500 | £146,000 | £109,500 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £142,700 | £151,500 | £105,000 |
| 2023 | £321,000 | £113,000 | £157,500 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £297,500 | £59,750 | £160,000 | £123,500 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £75,500 | £172,500 | £124,500 |
| 2026 | £334,000 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £114 | £138 | £97 |
| 2017 | £200 | £109 | £130 | £91 |
| 2018 | £194 | £108 | £132 | £91 |
| 2019 | £187 | £132 | £132 | £89 |
| 2020 | £191 | £113 | £142 | £96 |
| 2021 | £223 | £149 | £146 | £115 |
| 2022 | £237 | £127 | £160 | £119 |
| 2023 | £249 | £136 | £165 | £120 |
| 2024 | £243 | £117 | £173 | £135 |
| 2025 | £242 | £122 | £180 | £130 |
| 2026 | £256 | £104 | £203 | £127 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 8LW.
In the DH8 8LW postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 8LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 32 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 103-105 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Shops | North View, County Durham, DH8 7JR | Walking directions to Shops |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Terry Rooney
Benfieldside - Elected 3 Jul 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH8 8LW records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8LW in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £158,975 (about £164 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DH8 8LW, including Benfieldside Primary School (Requires improvement), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill and Delta Independent School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 8LW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,335 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 8LW is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Terry Rooney (Liberal Democrats).
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.