Postcode DH8 8QF 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 moderate crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 6.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.3% 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 8QF.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 8QF 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 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Benfieldside
In the DH8 8QF postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 8QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Bridgehill Mini Market And Off Licence | Chaytor Road, County Durham, DH8 8QS | Walking directions to Bridgehill Mini Market And Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Shops | North View, County Durham, DH8 7JR | Walking directions to Shops |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 32 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 103-105 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RP | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.