Postcode DH8 8QU 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 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £37,900 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 6.1 miles away. There are 3 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 low crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.0% 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 of residents in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £37,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from DH8 8QU.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 8QU 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 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £321,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £63,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £165,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £135,000 |
10 years price trend in Benfieldside
In the DH8 8QU postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.