Postcode DH8 8RR is located in an urban city, within the Benfieldside ward of County Durham in the North East region , and forms part of the Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.5 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 6.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Blackhill & Consett Park.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from DH8 8RR.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near DH8 8RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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 8RR postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are 5 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.