Postcode DH8 8TJ 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 76.8 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 6.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Heaps Country 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 8TJ.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 8TJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Heaps Country Park | Large | Walking directions to The Heaps Country Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £338,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £63,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Benfieldside
In the DH8 8TJ postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 8TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Shops | North View, County Durham, DH8 7JR | Walking directions to Shops |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 32 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 103-105 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Bridgehill Mini Market And Off Licence | Chaytor Road, County Durham, DH8 8QS | Walking directions to Bridgehill Mini Market And Off Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.