Postcode DH8 8TL 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 76.1 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 2 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 76.1 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 8TL.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 8TL 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 8TL postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 5 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.