Postcode DH8 8TT 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 59.2 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 6.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Genesis Way 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 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.5% 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 8TT.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 8TT 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 6.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Genesis Way Park | Large | Walking directions to Genesis Way Park |
| 0.4 mi | Blackhill & Consett Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park |
| 0.2 mi | Fawcett Park | Small | Walking directions to Fawcett Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 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 | 50 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Benfieldside
In the DH8 8TT postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 8TT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 32 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 103-105 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Shops | North View, County Durham, DH8 7JR | Walking directions to Shops |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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.