Postcode DH8 9AE is located in a rural town, within the Lanchester ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.3 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 8.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Drover's Dell.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 9AE.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 9AE 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 8.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Drover's Dell | Small | Walking directions to Drover's Dell |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Lanchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £319,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £154,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £146,225 |
10 year median price trend in Lanchester
In the DH8 9AE postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Castleside Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Moorside Primary Academy | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.