Postcode DH8 9DS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Weardale 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 25.0 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 9.0 miles away.
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 25.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 9DS.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 9DS 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 9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Weardale area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £590,583.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £156,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £139,000 |
10 year median price trend in Weardale
In the DH8 9DS postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.