Postcode DH8 9QU is located in a rural town, within the Consett South ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 8.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Drover's Dell.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has an average 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 23.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.3% 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 9QU.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 9QU 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 8.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Drover's Dell | Small | Walking directions to Drover's Dell |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £157 per square foot) in Consett South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £337,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £199,975 | £202 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £128,750 | £159 |
| Terraced | 21 | £120,000 | £143 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204,750 | £64,500 | £89,950 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £93,000 | £80,250 |
| 2018 | £152,500 | £92,500 | £74,250 |
| 2019 | £172,750 | £90,000 | £84,000 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £81,000 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £211,500 | £86,000 | £99,000 |
| 2022 | £220,000 | £110,750 | £95,125 |
| 2023 | £190,000 | £125,000 | £98,500 |
| 2024 | £212,500 | £122,475 | £108,750 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £126,250 | £118,500 |
| 2026 | £166,250 | £143,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £161 | £68 | £110 |
| 2017 | £163 | £120 | £110 |
| 2018 | £157 | £125 | £115 |
| 2019 | £140 | £99 | £93 |
| 2020 | £189 | £105 | £121 |
| 2021 | £178 | £104 | £124 |
| 2022 | £210 | £139 | £119 |
| 2023 | £225 | £133 | £133 |
| 2024 | £180 | £132 | £120 |
| 2025 | £226 | £159 | £143 |
| 2026 | £175 | £138 | £128 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 9QU.
In the DH8 9QU postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Castleside Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Moorside Primary Academy | Academy converter | N/A |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH8 9QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dominic John Haney
Consett South - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH8 9QU records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DH8 9QU in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £132,500 (about £157 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DH8 9QU, including Castleside Primary School and Moorside Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 9QU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,709 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH8 9QU is Luke Akehurst (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dominic John Haney (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.