Postcode NE17 7SJ is located in a rural village, within the Leadgate and Medomsley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £44,300 per year. The nearest station is Prudhoe located about 4.6 miles away. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Derwentside Park.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,097 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £44,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE17 7SJ.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near NE17 7SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Prudhoe located about 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Derwentside Park | Small | Walking directions to Derwentside Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 in Leadgate and Medomsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £370,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £142,500 |
| Terraced | 65 | £108,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leadgate and Medomsley
In the NE17 7SJ postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, there are no schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.