Postcode NE17 7SL 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 66.0 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 4.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. 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 66.0 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 7SL.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near NE17 7SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Leadgate and Medomsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £930,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £308,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £105,000 |
10 years price trend in Leadgate and Medomsley
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.