Postcode NE17 7SN is located in a rural village, within the Derwent & Pont Valley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £50,708 per year. The nearest station is Prudhoe located about 4.8 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 moderate 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 29.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.9% 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 per household in Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley is £50,708 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE17 7SN.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near NE17 7SN 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 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Derwentside Park | Small | Walking directions to Derwentside Park |
Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Derwent & Pont Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £296,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £88,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £162,500 |
| Terraced | 109 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Derwent & Pont Valley
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 NE17 7SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Thomas Marshall
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Gavin Brydon
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Saffron Sims-Brydon
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.