Postcode NE39 1HQ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 34.8 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 Wylam located about 5.2 miles away.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 34.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 NE39 1HQ.
Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley near NE39 1HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wylam located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 222 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Derwent & Pont Valley 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 | 42 | £331,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £151,000 |
| Terraced | 119 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Derwent & Pont Valley
In the NE39 1HQ postcode area, located within Benfieldside, Hamsterley & Medomsley, 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.