Median sold price in DH8, last 5 years
£128,750
Strong sample. Based on 3,772 sales · Latest sale in data: 25 Feb 2026.
Built from 848 matched postcode rows within the postcode area DH8, with best-fit area context in County Durham.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DH8 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
DH8 currently groups 848 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in County Durham. Aggregate median sold price reads at £128,750 across 3,772 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 66.3% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 98.7% and 5G reaches 13.4% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 38 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 848 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 25 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 66.3%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 38 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 848Live postcode rows grouped under DH8
- Median sold price in DH8, last 5 years £128,750Based on 3,772 sales · Latest sale in data: 25 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area County DurhamUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 38 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in DH8, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 3,772 sales · Latest sale in data: 25 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 66.3%Gigabit availability is 66.3%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.2%. 4G strong-coverage share is 98.7%, with 5G at 13.4% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched County Durham in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
38 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 38 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
5,574 mapped stopsCounty Durham currently links 5,574 mapped transport stops, including 31 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside DH8.
Local business
Score 100/100County Durham currently links 2,644 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 896 food and drink, 452 grocery, 421 nightlife. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with DH8 5BF, County Durham and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
DH8 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
896 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (473), cafe (250), restaurant (173).
Amenity group
Grocery
452 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (282), supermarket (82), butcher (40).
Amenity group
Nightlife
421 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (367), bar (54).
Amenity group
Personal services
357 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (263), beauty (94).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
DH8 5BF
DH8 5BF, County Durham
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DH8 8AB
DH8 8AB, County Durham
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DH8 5BP
DH8 5BP, County Durham
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DH8 7EL
DH8 7EL, County Durham
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DH8 6LF
DH8 6LF, County Durham
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DH8 5YF
DH8 5YF, County Durham
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DH8 7FB
DH8 7FB, County Durham
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DH8 5YR
DH8 5YR, County Durham
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DH8 7EW
DH8 7EW, County Durham
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DH8 5DS
DH8 5DS, County Durham
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Benfieldside Primary School
Primary option in DH8 0JX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Primary option in DH8 6QN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Castleside Primary School
Primary option in DH8 9RG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for DH8 5BF before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DH8.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DH8 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess DH8.
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