Houses for sale in Benfieldside, DH8, County Durham
There are 66 results for Benfieldside, DH8, County Durham. Property prices in Benfieldside, DH8 range from £75k to £592k with an average price of £234k.
Properties for sale in Benfieldside, DH8, County Durham
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Property market in Benfieldside
What's for sale
67 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
67 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 79% | 15% |
| Typical asking price | £200k | £78k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.0 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to sell | 8 weeks | 4 months |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% | 6.8% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +12.5% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around Benfieldside
typical asking price, cheapest first- Leadgate £81k
- Blackhill £120k
- Benfieldside £200k
- Templetown £272k
- Delves Lane £280k
Schools in Benfieldside
3 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Shotley Bridge Primary School primary · Good
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhill primary · Good
- Benfieldside Primary School primary · Not yet rated
Based on 67 homes for sale on Houses now, 186 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Benfieldside
What is the average house price in Benfieldside?
The average home for sale in Benfieldside is priced at £240,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £200,000. This is based on the 67 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Benfieldside?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Benfieldside costs £150,000 and a 3-bedroom home £200,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £50,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £125,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £425,000.
What price range should I expect in Benfieldside?
Most homes in Benfieldside are priced between £75,000 and £634,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £140,000, and one in five £340,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Benfieldside?
There are 66 homes for sale in Benfieldside on Houses right now, plus 10 already under offer. 16 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Benfieldside?
No, they are falling. Homes put up for sale in Benfieldside over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £170,000, 5.6% lower than the year before (£180,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are down 2%, 3-bedroom homes are up 7% and 4-bedroom homes are up 23%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Benfieldside?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 8 weeks. About 36% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Houses go faster, in about 8 weeks against about 4 months for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in Benfieldside?
In the year to August 2026, 99 homes sold in Benfieldside at a typical price of £175,000, according to HM Land Registry. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £200,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.
What rental yield can I get in Benfieldside?
About 6.8% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Benfieldside over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in Benfieldside?
Detached houses are the most common, about a quarter of homes for sale in Benfieldside. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £78,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £450,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near Benfieldside?
Of the areas around Benfieldside, Leadgate is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £81,000, followed by Blackhill (£120,000) and Templetown (£272,000). Benfieldside itself is £200,000.
Are homes in Benfieldside freehold or leasehold?
About 9 in 10 homes for sale in Benfieldside are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.
What are the schools like in Benfieldside?
There are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in Benfieldside.