DH8 or NE39?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 9% less in DH8 than in NE39.
- NE39 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- The most recent EPC we hold is C in DH8 and B in NE39.
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DH8
County Durham
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NE39
Gateshead
|
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £125,000
from 83 sales |
£137,000
from 57 sales |
| Average sold price | £69,158 | £134,937 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +7.0% (County Durham) | +7.8% (Gateshead) |
| Dwelling type | Mid-terrace house | Mid-terrace house |
| Floor area | 86 m² | 106 m² |
| Built | 1967–1975 | 2012 onwards |
| Energy rating | C | B |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £1096/yr | £578/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 139 recorded | 36 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
Common questions
Is DH8 or NE39 cheaper?
DH8 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around DH8 sell for about £125,000 and around NE39 for about £137,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Which has less crime, DH8 or NE39?
NE39 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (139 in DH8 against 36 in NE39, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is DH8 or NE39 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, DH8 sits in decile 3 of 10 and NE39 in decile 3, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in DH8 or NE39?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.