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Consett South

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About

Consett South is a ward located in County Durham, England, covering part of the town of Consett and its surrounding areas. The ward includes residential neighborhoods, local amenities, and green spaces, with a mix of housing types from terraced homes to modern developments. It is situated on the edge of the North Pennines, offering views of the surrounding countryside.

The area has a strong industrial heritage, linked to the former steelworks that once dominated the region. Today, Consett South features schools, parks, and community facilities, serving as a residential hub within the larger town. Public transport connects the ward to nearby towns and Durham city, while local roads provide access to the A68 and A692. The landscape includes rolling hills and wooded areas, reflecting its position in the Durham uplands.

Area overview

On average Consett South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Consett South is £37,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Consett South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Consett South Population
5,484
Population density
1,044.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,111
93.28%
Other White
198
3.61%
Indian
56
1.02%
Other Asian
19
0.35%
White and Black African (mixed)
18
0.33%
Total population: 5,479

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
945
40.8%
Owns outright
474
20.47%
Other social rented
307
13.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
300
12.95%
Social rents from council
236
10.19%
Total households: 2,316

Property prices in Consett South

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £174,975 in Consett South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Consett South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Consett South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£240,000
Semi-Detached32£148,500
Terraced16£129,500

10 years median price trend in Consett South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Consett South.

All postcodes in Consett South

DH88HW

Dunelm Road

DH88LG

Keswick Gardens

DH88AW

Pemberton Avenue

DH88EE

Rutland Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.