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About

Consett is a town in County Durham, located on the edge of the North Pennines. It sits at an elevation of around 900 feet, offering views of the surrounding countryside. The town grew around the steel industry, which dominated its economy until the closure of the steelworks in 1980. Today, Consett is a residential area with a mix of housing, local shops, and leisure facilities.

The area is known for its green spaces, including Derwent Walk Country Park, which follows the route of a former railway line. Consett is well-connected by road, with the A68 and A694 providing links to Newcastle and Durham. The town has a range of schools, healthcare services, and community centres, catering to its population. While the industrial past has shaped Consett, efforts have been made to regenerate the area with new developments and amenities.

Area overview

On average Consett has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Consett is £36,400 per year. There are 9 schools in Consett: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Consett Population
11,018
Population density
1,786 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,611
96.32%
Other White
190
1.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.32%
Other Asian
25
0.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.23%
Total population: 11,016

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,776
33.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,630
30.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,170
21.78%
Other social rented
453
8.43%
Social rents from council
170
3.16%
Total households: 5,372

Property prices in Consett

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Consett area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,500 up to £408,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Consett 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£247,500
Flats11£59,000
Semi-Detached34£133,357
Terraced116£107,000

10 years median price trend in Consett

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

All postcodes in Consett

DH85UQ

Durham Road

DH86AJ

Consett

DH86AX

Elmdale Road

DH87JX

Consett

DH87RW

Nelson Street

DH85AZ

Consett

DH85NP

Consett

DH80AR

Ritson Street

DH80BH

Queen's Road

DH85DP

Edith Street

DH85JL

Consett

DH85LB

Thomas Street

DH85ND

Barr Hills

DH85NJ

The Crescent

DH85QE

Middle Street

DH85SQ

Consett

DH85UN

St George's Place

DH86JT

Consett

DH87NL

Spiro Court

DH87NP

Knitsley Lane

DH87PT

Green Street

DH80AB

Thomas Street

DH85HS

Larch Street

DH85JN

Balfour Street

DH85JQ

Medomsley Road

DH85NY

Consett

DH85RU

Railway Street

DH85UA

Park Street

DH85UH

Dixon Street

DH85UZ

Berry Edge View

DH85XL

Berry Edge View

DH86BB

Sherburn Terrace

DH86DZ

Bradley Street

DH86RE

Consett

DH88LP

Derwent Street

DH85BG

Berry Edge Road

DH85DW

Edith Street

DH85EB

Consett

DH85ED

Lingfield Road

DH85HT

Ashdale Road

DH85LS

Clarendon Street

DH85TF

Durham Road

DH86LS

Ashdale Road

DH86ST

Consett

DH87PL

Consett

DH85HB

Medomsley Road

DH85EA

Aynsley Terrace

DH85HG

Medomsley Road

DH85HQ

Maple Street

DH85LP

Clarendon Street

DH85RJ

Back East Parade

DH85TB

Manse Street

DH85TT

Consett

DH85XJ

Parliament Street

DH86DG

Dere Park

DH86NE

Crookhall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.