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Delves Lane & Leadgate

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About

Delves Lane and Leadgate lie on the southern edge of Consett in County Durham, straddling the A692 corridor that links Consett with towns to the east. The settlement grew during the 19th and early 20th centuries in response to coal working and the steel industry centred on Consett; place names such as "Delves" reflect the local word for dug-out workings. Rows of older housing sit alongside later residential development, and traces of former mine and industrial activity remain visible in the pattern of streets and field boundaries.

Today the area functions as a local service centre for nearby villages and commuters, with shops, primary schools, a community centre and clubs serving residents. Bus routes on the A692 provide regular links into Consett and beyond. Fields and former industrial land form the immediate outskirts, offering short walks without leaving the parish, and a village war memorial records names from both world wars. Local groups use sports pitches and halls for fixtures and events, sustaining civic life while the area adapts to post-industrial change.

Area overview

On average Delves Lane & Leadgate has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £40,388 per year. There are 3 schools in Delves Lane & Leadgate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Delves Lane & Leadgate is home to around 9,004 people, with a population density of about 987.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Delves Lane & Leadgate Population
9,004
Population density
987.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.99(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.11(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.55(-37%)
Public order
2.78(-68%)
Other theft
2(-69%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,612
95.59%
Other White
222
2.46%
Chinese
22
0.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.21%
Irish
18
0.2%
Total population: 9,009

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,686
23.32%
No qualifications
1,572
21.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,414
19.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,103
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
770
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 7,230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,326
33.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,258
32.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
615
15.65%
Other social rented
380
9.67%
Social rents from council
262
6.67%
Total households: 3,930

Property prices in Delves Lane & Leadgate

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £141,500 in Delves Lane & Leadgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Delves Lane & Leadgate 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 Delves Lane & Leadgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£217,500
Flats1£33,000
Semi-Detached40£148,000
Terraced48£100,000

10 years median price trend in Delves Lane & Leadgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Delves Lane & Leadgate.

All postcodes in Delves Lane & Leadgate

DH87FP

Majesty Close

DH87NA

North Street

DH87AD

Lea Side

DH87HE

Delvedere

DH87RB

Durham Road

DH81HA

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH87BH

Delves Lane

DH87LL

Gloucester Road

DH87EP

Sydney Gardens

DH87JD

Shafto Close

DH87RL

Durham Road

DH86ES

Skerne Grove

DH87BE

Briardale

DH87HA

Fairfield

DH87HH

Castledene Road

DH87PY

St Ives Road

DH87EJ

Gayle Court

DH87AW

Fell Side

DH87JB

Pontop View

DH87NZ

Millfield

DH87RN

Leadgate Industrial Estate

DH87SR

Brooms Lane

DH87TS

St Ives Court

DH81HW

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH86FG

Brackenrigg

DH87AE

Ford Street

DH87LT

Third Street

DH87LU

Second Street

DH87NE

Main Street

DH87SE

Front Street

DH87SS

Brooms Lane

DH86DP

Watling Street

DH87AB

Ford Street

DH87ED

Briardale

DH87ER

Delves Lane

DH87EU

Delves Lane

DH87QN

Oak Terrace

DH87LZ

South Street

DH87AJ

Witton Street

DH87AQ

Mill Street

DH87AX

Woodlands View

DH87EA

Castledene Road

DH87HL

Castledene Road

DH87QF

Brooke Cottages

DH87QR

Dunelm Close

DH87SW

Brooms Lane

DH86EU

Derwent Crescent

DH86HQ

Patterdale Mews

DH87BJ

Delves Lane

DH87DH

Greenways

DH87NB

East Street

DH87RD

Lilac Place

DH87RH

Alder Grove

DH87TA

Whitehall Lane

DH87UJ

Holwick Close

DH87HB

Metcalfe Road

DH87PR

Valley View

DH86EQ

Borrowdale

DH86HD

Tweed Avenue

DH87HY

Dere Road

DH87PX

Sunderland Street

DH86HA

Tyne Avenue

DH87LJ

Berksyde

DH87DG

Greenways

DH87QE

Wingrove Terrace

DH87QT

Dunelm Walk

DH87SL

Redwell Hills

DH81GD

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH87DE

Greenways

DH87EW

Chapel Drive

DH87FD

Victory Close

DH86DN

Railway Street

DH86EZ

Eden Avenue

DH86HE

Pont Road

DH87DL

Glenmore

DH87HW

Woody Close

DH87SB

Front Street

DH87TB

Iveston Lane

DH86EW

Wansbeck Grove

DH87DB

Pixley Dell

DH87FA

Gloucester Road

DH87TE

Iveston Lane

DH87EY

Percy Terrace

DH87QB

St Ives Road

DH89HU

Hownsgill Drive

DH87QX

Durham Road

DH81HT

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH86DY

Church Street

DH87FN

Sovereign Close

DH87HN

Woody Close

DH87HQ

Castledene Road

DH87QS

Dunelm Way

DH86DX

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH87DU

Greencroft Road

DH87DY

Greencroft Road

DH87BA

Delves Lane

DH87DT

Lumley Drive

DH87RA

Linden Grove

DH81GN

Derwent & Pont Valley

DH86DL

Tindale Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.