Property profile

8 Middleton Close

Map showing 8 Middleton Close, Consett

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£245,000

Detached sold in Delves Lane

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold23 May 2025
£225,000Change since last sale: +£18,000 (+8.0%)
Annualised change
+5.9% per yearCounty Durham annualised change (detached) since 2025: +2.5% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £221 per sq ft
£254 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£32 per sq ft (+15%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Delves Lane
£273,500Estimate vs local median: −£30,000 (−11%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area89 m² / 958 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection28 Jun 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
23 May 2025£225,000+171%
08 Mar 2002£82,995-

Local market

Property prices in Delves Lane

Median price: £160,000
Price per sq ft: £181
Sales (last 12 months): 151
Typical range (middle 50%): £111K – £236K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £181 per square foot) in Delves Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,698 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Delves Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£273,500£221
Semi-Detached47£150,000£174
Terraced48£105,500£117
Flats2£44,750£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Delves Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Delves Lane.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,225£115,000£70,000
2017£186,000£120,000£80,000
2018£193,450£125,000£74,250
2019£193,450£134,975£83,000
2020£204,000£125,000£85,000
2021£211,750£139,000£90,500
2022£200,000£130,000£104,950
2023£234,998£152,995£95,000
2024£249,975£160,000£90,000
2025£264,500£159,950£109,000
2026£275,000£150,000£104,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Delves Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Delves Lane.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£119£76
2017£156£133£96
2018£162£136£84
2019£173£137£96
2020£169£139£105
2021£181£160£109
2022£184£151£120
2023£197£170£111
2024£210£189£97
2025£220£184£121
2026£206£187£110
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Delves Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Delves Lane in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 7UQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 7UQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20265, Middleton Close, Consett, DH8 7UQDetachedFreehold£176,000
23 May 20258, Middleton Close, Consett, DH8 7UQDetachedFreehold£225,000
03 Oct 202521, Eggleston Drive, Consett, DH8 7UBDetachedFreehold£320,000
22 Aug 202525, Eggleston Drive, Consett, DH8 7UBDetachedFreehold£260,000
27 Aug 20258, Romaldkirk Close, Consett, DH8 7UFDetachedFreehold£272,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Middleton Close, ConsettFreehold159 m²£265,000 (2024)
2 Middleton Close, ConsettFreehold89 m²£39,999 (2023)
3, Middleton Close, ConsettFreehold99 m²£120,000 (2011)
5 Middleton Close, ConsettFreehold84 m²£176,000 (2026)
9, Middleton Close, ConsettFreehold85 m²£155,000 (2016)
10 Middleton Close, ConsettFreehold109 m²£160,000 (2004)
12, Middleton Close, ConsettFreehold95 m²£157,500 (2020)
14 Middleton Close, ConsettFreehold93 m²£214,500 (2023)
15, Middleton Close, ConsettFreehold109 m²£125,000 (2011)
16, Middleton Close, ConsettFreehold108 m²£153,000 (2013)

Area insights for DH8 7UQ

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Overview

Postcode DH8 7UQ is located in an urban city, within the Delves Lane area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Consett area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Consett is £39,182 per year. The median sale price in Delves Lane is £160,000 (around £181 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £111,250 and £236,498. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 7.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Consett has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,734 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Consett has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Consett is £39,182 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 7UQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Consett near DH8 7UQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
5,042.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
71.11(+508%)
Violence and sexual offences
55.36(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.46(+149%)
Public order
16.65(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.75(+38%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
94.92%
Other White
6
1.69%
Chinese
5
1.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.13%
Indian
1
0.28%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
38.19%
Level 3 (A level)
58
20.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.11%
No qualifications
24
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
78
61.9%
Owns outright
41
32.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.17%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Schools

In the DH8 7UQ postcode area, located within Consett, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH8 7UQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 mi16 plusDerwentside CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDelves Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableLearning for LifeSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH8 7UQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH8 7UQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlDelves Lane, Consett, DH8 7JZWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miMorrisonsFront Street, Consett, DH8 5REWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miAldiFront Street, Consett, DH8 5REWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miHeron Foods5,7 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QPWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miIcelandMedomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5JUWalking directions to Iceland