Postcode DH8 0BG is located in an urban city, within the Benfieldside ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Consett area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Consett is £36,400 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 6.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Blackhill & Consett Park.
Consett has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Consett has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Consett is £36,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from DH8 0BG.
Consett near DH8 0BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 6.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackhill & Consett Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £338,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £63,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Benfieldside
In the DH8 0BG postcode area, located within Consett, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 0BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 103-105 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 32 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Shops | North View, County Durham, DH8 7JR | Walking directions to Shops |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.