Postcode DH8 5FD is located in an urban city, within the Consett South ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £37,900 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is The Heaps Country Park.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £37,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 5FD.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 5FD 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 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Heaps Country Park | Large | Walking directions to The Heaps Country Park |
| 0.2 mi | Genesis Way Park | Large | Walking directions to Genesis Way Park |
| 0.3 mi | Blackhill & Consett Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £148,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £129,500 |
10 year median price trend in Consett South
In the DH8 5FD postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 5FD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 4 Park Road, Consett, DH8 5EA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Genesis Way, Consett, DH8 5XT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | European Foods | 67 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QG | Walking directions to European Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 32 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 103-105 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RP | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.