Postcode DH8 5JQ is located in an urban city, within the Consett North ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Consett area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Consett is £39,182 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 6.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blackhill & Consett Park.
Consett has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,116 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Consett has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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.
The average income per household in Consett is £39,182 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from DH8 5JQ.
Consett near DH8 5JQ 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 6.8 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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Consett North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £267,500 | £208 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £147,500 | £174 |
| Terraced | 54 | £117,500 | £131 |
| Flats | 2 | £84,500 | £135 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,500 | £44,000 | £95,000 | £81,000 |
| 2017 | £186,500 | £73,000 | £99,950 | £78,250 |
| 2018 | £168,750 | £33,000 | £95,000 | £81,900 |
| 2019 | £194,950 | £37,225 | £114,975 | £83,000 |
| 2020 | £182,500 | £58,500 | £105,000 | £90,500 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £52,500 | £120,000 | £87,500 |
| 2022 | £222,500 | — | £127,475 | £102,500 |
| 2023 | £185,000 | £75,000 | £153,075 | £94,500 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £50,000 | £156,500 | £112,000 |
| 2025 | £232,500 | £66,000 | £129,975 | £123,000 |
| 2026 | £240,000 | — | £153,500 | £112,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152 | £68 | £133 | £86 |
| 2017 | £161 | £106 | £116 | £81 |
| 2018 | £155 | £50 | £115 | £93 |
| 2019 | £165 | £55 | £137 | £86 |
| 2020 | £157 | £77 | £118 | £95 |
| 2021 | £175 | £79 | £145 | £100 |
| 2022 | £184 | — | £163 | £108 |
| 2023 | £167 | £114 | £159 | £112 |
| 2024 | £179 | £70 | £153 | £124 |
| 2025 | £203 | £97 | £155 | £135 |
| 2026 | £197 | — | £187 | £122 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 5JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | 40, The Crescent, Consett, DH8 5JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 52, The Crescent, Consett, DH8 5JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 38, The Crescent, Consett, DH8 5JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 7, Morley Gardens, Consett, DH8 5JH | Terraced | Freehold | £91,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 297, Durham Road, Consett, DH8 5NW | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the DH8 5JQ postcode area, located within Consett, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH8 5JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Family Shopper | 74 Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5HP | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 4 Park Road, Consett, DH8 5EA | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH8 5JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathryn Rooney
Consett North - Elected 1 May 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH8 5JQ records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DH8 5JQ in Consett North is £130,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DH8 5JQ, including Consett Academy (Good), Villa Real School (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 5JQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,116 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering DH8 5JQ is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathryn Rooney (Liberal Democrats).