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DH8 5JW

Medomsley Road

Consett North

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Overview

Postcode DH8 5JW 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 6.9 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Consett has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Consett has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.8%

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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from DH8 5JW.

Flood risk

No risk

Consett near DH8 5JW 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 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DH8 5JW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlackhill & Consett ParkLargeWalking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
6,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.14(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.86(-22%)
Other theft
4.43(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.69(-83%)
Burglary
3.69(-17%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
97.93%
Other White
5
2.07%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
22.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
21.21%
Level 3 (A level)
41
20.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.63%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
35.48%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.52%
Other social rented
17
13.71%
Social rents from council
10
8.06%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Consett North

Median price£132,500
Price per sq ft£150
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £175K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £150 per square foot) in Consett North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Consett North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£237,000£206
Semi-Detached30£149,000£175
Terraced52£114,500£126
Flats3£73,000£98

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Consett North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Consett North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,500£44,000£105,000£78,000
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£130,000£125,500
2026£222,500£160,975£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Consett North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Consett North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£68£133£83
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£188£194£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Consett North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Consett North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 5JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 5JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 2025276, Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5JWTerracedFreehold£120,000
28 Nov 2025261, Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5JRTerracedFreehold£114,000
14 Apr 20257, Morley Gardens, Consett, DH8 5JHTerracedFreehold£91,000
09 Mar 20269, East View, Consett, DH8 6LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
24 Oct 202511, East View, Consett, DH8 6LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the DH8 5JW postcode area, located within Consett, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH8 5JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryConsett AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, ConsettAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableVilla Real SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 5JW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH8 5JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miFamily Shopper74 Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5HPWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.4 miPremier4 Park Road, Consett, DH8 5EAWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miPark Lane News6 Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5SDWalking directions to Park Lane News
0.5 miEuropean Foods67 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QGWalking directions to European Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,701
Band B£1,984
Band C£2,268
Band D£2,551
Band E£3,118
Band F£3,685
Band G£4,252
Band H£5,102

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DH8 5JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathryn Rooney

Consett North - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Liz Twist

Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlaydon and ConsettE14001106
WardConsett NorthE05016166
ParishCounty Durham, unparished areaE43000254
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ConsettE02004303
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 010DE01020642
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DH8 5JW

Is DH8 5JW (Consett) safe?

The area around DH8 5JW 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.

What is the average house price near DH8 5JW?

The median sale price around DH8 5JW in Consett is £132,500 (about £150 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DH8 5JW?

There are 10 schools close to DH8 5JW, including Consett Academy (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett and Villa Real School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DH8 5JW?

DH8 5JW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,034 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DH8 5JW (Consett) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering DH8 5JW is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathryn Rooney (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.