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DH8 5NN

Elmfield Road

Consett North

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Detailed insights for DH8 5NN

Overview

Postcode DH8 5NN 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 6.7 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
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from DH8 5NN.

Flood risk

No risk

Consett near DH8 5NN 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 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
660.9 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
272
99.27%
Other White
2
0.73%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
34.96%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.68%
No qualifications
33
14.6%
Apprenticeship
21
9.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.41%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
45.9%
Owns with a mortgage
48
39.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.84%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.1%
Other social rented
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 5NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 5NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 202612, Emma Street, Consett, DH8 5NPTerracedFreehold£85,000
09 May 202527, Emma Street, Consett, DH8 5NPTerracedFreehold£89,000
05 Mar 2026297, Durham Road, Consett, DH8 5NWTerracedFreehold£80,000
09 Jun 2025303, Durham Road, Consett, DH8 5NWTerracedFreehold£93,000
14 Mar 2025307, Durham Road, Consett, DH8 5NWTerracedFreehold£60,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH8 5NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryConsett AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableVilla Real SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, ConsettAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5NN, 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 5NN

Is DH8 5NN (Consett) safe?

The area around DH8 5NN 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 5NN?

The median sale price around DH8 5NN 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 5NN?

There are 11 schools close to DH8 5NN, including Consett Academy (Good), Villa Real School (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DH8 5NN?

DH8 5NN 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 5NN (Consett) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering DH8 5NN 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.