Postcode DH8 5RA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.6 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 7.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Genesis Way Park.
Consett has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Consett has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 5RA.
Consett near DH8 5RA 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 7.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Genesis Way Park | Large | Walking directions to Genesis Way Park |
| 0.5 mi | Blackhill & Consett Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Consett North area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,500 up to £408,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £59,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £131,714 |
| Terraced | 64 | £123,250 |
10 year median price trend in Consett North
In the DH8 5RA postcode area, located within Consett, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 5RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | 5,7 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QP | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Consett Mini Market | 43 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QP | Walking directions to Consett Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Happy Asian Store | 13 Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5BQ | Walking directions to Happy Asian Store |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5JU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Park Lane News | 6 Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5SD | Walking directions to Park Lane News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.