Postcode DH8 5RF is located in an urban city, within the Delves Lane 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 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 7.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Genesis Way Park.
Consett has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,933 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Consett has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from DH8 5RF.
Consett near DH8 5RF 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 7.5 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 |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Delves Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,698 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £273,500 | £218 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £151,000 | £181 |
| Terraced | 51 | £105,000 | £116 |
| Flats | 2 | £44,750 | £130 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,475 | £113,500 | £73,000 |
| 2017 | £186,000 | £120,000 | £80,000 |
| 2018 | £193,450 | £125,000 | £74,250 |
| 2019 | £193,450 | £134,975 | £83,000 |
| 2020 | £204,000 | £125,000 | £85,000 |
| 2021 | £211,750 | £139,000 | £90,500 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £130,000 | £104,950 |
| 2023 | £234,998 | £152,995 | £95,000 |
| 2024 | £249,975 | £160,000 | £90,000 |
| 2025 | £260,000 | £159,950 | £108,000 |
| 2026 | £289,950 | £152,000 | £93,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £149 | £115 | £82 |
| 2017 | £156 | £133 | £95 |
| 2018 | £162 | £136 | £84 |
| 2019 | £174 | £137 | £96 |
| 2020 | £169 | £139 | £105 |
| 2021 | £181 | £160 | £109 |
| 2022 | £184 | £151 | £120 |
| 2023 | £197 | £170 | £111 |
| 2024 | £210 | £189 | £97 |
| 2025 | £216 | £181 | £119 |
| 2026 | £198 | £188 | £106 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 5RF.
In the DH8 5RF 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 5RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 5,7 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QP | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH8 5RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqueline Teasdale
Delves Lane - Elected 1 May 2025
Kenny Hope
Delves Lane - Elected 1 May 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH8 5RF records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5RF in Consett is £160,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DH8 5RF, including Derwentside College (Good), Delta Independent School and Learning for Life. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 5RF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,933 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 5RF is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jacqueline Teasdale (Reform UK) and Kenny Hope (Reform UK).
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.