Postcode DH8 5RX 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Consett is £39,182 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Genesis Way Park.
Consett has a moderate 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 110.7 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from DH8 5RX.
Consett near DH8 5RX 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 178 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Delves Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £47,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Delves Lane
In the DH8 5RX 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 5RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 5,7 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QP | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Consett Mini Market | 43 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QP | Walking directions to Consett Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Happy Asian Store | 13 Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5BQ | Walking directions to Happy Asian Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.