Postcode DH8 5SW is located in an urban city, within the Benfieldside ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Consett area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.7 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 6.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Genesis Way Park.
Consett has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Consett has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 5SW.
Consett near DH8 5SW 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 6.7 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Blackhill & Consett Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park |
| 0.3 mi | Fawcett Park | Small | Walking directions to Fawcett Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Benfieldside
In the DH8 5SW postcode area, located within Consett, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 103-105 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 32 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shops | North View, County Durham, DH8 7JR | Walking directions to Shops |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 4 Park Road, Consett, DH8 5EA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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.