Postcode DH8 5TX 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 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 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Genesis Way Park.
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.
Consett has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.8% 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.
The average income per household in Consett is £39,182 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from DH8 5TX.
Consett near DH8 5TX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Genesis Way Park | Large | Walking directions to Genesis Way Park |
| 0.2 mi | Blackhill & Consett Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £158,975 (about £164 per square foot) in Benfieldside area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £335,000 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £175,000 | £188 |
| Terraced | 56 | £125,000 | £127 |
| Flats | 8 | £97,500 | £121 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237,000 | £78,000 | £125,000 | £97,250 |
| 2017 | £272,450 | £72,000 | £127,250 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £244,950 | £71,750 | £124,950 | £86,000 |
| 2019 | £253,000 | £98,500 | £120,000 | £84,975 |
| 2020 | £237,500 | £142,500 | £135,000 | £92,250 |
| 2021 | £277,000 | £147,500 | £146,000 | £109,500 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £142,700 | £151,500 | £105,000 |
| 2023 | £321,000 | £113,000 | £157,500 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £297,500 | £59,750 | £160,000 | £123,500 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £75,500 | £172,500 | £124,500 |
| 2026 | £334,000 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £114 | £138 | £97 |
| 2017 | £200 | £109 | £130 | £91 |
| 2018 | £194 | £108 | £132 | £91 |
| 2019 | £187 | £132 | £132 | £89 |
| 2020 | £191 | £113 | £142 | £96 |
| 2021 | £223 | £149 | £146 | £115 |
| 2022 | £237 | £127 | £160 | £119 |
| 2023 | £249 | £136 | £165 | £120 |
| 2024 | £243 | £117 | £173 | £135 |
| 2025 | £242 | £122 | £180 | £130 |
| 2026 | £256 | £104 | £203 | £127 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 5TX.
In the DH8 5TX postcode area, located within Consett, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 5TX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 103-105 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 4 Park Road, Consett, DH8 5EA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 32 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Family Shopper | 74 Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5HP | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.5 mi | Shops | North View, County Durham, DH8 7JR | Walking directions to Shops |
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 5TX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Terry Rooney
Benfieldside - Elected 3 Jul 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH8 5TX 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.
The median sale price around DH8 5TX in Consett is £158,975 (about £164 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DH8 5TX, including Consett Academy (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett and Delta Independent School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 5TX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering DH8 5TX is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Terry Rooney (Liberal Democrats).
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.