Postcode DH8 5YS is located in a rural town, within the Delves Lane ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Heaps Country Park.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from DH8 5YS.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 5YS 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 7.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Heaps Country Park | Large | Walking directions to The Heaps Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Genesis Way Park | Large | Walking directions to Genesis Way Park |
| 0.3 mi | Fawcett Park | Small | Walking directions to Fawcett 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 5YS postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 5YS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Genesis Way, Consett, DH8 5XT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | European Foods | 67 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QG | Walking directions to European Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Consett Mini Market | 43 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QP | Walking directions to Consett Mini Market |
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.