Postcode DH8 6BH is located in an urban city, within the Consett North ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Consett area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Consett is £36,400 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Consett has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Consett has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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 of residents in Consett is £36,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from DH8 6BH.
Consett near DH8 6BH 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 7.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Consett North area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,500 up to £408,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £54,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £134,950 |
| Terraced | 69 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Consett North
In the DH8 6BH postcode area, located within Consett, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 6BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Leadgate Road, County Durham, DH8 6BE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Family Shopper | 74 Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5HP | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.