Postcode DH8 6DE is located in an urban city, within the Consett North area 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 median sale price in Consett North is £130,000 (around £150 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £169,000. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 6.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Blackhill & Consett Park.
Consett has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,116 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Consett has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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 127 ft away from DH8 6DE.
Consett near DH8 6DE 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 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackhill & Consett Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £150 per square foot) in Consett North area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £255,000 | £209 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £148,000 | £181 |
| Terraced | 45 | £114,000 | £132 |
| Flats | 2 | £78,000 | £123 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,500 | £44,000 | £95,000 | £81,000 |
| 2017 | £186,500 | £73,000 | £99,950 | £78,250 |
| 2018 | £168,750 | £33,000 | £95,000 | £81,900 |
| 2019 | £194,950 | £37,225 | £114,975 | £83,000 |
| 2020 | £182,500 | £58,500 | £105,000 | £90,500 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £52,500 | £120,000 | £87,500 |
| 2022 | £222,500 | — | £127,475 | £102,500 |
| 2023 | £185,000 | £75,000 | £153,075 | £94,500 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £50,000 | £156,500 | £112,000 |
| 2025 | £232,500 | £66,000 | £129,950 | £123,000 |
| 2026 | £245,000 | £46,000 | £153,500 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152 | £68 | £133 | £86 |
| 2017 | £161 | £106 | £116 | £81 |
| 2018 | £155 | £50 | £115 | £93 |
| 2019 | £165 | £55 | £137 | £86 |
| 2020 | £157 | £77 | £118 | £95 |
| 2021 | £175 | £79 | £145 | £100 |
| 2022 | £184 | — | £163 | £108 |
| 2023 | £167 | £114 | £159 | £112 |
| 2024 | £179 | £70 | £153 | £124 |
| 2025 | £203 | £97 | £155 | £135 |
| 2026 | £206 | £72 | £188 | £122 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 6DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | 8, Balmoral Grove, Consett, DH8 6DE | Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 2, Balmoral Grove, Consett, DH8 6DE | Detached | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 11, Balmoral Grove, Consett, DH8 6DE | Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 334, Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5NX | Terraced | Freehold | £129,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 13, Cyril Street, Consett, DH8 5NR | Terraced | Freehold | £85,500 |
In the DH8 6DE postcode area, located within Consett, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Consett Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Consett Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Beechdale Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2013. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH8 6DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Family Shopper | 74 Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5HP | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Leadgate Road, County Durham, DH8 6BE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH8 6DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathryn Rooney
Consett North - Elected 1 May 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH8 6DE 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around DH8 6DE in Consett North is £130,000 (about £150 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DH8 6DE, including Consett Academy (Good), Consett Junior School (Good) and Beechdale Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DH8 6DE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,116 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 6DE is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathryn Rooney (Liberal Democrats).