Postcode DH8 6HD is located in an urban city, within the Derwent & Pont Valley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Delves Lane & Leadgate area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £40,388 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £40,388 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 6HD.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 6HD 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 7.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Derwent & Pont Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £296,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £88,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £162,500 |
| Terraced | 109 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Derwent & Pont Valley
In the DH8 6HD postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 6HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leadgate Convenience Store | 25 Watling Street, Consett, DH8 6DP | Walking directions to Leadgate Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 34 Front Street, Consett, DH8 7SB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 21-22 Front Street, Consett, DH8 7SA | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 6HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Thomas Marshall
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Gavin Brydon
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Saffron Sims-Brydon
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.