Postcode DH8 6HQ is located in an urban city, within the Leadgate and Medomsley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Delves Lane & Leadgate area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £36,400 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a 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 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 of residents in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £36,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 6HQ.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 6HQ 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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 in Leadgate and Medomsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £370,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £142,500 |
| Terraced | 65 | £108,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leadgate and Medomsley
In the DH8 6HQ postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 6HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leadgate Convenience Store | County Durham, DH8 6DP | Walking directions to Leadgate Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 34 Front Street, Consett, DH8 7SB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 21-22 Front Street, Consett, DH8 7SA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Front Street Local | Crookhall Lane, County Durham, DH8 7PJ | Walking directions to Front Street Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.