Postcode DH8 6JQ 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 Consett area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.6 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 6.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Consett has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Consett has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 6JQ.
Consett near DH8 6JQ 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 6.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 111 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 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £141,250 |
| Terraced | 66 | £107,275 |
10 year median price trend in Leadgate and Medomsley
In the DH8 6JQ postcode area, located within Consett, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.