Postcode DH8 6LR 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 average crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Consett is £39,182 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 7.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Genesis Way Park.
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 an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 6LR.
Consett near DH8 6LR 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Genesis Way Park | Large | Walking directions to Genesis Way Park |
| 0.3 mi | Blackhill & Consett Park | Large | Walking directions to Blackhill & Consett Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £150 per square foot) in Consett North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £237,000 | £206 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £149,000 | £175 |
| Terraced | 52 | £114,500 | £126 |
| Flats | 3 | £73,000 | £98 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,500 | £44,000 | £105,000 | £78,000 |
| 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 | £130,000 | £125,500 |
| 2026 | £222,500 | — | £160,975 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152 | £68 | £133 | £83 |
| 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 | £188 | — | £194 | £115 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 6LR.
In the DH8 6LR postcode area, located within Consett, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 6LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | 74 Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5HP | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 4 Park Road, Consett, DH8 5EA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Park Lane News | 6 Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5SD | Walking directions to Park Lane News |
| 0.3 mi | European Foods | 67 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QG | Walking directions to European Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5JU | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 6LR, 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 6LR records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around DH8 6LR in Consett is £132,500 (about £150 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DH8 6LR, including Consett Academy (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett and Consett Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 6LR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,280 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 6LR is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathryn Rooney (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.