Postcode DH8 7BL is located in a rural town, within the Delves Lane ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 7.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 7BL.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 7BL 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 7.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Delves Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,698 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £273,500 | £218 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £151,000 | £181 |
| Terraced | 51 | £105,000 | £116 |
| Flats | 2 | £44,750 | £130 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,475 | £113,500 | £73,000 |
| 2017 | £186,000 | £120,000 | £80,000 |
| 2018 | £193,450 | £125,000 | £74,250 |
| 2019 | £193,450 | £134,975 | £83,000 |
| 2020 | £204,000 | £125,000 | £85,000 |
| 2021 | £211,750 | £139,000 | £90,500 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £130,000 | £104,950 |
| 2023 | £234,998 | £152,995 | £95,000 |
| 2024 | £249,975 | £160,000 | £90,000 |
| 2025 | £260,000 | £159,950 | £108,000 |
| 2026 | £289,950 | £152,000 | £93,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £149 | £115 | £82 |
| 2017 | £156 | £133 | £95 |
| 2018 | £162 | £136 | £84 |
| 2019 | £174 | £137 | £96 |
| 2020 | £169 | £139 | £105 |
| 2021 | £181 | £160 | £109 |
| 2022 | £184 | £151 | £120 |
| 2023 | £197 | £170 | £111 |
| 2024 | £210 | £189 | £97 |
| 2025 | £216 | £181 | £119 |
| 2026 | £198 | £188 | £106 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 7BL.
In the DH8 7BL postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 7BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Genesis Way, Consett, DH8 5XP | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 7BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqueline Teasdale
Delves Lane - Elected 1 May 2025
Kenny Hope
Delves Lane - Elected 1 May 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH8 7BL records about 58 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DH8 7BL in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £160,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DH8 7BL, including Derwentside College (Good), Delves Lane Primary School (Good) and Delta Independent School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 7BL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,998 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 7BL is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jacqueline Teasdale (Reform UK) and Kenny Hope (Reform UK).
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.