Postcode DH8 7DU is located in an urban city, within the Delves Lane ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Delves Lane & Leadgate area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £40,388 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 8.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.6% 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 7DU.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 7DU 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 8.3 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 7DU.
In the DH8 7DU postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 7DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Briardale Local Store | 88-90 Briar Dale, Consett, DH8 7BE | Walking directions to Briardale Local Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7BH | Walking directions to Premier |
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 7DU, 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 7DU records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7DU in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £160,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DH8 7DU, including Delves Lane Primary School (Good) and Leadgate Primary School - Split Site (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 7DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,196 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 7DU 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.