Postcode DH8 7EF 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 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,442 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% 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 3.9% 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 7EF.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 7EF 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £159,950 (about £181 per square foot) in Delves Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,698 up to £445,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £275,000 | £221 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £151,000 | £175 |
| Terraced | 52 | £105,000 | £117 |
| Flats | 2 | £44,750 | £130 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187,225 | £115,000 | £70,000 |
| 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 | £264,500 | £159,950 | £109,000 |
| 2026 | £275,000 | £150,000 | £104,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £149 | £119 | £76 |
| 2017 | £156 | £133 | £96 |
| 2018 | £162 | £136 | £84 |
| 2019 | £173 | £137 | £96 |
| 2020 | £169 | £139 | £105 |
| 2021 | £181 | £160 | £109 |
| 2022 | £184 | £151 | £120 |
| 2023 | £197 | £170 | £111 |
| 2024 | £210 | £189 | £97 |
| 2025 | £220 | £184 | £121 |
| 2026 | £206 | £187 | £110 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 7EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 32, Askrigg Close, Consett, DH8 7EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,500 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 24, Askrigg Close, Consett, DH8 7EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 6, Redmire Drive, Consett, DH8 7EL | Detached | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 89, Redmire Drive, Consett, DH8 7EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 89A, Redmire Drive, Consett, DH8 7EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the DH8 7EF postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH8 7EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7JZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7BH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH8 7EF, 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 7EF 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 7EF in Delves Lane is £159,950 (about £181 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DH8 7EF, including Delves Lane Primary School (Good), Derwentside College (Good) and Learning for Life. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH8 7EF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,442 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 7EF 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).