Postcode DH8 7EL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £36,400 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 8.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a moderate 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 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £36,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 7EL.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 7EL 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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £144,975 in Delves Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £222,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £47,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £101,250 |
10 years price trend in Delves Lane
In the DH8 7EL postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.