Postcode DH8 7HH 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 moderate crime levels, with around 62.2 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 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.3% 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 7HH.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 7HH 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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £140,750 in Delves Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £255,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £47,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £142,500 |
| Terraced | 54 | £93,750 |
10 year median price trend in Delves Lane
In the DH8 7HH postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 7HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Briardale Local Store | 88-90 Briar Dale, Consett, DH8 7BE | Walking directions to Briardale Local Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7BH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7JZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.