Postcode DH8 7JY is located in an urban city, within the Delves Lane ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Consett area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Consett is £36,400 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Consett has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,933 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Consett has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Consett is £36,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 7JY.
Consett near DH8 7JY 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 7.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 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 | 50 | £246,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £47,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £95,000 |
10 year median price trend in Delves Lane
In the DH8 7JY postcode area, located within Consett, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 7JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7JZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 5,7 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QP | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5JU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Happy Asian Store | 13 Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5BQ | Walking directions to Happy Asian Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.