Postcode DH8 7LJ 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 7.9 miles away. There are 4 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 14.1% 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 7LJ.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 7LJ 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 7.9 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 7LJ postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 7LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7JZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7BH | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.