Postcode DH8 7NU is located in a rural town, within the Consett South ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £37,900 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £37,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 7NU.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 7NU 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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £174,975 in Consett South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £148,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £129,500 |
10 year median price trend in Consett South
In the DH8 7NU postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 7NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Genesis Way, Consett, DH8 5XT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.