Postcode DH8 7NZ 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 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £40,388 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 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Delves Lane & Leadgate is £40,388 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 7NZ.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 7NZ 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 178 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Delves Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 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 | 66 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £47,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £100,000 |
10 year median price trend in Delves Lane
In the DH8 7NZ postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 7NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7JZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RE | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.