Postcode DH8 7QY is located in an urban city, within the Derwent & Pont Valley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Delves Lane & Leadgate area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 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 7.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Delves Lane & Leadgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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 7QY.
Delves Lane & Leadgate near DH8 7QY 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 7.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 222 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Derwent & Pont Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £331,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £151,000 |
| Terraced | 119 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Derwent & Pont Valley
In the DH8 7QY postcode area, located within Delves Lane & Leadgate, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 7QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 34 Front Street, Consett, DH8 7SB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 21-22 Front Street, Consett, DH8 7SA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Leadgate Convenience Store | County Durham, DH8 6DP | Walking directions to Leadgate Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Front Street Local | Crookhall Lane, County Durham, DH8 7PJ | Walking directions to Front Street Local |
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.