Postcode DH8 8AN 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 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Heaps Country Park.
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 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.1% 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 per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 8AN.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 8AN 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 7.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Heaps Country Park | Large | Walking directions to The Heaps Country Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £134,000 in Consett South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £337,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £199,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £127,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £121,000 |
10 year median price trend in Consett South
In the DH8 8AN postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 8AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Deneburn Stores | 20 Deneburn Terrace, Consett, DH8 8BD | Walking directions to Deneburn Stores |
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.