Postcode DH8 9RB 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 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 8.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Drover's Dell.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 9RB.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 9RB 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 8.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Drover's Dell | Small | Walking directions to Drover's Dell |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £132,750 in Consett South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £260,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £127,500 |
| Terraced | 23 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Consett South
In the DH8 9RB postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Castleside Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Moorside Primary Academy | Academy converter | N/A |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 9RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moorside Convenience Store | Derby Drive, County Durham, DH8 8DB | Walking directions to Moorside Convenience Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH8 9RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dominic John Haney
Consett South - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.