Postcode DH8 9RG is located in a rural town, within the Consett South area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill is £44,902 per year. The median sale price in Consett South is £134,000 (around £159 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £105,000 and £196,475. The nearest station is Stocksfield, about 8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Drover's Dell.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,868 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% 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 21.3% 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 9RG.
Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill near DH8 9RG 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Drover's Dell | Small | Walking directions to Drover's Dell |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £134,000 (about £159 per square foot) in Consett South area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £280,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £200,000 | £216 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £147,000 | £159 |
| Terraced | 17 | £105,000 | £143 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217,000 | £66,000 | £85,500 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £93,000 | £80,250 |
| 2018 | £152,500 | £92,500 | £74,250 |
| 2019 | £172,750 | £90,000 | £84,000 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £81,000 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £211,500 | £86,000 | £99,000 |
| 2022 | £220,000 | £110,750 | £95,125 |
| 2023 | £190,000 | £125,000 | £98,500 |
| 2024 | £212,500 | £122,475 | £108,750 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £127,500 | £118,500 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | £159,000 | £105,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158 | £68 | £102 |
| 2017 | £163 | £120 | £110 |
| 2018 | £157 | £125 | £115 |
| 2019 | £140 | £99 | £93 |
| 2020 | £189 | £105 | £121 |
| 2021 | £178 | £104 | £124 |
| 2022 | £210 | £139 | £119 |
| 2023 | £225 | £133 | £133 |
| 2024 | £180 | £132 | £120 |
| 2025 | £226 | £160 | £143 |
| 2026 | £202 | £149 | £142 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH8 9RG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | 53, Moorland Crescent, Consett, DH8 9RF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 3, Moorland Crescent, Consett, DH8 9RF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 5, Moorland View, Consett, DH8 9QU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 4, Moorland View, Consett, DH8 9QU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 12, Moorland View, Consett, DH8 9QU | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 |
In the DH8 9RG postcode area, located within Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Castleside Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Moorside Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Mar 2016. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH8 9RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moorside Convenience Store | 16-18 Derby Drive, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8DB | Walking directions to Moorside Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH8 9RG, 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
The area around DH8 9RG records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DH8 9RG in Consett South is £134,000 (about £159 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to DH8 9RG, including Castleside Primary School (Good) and Moorside Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
DH8 9RG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,868 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH8 9RG is Luke Akehurst (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dominic John Haney (Liberal Democrats).