DH8 — CONSETT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DH8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DH8 is £166,301, which is 20% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DH8 cost 42.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DH8 have risen 4.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£287,165	459
Semi-detached	£143,118	622
Terraced	£107,236	883
Flat	£79,871	43
All types	£166,301	2072

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DH8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 44.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DH8 has a crime rate well 45% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

16.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

9.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DH8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DH8 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Beechdale Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Shotley Bridge Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Benfieldside Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The Grove Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DH8 are 231.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 79% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

231.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

55%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DH8 is collected by Durham Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DH8 — CONSETT

Area Summary

DH8 (CONSETT) offers affordable property prices (£166,301, 42% below national average), low crime (45% below national average), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (231 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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£162K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DH8?

The average house price in DH8 (CONSETT) is £166,301, based on 2072 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.7% over the past year.

Is DH8 a safe area to live?

Crime in DH8 is significantly below the national average (44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DH8?

There are 23 schools in or near DH8. 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DH8?

Council tax in DH8 is collected by Durham Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DH8?

The average broadband download speed in DH8 is 231 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises, ultrafast to 55%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DH8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in DH8 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.