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DH8

CONSETT

County Durham, North East, England

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DH8 is the postcode district for CONSETT, located in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £166,301
1yr change ▲ 4.7%
Crime 45% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£166,301

▲ 4.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

42% below national avg

Crime Rate

44.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

45% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

231 Mbps

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.

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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

£160K £164K £167K £170K £173K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

9

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

67

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.

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231.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

55%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DH8 CONSETT

What is the average house price in DH8 CONSETT?
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 CONSETT 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 is the population of DH8 CONSETT?
The population of DH8 (CONSETT) is approximately 331,420 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DH8 CONSETT?
There are 23 schools in or near DH8. 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

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