DH8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

DH8 is a postcode district in County Durham, North East, covering 1315 active and 405 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DH8 (13%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (12%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes DH8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DH8 are around £175k, up 12.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DH8 at 244 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DH8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.