Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WEST VIEW, DH8 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VIEW, DH8 0AJ.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH8 0AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DH8 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH8 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on West View, 0.4km from Blackhill in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH8 0AJ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00104657 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0AJ. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 144,500

4 sales · Mean £ 154,750

Terraced

£ 156,250

4 sales · Mean £ 144,375

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DH8 0AJ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting18
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Shotley Bridge Primary School

Good396 pupils0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett

Good1.4 km
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Consett Academy

Requires Improvement1568 pupils1.4 km
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Consett Infant School

Good164 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • B W Catering0.9 km
  • Lisa's Little Tearoom0.3 km
  • The Spotty Giraffe0.3 km
  • Courtside Cafe0.6 km
  • Rumi's Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B and J News0.2 km
  • Jaspah Too0.3 km
  • The Spaar Stores0.6 km
  • Londis Blackhill0.2 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Kings Head Social Club1.0 km
  • The Scotch Arms0.4 km
  • Miners Arms0.4 km
  • Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Consett Park Bowling Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • China Wok0.7 km
  • Gemini Catering0.6 km
  • Golden Flower1.0 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen0.2 km
  • New Century0.2 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel1.0 km
  • The Derwent Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield10.2 km
  • Prudhoe11.5 km
  • Riding Mill12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Murray House0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Murray House0.2 km