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.
WEST VIEW, DH8 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VIEW, DH8 0AJ.
292
46
£ 44,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Benfieldside Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Shotley Bridge Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Consett Academy
Consett Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel1.0 km
- The Derwent Hotel0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DH80AJ · Data under Open Government Licence