DH8 0AN is a safe, established residential area on Ritsons Road, 0.2km from Blackhill in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00104659 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RITSONS ROAD, DH8 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RITSONS ROAD, DH8 0AN.
269
46
£ 44,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH8 0AN's 72% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 24.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0AN. The average age is 45.7. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 103,100
10 sales · Mean £ 91,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH8 0AN has low crime rates — 29 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
5 nearby- B W Catering1.0 km
- Lisa's Little Tearoom0.1 km
- The Spotty Giraffe0.1 km
- Courtside Cafe0.7 km
- Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop0.1 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B and J News0.1 km
- Jaspah Too0.1 km
- The Spaar Stores0.5 km
- Londis Blackhill0.1 km
- Jamuna Stores0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Scotch Arms0.3 km
- Miners Arms0.3 km
- Consett & District Golf Club Ltd1.0 km
- Consett Park Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Cricketers0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Wok0.5 km
- Gemini Catering0.7 km
- Gypsy's Kitchen0.1 km
- New Century0.1 km
- Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Derwent Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksfield10.4 km
- Prudhoe11.6 km
- Riding Mill12.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Andrews Church0.1 km
- Durham Road0.1 km
- St Andrews Church0.2 km
- Tuckers shop0.2 km
- Durham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH80AN · Data under Open Government Licence