DH8 0AT is a safe, established residential area on Briar Mews, 0.4km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH8, DH8 0AT offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, down 22.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00183276 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIAR MEWS, DH8 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIAR MEWS, DH8 0AT.
309
48
£ 44,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH8 0AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DH8 0AT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £470k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 22.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0AT. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 365,000
7 sales · Mean £ 371,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH8 0AT has low crime rates — 10 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
Shotley Bridge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Consett Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- B W Catering0.9 km
- Lisa's Little Tearoom0.6 km
- The Spotty Giraffe0.6 km
- Courtside Cafe0.4 km
- Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B and J News0.6 km
- Jaspah Too0.6 km
- The Spaar Stores0.9 km
- Londis Blackhill0.6 km
- Jamuna Stores0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Kings Head Social Club0.9 km
- The Scotch Arms0.7 km
- Miners Arms0.7 km
- Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
- Consett Park Bowling Club0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Gemini Catering0.4 km
- Golden Flower0.8 km
- Gypsy's Kitchen0.6 km
- New Century0.6 km
- Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.9 km
- The Derwent Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksfield10.0 km
- Prudhoe11.2 km
- Riding Mill12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital Gates0.2 km
- Hospital Gates0.2 km
- Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.2 km
- Clarence Gardens0.2 km
- Rosedale Avenue - Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH80AT · Data under Open Government Licence