DH8 0AY is a safe, established residential area on West Acre, 0.2km from Benfieldside in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH8 0AY represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 69.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00104656 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST ACRE, DH8 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ACRE, DH8 0AY.
337
46
£ 44,300 /yr
51%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH8 0AY spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 69.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0AY. The average age is 45.5. 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
£ 117,250
8 sales · Mean £ 121,868
Detached
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 178,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH8 0AY has low crime rates — 23 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B and J News0.6 km
- Jaspah Too0.7 km
- The Spaar Stores0.5 km
- Londis Blackhill0.7 km
- Jamuna Stores0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kings Head Social Club0.6 km
- The Scotch Arms0.8 km
- Miners Arms0.4 km
- Blackhill Comrades Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lisa's Little Tearoom0.7 km
- The Spotty Giraffe0.7 km
- Courtside Cafe0.5 km
- Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- Sale Pepe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- China Wok0.9 km
- Gemini Catering0.6 km
- Golden Flower0.7 km
- Gypsy's Kitchen0.7 km
- New Century0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.6 km
- The Derwent Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksfield9.9 km
- Prudhoe11.3 km
- Riding Mill12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hardys Corner0.1 km
- Surtees shop0.1 km
- Hardys Corner0.1 km
- Pleasant View0.2 km
- Benfieldside Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH80AY · Data under Open Government Licence