BACKSTONE BURN, DH8 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

DH8 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Backstone Burn, 0.3km from Benfieldside in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH8 0AZ 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 34.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00104656 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.