DH8 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Queens Road, 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00104657 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS ROAD, DH8 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, DH8 0BJ.
292
46
£ 44,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH8 0BJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates DH8 0BJ — age 46, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £137k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0BJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
5 sales · Mean £ 159,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH8 0BJ has low crime rates — 25 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
Consett Infant School
Villa Real School
Consett Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Number One Central Social Club1.0 km
- The Scotch Arms0.4 km
- Miners Arms0.5 km
- Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
- Consett Park Bowling Club0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- B W Catering0.8 km
- Lisa's Little Tearoom0.3 km
- The Spotty Giraffe0.3 km
- Courtside Cafe0.7 km
- Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop0.3 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B and J News0.3 km
- Jaspah Too0.3 km
- The Spaar Stores0.7 km
- Londis Blackhill0.2 km
- Jamuna Stores0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Wok0.7 km
- Gemini Catering0.7 km
- Gypsy's Kitchen0.2 km
- New Century0.3 km
- Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Derwent Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksfield10.3 km
- Prudhoe11.5 km
- Riding Mill12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road0.0 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Tuckers shop0.2 km
- Tuckers shop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH80BJ · Data under Open Government Licence