SELBORNE GARDENS, DH8 0BP House Prices & Local Information

DH8 0BP is a safe, established residential area on Selborne Gardens, 0.2km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For serious buyers, DH8 0BP is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, up 170.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00183276 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.