Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

QUEENS ROAD, DH8 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, DH8 0BQ.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH8 0BQ 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.

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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DH8 0BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH8 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Queens Road, 0.3km from Blackhill in Consett. Administratively it sits within Consett North ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH8 0BQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00104667 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0BQ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 65,000

2 sales · Mean £ 65,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DH8 0BQ has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour25
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett

Good1.2 km
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Consett Academy

Requires Improvement1568 pupils1.2 km
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Shotley Bridge Primary School

Good396 pupils1.2 km
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Consett Infant School

Good164 pupils1.3 km
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Consett Junior School

Good222 pupils1.5 km
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Beechdale Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Number One Central Social Club1.0 km
  • The Scotch Arms0.2 km
  • Miners Arms0.5 km
  • Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Consett Park Bowling Club0.4 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • B W Catering0.8 km
  • Lisa's Little Tearoom0.2 km
  • The Spotty Giraffe0.2 km
  • Courtside Cafe0.8 km
  • Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • B and J News0.2 km
  • Jaspah Too0.2 km
  • The Spaar Stores0.7 km
  • Londis Blackhill0.1 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • China Wok0.5 km
  • Gemini Catering0.8 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen0.1 km
  • New Century0.2 km
  • Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Derwent Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield10.5 km
  • Prudhoe11.7 km
  • Riding Mill12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tuckers shop0.0 km
  • Durham Road0.0 km
  • Tuckers shop0.0 km
  • Durham Road0.1 km
  • The Cricketers0.1 km