Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH8 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH8 0BX.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH8 0BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DH8 0BX combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£485k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £485k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

DH8 0BX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH8, DH8 0BX offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00183276 (shared with 6 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 0BX. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 485,000

2 sales · Mean £ 485,000

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

DH8 0BX has low crime rates — 10 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Shotley Bridge Primary School

Good396 pupils0.7 km
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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.8 km
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Consett Academy

Requires Improvement1568 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett

Good1.5 km
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Villa Real School

Good104 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • B and J News0.7 km
  • Jaspah Too0.8 km
  • Londis Blackhill0.7 km
  • Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Scotch Arms0.8 km
  • Number One Central Social Club0.9 km
  • Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Consett Park Bowling Club0.9 km
  • The Cricketers0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Lisa's Little Tearoom0.8 km
  • The Spotty Giraffe0.8 km
  • B W Catering0.7 km
  • Courtside Cafe0.7 km
  • Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Gemini Catering0.6 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen0.7 km
  • New Century0.8 km
  • Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Pizza Daddy0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Derwent Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield10.1 km
  • Prudhoe11.1 km
  • Wylam12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hospital Gates0.1 km
  • Hospital Gates0.1 km
  • Woodlands Road - Selbourne Garden0.2 km
  • Hospital Main Entrance0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.4 km