Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WOODLANDS ROAD, DH8 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS ROAD, DH8 0DB.

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Population

486

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH8 0DB 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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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DH8 0DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £280k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £280k 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 0DB is a sought-after residential area on Woodlands Road, 0.2km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For serious buyers, DH8 0DB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00104662 (shared with 13 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 0DB. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 280,000

4 sales · Mean £ 272,250

Semi-Detached

£ 228,200

1 sales · Mean £ 228,200

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

DH8 0DB has low crime rates — 13 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Shotley Bridge Primary School

Good396 pupils0.5 km
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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Good206 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • B and J News0.8 km
  • Jaspah Too0.8 km
  • Londis Blackhill0.8 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.5 km
  • Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club0.4 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kings Head Social Club0.8 km
  • The Scotch Arms0.9 km
  • Miners Arms0.8 km
  • The Cricketers0.9 km
  • Humble Pie Catering0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Lisa's Little Tearoom0.8 km
  • The Spotty Giraffe0.8 km
  • Courtside Cafe0.4 km
  • Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Sale Pepe0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Gemini Catering0.3 km
  • Golden Flower0.8 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen0.8 km
  • New Century0.8 km
  • Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield9.8 km
  • Prudhoe11.0 km
  • Riding Mill12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.1 km
  • Clarence Gardens0.1 km
  • Woodlands Road - Selbourne Garden0.1 km
  • Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.1 km
  • Rosedale Avenue - Shops0.1 km