DH8 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Woodlands Road, 0.3km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH8 0DE represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00183276 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLANDS ROAD, DH8 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS ROAD, DH8 0DE.
309
48
£ 44,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH8 0DE 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.
Area Character
DH8 0DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0DE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 191,000
8 sales · Mean £ 188,375
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH8 0DE has low crime rates — 15 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
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Benfieldside Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Consett Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- B W Catering1.0 km
- Lisa's Little Tearoom0.8 km
- The Spotty Giraffe0.8 km
- Courtside Cafe0.4 km
- Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B and J News0.7 km
- Jaspah Too0.8 km
- Londis Blackhill0.7 km
- Jamuna Stores0.5 km
- Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kings Head Social Club0.9 km
- The Scotch Arms0.9 km
- Miners Arms0.8 km
- Consett & District Golf Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Cricketers0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Gemini Catering0.3 km
- Golden Flower0.8 km
- Gypsy's Kitchen0.7 km
- New Century0.7 km
- Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksfield9.9 km
- Prudhoe11.0 km
- Riding Mill12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands Road - Selbourne Garden0.1 km
- Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.1 km
- Clarence Gardens0.1 km
- Hospital Gates0.2 km
- Hospital Gates0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH80DE · Data under Open Government Licence