DH8 0DJ is a sought-after residential area on Woodlands Road, 0.1km from The Briary in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH8, DH8 0DJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00104662 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLANDS ROAD, DH8 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS ROAD, DH8 0DJ.
486
46
£ 44,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH8 0DJ 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 0DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0DJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH8 0DJ has low crime rates — 11 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B and J News0.9 km
- Jaspah Too1.0 km
- Londis Blackhill0.9 km
- Jamuna Stores0.4 km
- Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Head Social Club0.6 km
- Miners Arms0.9 km
- Shotley Bridge Cricket Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lisa's Little Tearoom1.0 km
- The Spotty Giraffe1.0 km
- Courtside Cafe0.2 km
- Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- Sale Pepe0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Gemini Catering0.1 km
- Golden Flower0.4 km
- Gypsy's Kitchen0.9 km
- New Century0.9 km
- Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksfield9.6 km
- Prudhoe10.8 km
- Riding Mill11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands Road End0.1 km
- Woodlands Road End0.1 km
- Woodlands Road End0.2 km
- Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.2 km
- Rosedale Avenue - Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH80DJ · Data under Open Government Licence