Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

ROSEDALE AVENUE, DH8 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEDALE AVENUE, DH8 0DY.

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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 0DY 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
workEmployment
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

DH8 0DY 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. Property prices are trending down 9.7% year-on-year.

home £147,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH8 0DY is a safe, established residential area on Rosedale Avenue, 0.2km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH8 0DY represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0DY 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 0DY. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 138,250

4 sales · Mean £ 132,375

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

DH8 0DY has low crime rates — 14 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Shotley Bridge Primary School

Good396 pupils0.4 km
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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Good206 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B and J News0.7 km
  • Jaspah Too0.8 km
  • The Spaar Stores1.0 km
  • Londis Blackhill0.7 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kings Head Social Club0.7 km
  • The Scotch Arms0.9 km
  • Miners Arms0.7 km
  • The Cricketers0.9 km
  • Humble Pie Catering1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Gemini Catering0.1 km
  • Golden Flower0.6 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen0.7 km
  • New Century0.7 km
  • Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Rosedale Avenue - Shops0.0 km
  • Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.1 km
  • Rosedale Avenue - Shops0.1 km
  • Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.1 km
  • Clarence Gardens0.1 km