Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SPRING LANE, DH8 0EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING LANE, DH8 0EL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

310

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH8 0EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DH8 0EL — age 47, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DH8 0EL is a safe, established residential area on Spring Lane, 0.1km from Snow's Green in Consett. Administratively it sits within Leadgate and Medomsley ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For serious buyers, DH8 0EL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00104809 (shared with 15 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 0EL. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

DH8 0EL has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Shotley Bridge Primary School

Good396 pupils0.3 km
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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Kings Head Social Club0.8 km
  • Shotley Bridge Cricket Club0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Gemini Catering0.7 km
  • Golden Flower0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.9 km
  • Cakeberry Corner0.7 km
  • Jamuna and Brothers0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Courtside Cafe0.7 km
  • Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Sale Pepe0.7 km
  • Isabella's Coffee Shop0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield9.1 km
  • Prudhoe10.3 km
  • Riding Mill11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Brook Cottage0.1 km
  • Brook Cottage0.1 km
  • Snows Green Road0.1 km
  • Snows Green Road0.2 km
  • Woodlands Road End0.4 km