DH8 0AH is a safe, established residential area on Kings Road, 0.5km from Blackhill in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH8 0AH represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, up 84.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00104657 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS ROAD, DH8 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, DH8 0AH.
292
46
£ 44,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH8 0AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DH8 0AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 90% 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 up 84.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0AH. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 169,000
11 sales · Mean £ 195,090
Terraced
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH8 0AH has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Benfieldside Primary School
Shotley Bridge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Consett Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Consett Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- B W Catering0.9 km
- Lisa's Little Tearoom0.3 km
- The Spotty Giraffe0.3 km
- Courtside Cafe0.6 km
- Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop0.3 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B and J News0.3 km
- Jaspah Too0.3 km
- The Spaar Stores0.7 km
- Londis Blackhill0.3 km
- Jamuna Stores0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Scotch Arms0.4 km
- Miners Arms0.5 km
- Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
- Consett Park Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Cricketers0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Wok0.8 km
- Gemini Catering0.6 km
- Gypsy's Kitchen0.3 km
- New Century0.3 km
- Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel1.0 km
- The Derwent Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksfield10.2 km
- Prudhoe11.4 km
- Riding Mill12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Murray House0.2 km
- Murray House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH80AH · Data under Open Government Licence