Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH8 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH8 0AP.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DH8 0AP spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Blackhill in Consett. Administratively it sits within Consett North ward and the North West Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00104682 (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 0AP. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

DH8 0AP has low crime rates — 32 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Shotley Bridge Primary School

Good396 pupils1.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett

Good1.3 km
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Consett Academy

Requires Improvement1568 pupils1.4 km
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Consett Infant School

Good164 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • B W Catering0.9 km
  • Lisa's Little Tearoom0.1 km
  • The Spotty Giraffe0.1 km
  • Courtside Cafe0.7 km
  • Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B and J News0.1 km
  • Jaspah Too0.1 km
  • The Spaar Stores0.5 km
  • Londis Blackhill0.1 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Scotch Arms0.2 km
  • Miners Arms0.4 km
  • Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Consett Park Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Cricketers0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Wok0.5 km
  • Gemini Catering0.7 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen0.1 km
  • New Century0.1 km
  • Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Derwent Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield10.4 km
  • Prudhoe11.7 km
  • Riding Mill12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Church0.1 km
  • Durham Road0.1 km
  • St Andrews Church0.2 km
  • Tuckers shop0.2 km
  • Durham Road0.2 km