Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BEVERLEY GARDENS, DH8 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEVERLEY GARDENS, DH8 0AQ.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DH8 0AQ 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.

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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DH8 0AQ 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 45.6% year-on-year.

home £124,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH8 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Beverley Gardens, 0.4km from Blackhill in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH8 0AQ 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 45.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00104657 (shared with 5 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 0AQ. 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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 115,000

13 sales · Mean £ 112,150

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

4 sales · Mean £ 122,500

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

DH8 0AQ has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.4 km
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Shotley Bridge Primary School

Good396 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Consett Academy

Requires Improvement1568 pupils1.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett

Good1.4 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 Tearoom0.3 km
  • The Spotty Giraffe0.3 km
  • Courtside Cafe0.6 km
  • Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B and J News0.3 km
  • Jaspah Too0.3 km
  • The Spaar Stores0.7 km
  • Londis Blackhill0.2 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Scotch Arms0.4 km
  • Miners Arms0.5 km
  • Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Consett Park Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Cricketers0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Wok0.7 km
  • Gemini Catering0.6 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen0.2 km
  • New Century0.3 km
  • Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Derwent Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield10.3 km
  • Prudhoe11.5 km
  • Riding Mill12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Murray House0.2 km
  • Tuckers shop0.2 km