Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

CUTLERS AVENUE, DH8 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUTLERS AVENUE, DH8 0AX.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 43, DH8 0AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £105k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DH8 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Cutlers Avenue, 0.1km from Benfieldside in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH8 0AX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00104666 (shared with 7 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 0AX. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 90,000

10 sales · Mean £ 93,450

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

DH8 0AX has low crime rates — 20 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.6 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B and J News0.9 km
  • Jaspah Too0.9 km
  • The Spaar Stores0.7 km
  • Londis Blackhill1.0 km
  • Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Kings Head Social Club0.4 km
  • Miners Arms0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Lisa's Little Tearoom0.9 km
  • The Spotty Giraffe0.9 km
  • Courtside Cafe0.5 km
  • Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.4 km
  • Sale Pepe0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Gemini Catering0.6 km
  • Golden Flower0.6 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen1.0 km
  • New Century0.9 km
  • Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield9.7 km
  • Prudhoe11.2 km
  • Riding Mill11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Slonks0.2 km
  • The Slonks0.2 km
  • Hardys Corner0.3 km
  • Pleasant View0.3 km
  • Benfieldside Road0.3 km