Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

QUEENS ROAD, DH8 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, DH8 0BL.

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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 0BL 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
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5/10
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2/10
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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 0BL 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.

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

DH8 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Queens Road, 0.6km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0BL 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 0BL. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 560,000

3 sales · Mean £ 488,000

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

4 sales · Mean £ 244,375

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

DH8 0BL has low crime rates — 14 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.6 km
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Shotley Bridge Primary School

Good396 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Consett Academy

Requires Improvement1568 pupils1.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett

Good1.4 km
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Consett Infant School

Good164 pupils1.6 km
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Villa Real School

Good104 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Number One Central Social Club1.0 km
  • The Scotch Arms0.6 km
  • Miners Arms0.7 km
  • Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Consett Park Bowling Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • B W Catering0.8 km
  • Lisa's Little Tearoom0.5 km
  • The Spotty Giraffe0.5 km
  • Courtside Cafe0.6 km
  • Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B and J News0.5 km
  • Jaspah Too0.5 km
  • The Spaar Stores0.9 km
  • Londis Blackhill0.4 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Wok0.9 km
  • Gemini Catering0.5 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen0.4 km
  • New Century0.5 km
  • Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Derwent Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield10.2 km
  • Prudhoe11.3 km
  • Riding Mill12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Hospital Gates0.2 km
  • Hospital Gates0.2 km