DH8 0BP is a safe, established residential area on Selborne Gardens, 0.2km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.
For serious buyers, DH8 0BP is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, up 170.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00183276 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SELBORNE GARDENS, DH8 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELBORNE GARDENS, DH8 0BP.
309
48
£ 44,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH8 0BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DH8 0BP — age 48, 95% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £342k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 170.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0BP. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Semi-Detached
£ 106,000
5 sales · Mean £ 118,790
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH8 0BP has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Benfieldside Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- B W Catering1.0 km
- Lisa's Little Tearoom0.9 km
- The Spotty Giraffe0.9 km
- Courtside Cafe0.5 km
- Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B and J News0.8 km
- Jaspah Too0.9 km
- Londis Blackhill0.8 km
- Jamuna Stores0.6 km
- Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kings Head Social Club0.9 km
- The Scotch Arms1.0 km
- Miners Arms0.9 km
- Consett & District Golf Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Cricketers0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Gemini Catering0.4 km
- Golden Flower0.8 km
- Gypsy's Kitchen0.8 km
- New Century0.9 km
- Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksfield9.8 km
- Prudhoe10.9 km
- Wylam12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands Road - Selbourne Garden0.1 km
- Hospital Main Entrance0.2 km
- Hospital Gates0.2 km
- Hospital Gates0.2 km
- Clarence Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH80BP · Data under Open Government Licence