Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

NORTHWOOD GRANGE, DH8 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWOOD GRANGE, DH8 0BU.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

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.

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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DH8 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% 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 0BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Northwood Grange, 0.6km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH8 0BU represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00104653 (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 0BU. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

DH8 0BU has low crime rates — 16 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Benfieldside Primary School

Requires Improvement237 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.0 km
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Consett Academy

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

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • B W Catering0.9 km
  • Lisa's Little Tearoom0.5 km
  • The Spotty Giraffe0.4 km
  • Courtside Cafe0.5 km
  • Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • B and J News0.4 km
  • Jaspah Too0.5 km
  • The Spaar Stores0.8 km
  • Londis Blackhill0.4 km
  • Jamuna Stores0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Kings Head Social Club0.9 km
  • The Scotch Arms0.6 km
  • Miners Arms0.6 km
  • Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Consett Park Bowling Club0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • China Wok0.9 km
  • Gemini Catering0.5 km
  • Golden Flower0.9 km
  • Gypsy's Kitchen0.4 km
  • New Century0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.9 km
  • The Derwent Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stocksfield10.1 km
  • Prudhoe11.3 km
  • Riding Mill12.3 km

Bus Stops

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