DH8 0BW is a safe, established residential area on Queens Road, 0.4km from Shotley Bridge in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DH8, DH8 0BW offers 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, down 12.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00183276 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS ROAD, DH8 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, DH8 0BW.
309
48
£ 44,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH8 0BW 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
DH8 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 95% 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 down 12.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0BW. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 247,000
11 sales · Mean £ 252,818
Detached
£ 430,000
8 sales · Mean £ 462,531
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH8 0BW has low crime rates — 15 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
Consett Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B and J News0.7 km
- Jaspah Too0.7 km
- Londis Blackhill0.7 km
- Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club0.6 km
- Jamuna Stores0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Scotch Arms0.8 km
- Number One Central Social Club1.0 km
- Consett & District Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
- Consett Park Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Cricketers0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Lisa's Little Tearoom0.7 km
- The Spotty Giraffe0.7 km
- B W Catering0.8 km
- Courtside Cafe0.6 km
- Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Gemini Catering0.5 km
- Golden Flower1.0 km
- Gypsy's Kitchen0.7 km
- New Century0.7 km
- Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Derwent Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksfield10.0 km
- Prudhoe11.1 km
- Wylam12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital Gates0.0 km
- Hospital Gates0.0 km
- Woodlands Road - Selbourne Garden0.2 km
- Hospital Main Entrance0.2 km
- Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH80BW · Data under Open Government Licence