DH8 0BX House Prices & Local Information

DH8 0BX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km 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 0BX offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00183276 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.