DH8 0DU is a sought-after residential area on Woodlands Road, 0.0km from Briary, The in Consett. Administratively it sits within Benfieldside ward and the North West Durham constituency.
For serious buyers, DH8 0DU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% 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: Average house prices are around £305k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DH8 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00104661 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLANDS ROAD, DH8 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS ROAD, DH8 0DU.
324
50
£ 44,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH8 0DU 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.
Area Character
DH8 0DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £305k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £305k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH8 0DU. The average age is 50.4. 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
Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH8 0DU has low crime rates — 10 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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Head Social Club0.5 km
- Miners Arms0.9 km
- Shotley Bridge Cricket Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Gemini Catering0.2 km
- Golden Flower0.4 km
- New Century1.0 km
- Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Pizza Daddy1.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jamuna Stores0.5 km
- Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club0.3 km
- Cakeberry Corner0.2 km
- Jamuna and Brothers0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crown and Crossed Swords Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Courtside Cafe0.3 km
- Rumi's Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Sale Pepe0.5 km
- Isabella's Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Sweethart's Bakery & Coffee Shop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stocksfield9.5 km
- Prudhoe10.7 km
- Riding Mill11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands Road End0.0 km
- Woodlands Road End0.0 km
- Woodlands Road End0.1 km
- Woodlands Road - Rosedale Avenue0.3 km
- Rosedale Avenue - Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH80DU · Data under Open Government Licence