Briar Mews, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 0AT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH8 0AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	52.7%	0.2%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	47.5%	47.3%	-0.2%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DH8 0AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.6%	25.1%	5.5%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	66.8%	60.8%	-6.0%	44.2%	16.6%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.3%	6.1%	0.8%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	6.8%	7.6%	0.8%	6.1%	1.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.2%	48.2%	-4.0%	48.4%	-0.2%
Good health	32.7%	39.5%	6.8%	33.6%	5.9%
Fair health	11.4%	8.7%	-2.7%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	3.7%	2.9%	-0.8%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around DH8 0AT this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.8%	7.2%	-2.6%	18.2%	-11.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.3%	4.9%	-3.4%	9.6%	-4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	15.2%	2.0%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	3.8%	-1.1%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	18.6%	3.9%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	45.3%	48.5%	3.2%	33.8%	14.7%
Other	3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.4%	98.4%	-1.0%	81.4%	17.0%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.5%	98.1%	-0.4%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	98.1%	0.0%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.4%	76.7%	12.7%
No passport held	10.6%	13.5%	-2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.6%	37.2%	-14.6%
Christian	73.2%	46.2%	27.0%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Briar Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briar Mews was 8.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Benfieldside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Briar Mews has the 5th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Benfieldside and the 40th lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DH8 0AT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Briar Mews are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Derwentside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Briar Mews, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 0AT

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH8 0AT

Average Price
£402,039

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£402,039

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Briar Mews

Average Price
£382,633

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£382,633

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Briar MewsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Briar Mews, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2025-08-04	£369,554
20 Briar Mews, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2024-08-20	£503,913
15 Briar Mews, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2021-12-03	£551,034
20 Briar Mews, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2020-10-19	£582,515
10 Briar Mews, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2019-05-17	£307,931

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH8 0AT

Employment

DH8 0AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DH8 0AT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	26
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Other	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Education	29
Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Information and communication	8
Other	6
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY	4out of 4	1,999 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Benfieldside Infant School Benfieldside Road , Blackhill DH8 0JX	- not rated	612 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Benfieldside Primary School Moorlands , Blackhill DH8 0JX	3out of 4	612 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Benfieldside Junior School Durham Road , Blackhill DH8 8RX	- not rated	707 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shotley Bridge Primary School Snows Green Road , Shotley Bridge DH8 0ES	3out of 4	948 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shotley Bridge Junior School Snows Green Road , Shotley Bridge DH8 0ES	- not rated	961 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Consett Community Sports College Durham Road , Blackhill DH8 5TW	- not rated	923 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Consett Academy Ashdale Road , DH8 6LZ	3out of 4	1,625 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorside Community Technology College Dunelm Road , Moorside DH8 8EG	- not rated	3,397 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derwentside College Front Street , DH8 5EE	- not rated	2,094 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park View School 5 Park Road , DH8 5EA	- not rated	1,582 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Delta Independent School Parliament Street , DH8 5DH	- not rated	1,729 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Learning for Life Herbert Street , DH8 6AE	- not rated	1,861 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY	- not rated	1,862 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH	3out of 4	1,925 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sweet Spot Bakery & Cafe	Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club, Benfield Close	453 yd
Sweethart Ltd	101 Durham Road	636 yd
The Spotty Giraffe	Unit 2, 36 Durham Road	660 yd
Lisa's Little Tearoom	10 Derwent Street	673 yd
Rumi's Indian Restaurant	Front Street	959 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Consett Cricket Club	Hope Street	651 yd
Miners Arms	6 Benfieldside Road	731 yd
The Cricketers	66 Durham Road	754 yd
The Scotch Arms	48 Derwent Street	778 yd
Blackhill Masonic Hall	Laburnum Avenue	785 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gemini Catering	54 Ashfield	407 yd
Gypsy's Kitchen	133 Durham Road	606 yd
Blackhill Fish and Chip Shop	113 Durham Road	606 yd
Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway	107 Durham Road	608 yd
New Century	87 Durham Road	636 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	32 Durham Road		660 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shotley And Benfieldside Tennis Club BENFIELD CLOSE	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	408 yd
Benfieldside Primary School MOORLANDS	grass pitches	602 yd
Consett & District Cricket Club CONSETT CRICKET CLUB CONSETT CRICKET CLUB HOPE STREET	grass pitches	650 yd
Highgate Pemberton Road	grass pitches	909 yd
Consett And District Golf Club Ltd ELMFIELD ROAD	golf	1,032 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	36.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.