Newlands is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 0LA is located in the Benfieldside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newlands, Consett, DH8 0LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 8RR, DH8 0BA, DH8 0LX, DH8 0LB, DH8 8RX, DH8 0AR, DH8 8PW, DH8 0AN, DH8 0JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH8 0LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 54.2% | 51.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 32.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 43.4% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 34.8% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 43.2% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 17.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 18.8% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 7.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 28.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.8% | 94.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newlands was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% higher than the Benfieldside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newlands has the 46th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Benfieldside and the 470th lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry House Newlands, Consett, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £38,001 | 1997-03-27 | £145,783 |
DH8 0LA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfieldside Junior School Durham Road , Blackhill DH8 8RX | - not rated | 101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfieldside Infant School Benfieldside Road , Blackhill DH8 0JX | - not rated | 278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfieldside Primary School Moorlands , Blackhill DH8 0JX | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infant School St Mary's Street , Blackhill DH8 8PG | - not rated | 370 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackhill Infant School St Mary's Street , Blackhill DH8 8PG | - not rated | 370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Community Sports College Durham Road , Blackhill DH8 5TW | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Academy Ashdale Road , DH8 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Community Technology College Dunelm Road , Moorside DH8 8EG | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentside College Front Street , DH8 5EE | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School 5 Park Road , DH8 5EA | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Delta Independent School Parliament Street , DH8 5DH | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning for Life Herbert Street , DH8 6AE | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweethart Ltd | 101 Durham Road | 41 yd | |
| The Spotty Giraffe | Unit 2, 36 Durham Road | 79 yd | |
| Lisa's Little Tearoom | 10 Derwent Street | 132 yd | |
| Sweet Spot Bakery & Cafe | Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club, Benfield Close | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scotch Arms | 48 Derwent Street | 252 yd | |
| Miners Arms | 6 Benfieldside Road | 292 yd | |
| Blackhill Masonic Hall | Laburnum Avenue | 506 yd | |
| Blackhill Comrades Club | Ridley Street | 534 yd | |
| The Cricketers | 66 Durham Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Daddy | 89b Durham Road | 41 yd | |
| Wok 'n' Go | 81 Durham Road | 41 yd | |
| New Century | 87 Durham Road | 41 yd | |
| Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway | 107 Durham Road | 99 yd | |
| Gypsy's Kitchen | 133 Durham Road | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 32 Durham Road | 78 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benfieldside Primary School MOORLANDS | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Highgate Pemberton Road | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Consett & District Cricket Club CONSETT CRICKET CLUB CONSETT CRICKET CLUB HOPE STREET | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School PEMBERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Shotley And Benfieldside Tennis Club BENFIELD CLOSE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Dixon Street Dixon Street | grass pitches | 931 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.