Park Road is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 5EA is located in the Consett North 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 Park Road, Consett, DH8 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 5LX, DH8 5DZ, DH8 5LQ, DH8 5FG, DH8 5DY, DH8 5LN, DH8 5EF, DH8 5EP, DH8 5LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH8 5EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 54.8% | 55.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 44.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 36.2% | 39.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 31.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 16.4% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 45.6% | 43.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 31.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 21.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 19.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21.6% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.9% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 96.7% | 98.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 98.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 131.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.9% higher than the Benfieldside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside and the 472nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Park Road, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2023-05-19 | £83,909 |
| 17 Park Road, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-27 | £159,941 |
| 1B Park Road, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-08-09 | £76,377 |
| 15 Park Road, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-11-01 | £86,935 |
| 11 Park Road, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £68,600 | 2021-09-09 | £79,603 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett Stanley Street , DH8 6LN | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfieldside Primary School Moorlands , Blackhill DH8 0JX | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Pemberton Road , Blackhill DH8 8JD | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Academy Ashdale Road , DH8 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Independent School Parliament Street , DH8 5DH | - not rated | 243 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 2,518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remastered Spice Venue | 23 Newmarket Street | 94 yd | |
| Soami’s Trio | 23 Newmarket Street | 94 yd | |
| Sweet Things Cafe | 26 Victoria Road | 226 yd | |
| Sambuca Consett | 2 Britannia Shops, Victoria Road | 226 yd | |
| Trafalgar Indian Restaurant | 15 Trafalgar Street | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoochs | 6-10 Newmarket Street | 82 yd | |
| Jo Allan | The Old Bank, Newmarket Street | 82 yd | |
| Bellamys | 18 Newmarket Street | 94 yd | |
| The Old Courthouse | Victoria Road | 217 yd | |
| Consett Masonic Lodge | John Street | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnie Salon | 68 Medomsley Road | 253 yd | |
| Buttilicious | 6 Church Street | 260 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Middle Street | 286 yd | |
| Pizza Knight | 4 John Street Square | 293 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza Consett | 48 Medomsley Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 5-7 Middle Street | 414 yd | |
| Iceland | The Victoria Centre, Medomsley Road | 434 yd | |
| Tesco | Genesis Way | 593 yd | |
| Aldi | Front Street | 825 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hermiston Retail Park | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Performance (Closed) Medomsley Road | health and fitness suite | 141 yd |
| Ymca (Consett And District) (Closed) PARLIAMENT STREET | 211 yd | |
| St. Patricks Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School STANLEY STREET | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Sherburn Park Ashdale Road | tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Dixon Street Dixon Street | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Bellevue Swim Centre (Closed) Sherburn Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Consett Academy And Leisure Centre ASHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Consett Academy (Closed) ASHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Consett Afc (Closed) Ashdale Road | artificial grass pitch | 562 yd |
| Consett Leisure Centre MEDOMSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 571 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.