Balfour Gardens is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 5JL 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 Balfour Gardens, Consett, DH8 5JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DH8 5JW, DH8 5JJ, DH8 5JE, DH8 5JR, DH8 5JD, DH8 6LU, DH8 5HX, DH8 5JH, DH8 6LT.

Balfour Gardens Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Balfour Gardens are based on 9 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.

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH8 5JL

Average Price
£89,559
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£89,559
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Balfour Gardens

Average Price
£92,927
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Balfour GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
9 Balfour Gardens, Consett, County Durham
Terraced, an established residential building 		£62,5002021-04-15 £70,192
8 Balfour Gardens, Consett, County Durham
Terraced, an established residential building 		£64,5002016-10-28 £80,201
1 Balfour Gardens, Consett, County Durham
Terraced, an established residential building 		£89,5002011-08-19 £109,449
4 Balfour Gardens, Consett, County Durham
Terraced, an established residential building 		£60,0002009-11-27 £68,089
7 Balfour Gardens, Consett, Durham
Terraced, an established residential building 		£148,5002008-05-30 £154,020

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Beechdale Nursery School
Beechdale Road, DH8 6AY 		782 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett
Stanley Street, DH8 6LN 		486 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Consett Infant School
Teasdale Street, DH8 6AF 		677 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road, DH8 6AY 		754 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Benfieldside Primary School
Moorlands, Blackhill DH8 0JX 		1,418 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Pemberton Road, Blackhill DH8 8JD 		1,684 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Consett Academy
Ashdale Road, DH8 6LZ 		397 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedDerwentside College
Front Street, DH8 5EE 		1,124 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedDelta Independent School
Parliament Street, DH8 5DH 		777 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Villa Real School
Villa Real Road, DH8 6BH 		852 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedHassockfield Secure Training Centre
Corbridge Road, Medomsley DH8 6QY 		1,964 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
B W CateringConsett And District Golf Club Ltd, Elmfield Road449 yd
Ultimate Bounce ZoneUnit 6D-E Number One Industrial Estate451 yd
Remastered Spice Venue23 Newmarket Street623 yd
Soami’s Trio23 Newmarket Street623 yd
Jumbo JungleUnit 40 Number One Industrial Estate690 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Consett Rugby ClubAmethyst Park, Park View102 yd
Number One Central Social Club318 Medomsley Road376 yd
Consett & District Golf Club LtdElmfield Road449 yd
Hoochs6-10 Newmarket Street611 yd
Jo AllanThe Old Bank, Newmarket Street611 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sarnie Salon68 Medomsley Road556 yd
Papa Johns Pizza Consett48 Medomsley Road634 yd
Pizza Knight4 John Street Square643 yd
Pizza Time Grill21 Medomsley Road734 yd
Star Pizza19 Medomsley Road738 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
IcelandThe Victoria Centre, Medomsley Road819 yd
Heron Foods5-7 Middle Street888 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Consett Rfc
PARK VIEW 		grass pitches177 yd
Consett Leisure Centre
MEDOMSLEY ROAD 		artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool223 yd
Consett Academy And Leisure Centre
ASHDALE ROAD 		artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts257 yd
Consett Academy (Closed)
ASHDALE ROAD 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches257 yd
Consett Afc (Closed)
Ashdale Road 		artificial grass pitch289 yd
Sherburn Park
Ashdale Road 		tennis courts300 yd
Dixon Street
Dixon Street 		grass pitches354 yd
Belle Vue Leisure Centre (Consett) (Closed)
Ashdale Road 		health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts415 yd
Belle Vue Park (Closed)
Ashdale Road 		grass pitches449 yd
St. Patricks Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
STANLEY STREET 		grass pitches466 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed74 Mbit/s
Average download speed76.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed159.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed159.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed29.97 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Balfour Gardens Street dangerous?

In 2023, 261 crimes were reported near Balfour Gardens . 37% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of DH8 5JL.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 261
Violence And Sexual Offences 139
Anti Social Behaviour 28
Public Order 26
Criminal Damage And Arson 25
Other Theft 12
Vehicle Crime 11
Burglary 7
Robbery 4
Drugs 3
Other Crime 2
Possession Of Weapons 1
Bicycle Theft 1
Shoplifting 1
Theft From The Person 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of DH8 5JL.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesAction to be taken by another organisationOn or near Parking Area398 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Collison Street285 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesFurther investigation is not in the public interestOn or near Parking Area398 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Aynsley Terrace286 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Allison Gardens140 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Crescent115 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near A691544 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeUnder investigationOn or near Cyril Street366 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Stephen Street418 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Aynsley Mews487 yd

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee69
Retired57
Part-Time Employee28
Long-Term Sick or disabled18
Self-Employed10
Other6
Student (economically inactive)4
Looking after home or family4
Unemployed
Full-Time Student (with or without job)

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities22
Education15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Manufacturing10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Construction9
Other4
Transport and storage4
Administrative and support service activities3
Financial and insurance activities2
Real estate activities1
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Accommodation and food service activities1
Information and communication1

People

Gender

Female126
Male115

Partnership Status

Single76
Married: Opposite sex68
Separated5
Divorced27
Widowed21

Health

Very good health92
Good health90
Fair health35
Bad health18
Very bad health6

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications45
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
Apprenticeship14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
Degree or Similar 42
Other4

Culture

Ethnic Group

White241

Country of Birth

United Kingdom231
European Union6
Africa1
Middle East and Asia1
Oceania2

Length of Residence

Born in the UK231
10+ Years5
5-10 Years3
2-5 Years1
Less than 2 years1

Passport Held

United Kingdom184
Romania2
Other EU countries2
South and Eastern Africa1
Oceania1
No passport held52

Religion

No religion75
Christian154
Not answered11
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