Garden Place is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 5LR is located in the Consett North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Place, Consett, DH8 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 5LP, DH8 5LS, DH8 5LN, DH8 5LB, DH8 5LX, DH8 5HS, DH8 5LZ, DH8 5LU, DH8 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH8 5LR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 43.8% | 47.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 56.2% | 52.7% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DH8 5LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 43.6% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 30.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 15.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 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 | 42.1% | 38.1% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 21.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 21.8% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 12% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 23.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 20.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| White | 98% | 93.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 94.6% | 95.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 95.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Place was 684.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1359.4% higher than the Benfieldside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Place has the 3rd highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside and the 32nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 268.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Garden Place, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2020-10-27 | £123,336 |
| 4 Garden Place, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2020-05-04 | £134,567 |
| 6 Garden Place, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2020-03-31 | £102,736 |
| 6 Garden Place, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-01-10 | £71,296 |
| 7 Garden Place, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,500 | 2020-01-07 | £56,324 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 838 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 | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfieldside Primary School Moorlands , Blackhill DH8 0JX | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Pemberton Road , Blackhill DH8 8JD | - not rated | 1,600 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 | 572 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 | 609 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 | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 2,477 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 | 129 yd | |
| Soami’s Trio | 23 Newmarket Street | 129 yd | |
| Sweet Things Cafe | 26 Victoria Road | 199 yd | |
| Sambuca Consett | 2 Britannia Shops, Victoria Road | 199 yd | |
| Foundation For Good | 11-13 Trafalgar Street | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoochs | 6-10 Newmarket Street | 122 yd | |
| Jo Allan | The Old Bank, Newmarket Street | 122 yd | |
| Bellamys | 18 Newmarket Street | 129 yd | |
| The Old Courthouse | Victoria Road | 138 yd | |
| The Steel Club | 36 Medomsley Road | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnie Salon | 68 Medomsley Road | 121 yd | |
| Pizza Knight | 4 John Street Square | 181 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza Consett | 48 Medomsley Road | 182 yd | |
| Buttilicious | 6 Church Street | 236 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Middle Street | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | The Victoria Centre, Medomsley Road | 350 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-7 Middle Street | 379 yd | |
| Tesco | Genesis Way | 676 yd | |
| Aldi | Front Street | 836 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hermiston Retail Park | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Performance (Closed) Medomsley Road | health and fitness suite | 5 yd |
| St. Patricks Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School STANLEY STREET | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Ymca (Consett And District) (Closed) PARLIAMENT STREET | 307 yd | |
| Sherburn Park Ashdale Road | tennis courts | 310 yd |
| Bellevue Swim Centre (Closed) Sherburn Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 353 yd |
| Belle Vue Leisure Centre (Consett) (Closed) Ashdale Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 449 yd |
| Consett Afc (Closed) Ashdale Road | artificial grass pitch | 459 yd |
| Consett Academy And Leisure Centre ASHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 462 yd |
| Consett Academy (Closed) ASHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Consett Leisure Centre MEDOMSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 481 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.