Aynsley Terrace is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 5NF 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 Aynsley Terrace, Consett, DH8 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 5NE, DH8 5ND, DH8 5LZ, DH8 5NB, DH8 5NA, DH8 5LU, DH8 5FG, DH8 5LX, DH8 5LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH8 5NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 36.6% | 42.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 32.9% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 15.9% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.3% | 50.3% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 30.2% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.3% | 15.5% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 13.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 13.7% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.6% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 25.4% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.8% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 18.4% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95% | 94.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aynsley Terrace was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% higher than the Benfieldside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aynsley Terrace has the 50th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside and the 632nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aynsley Terrace, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2025-09-29 | £382,500 |
| 11 Aynsley Terrace, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-06-06 | £359,333 |
| 15 Aynsley Terrace, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-07-19 | £169,718 |
| 10 Aynsley Terrace, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2021-04-23 | £314,572 |
| 9 Aynsley Terrace, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £176,250 | 2017-02-23 | £256,753 |
DH8 5NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 163 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 882 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 | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfieldside Primary School Moorlands , Blackhill DH8 0JX | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Pemberton Road , Blackhill DH8 8JD | - not rated | 1,511 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 | 552 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 | 780 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 | 416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 2,334 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 | 259 yd | |
| Soami’s Trio | 23 Newmarket Street | 259 yd | |
| Sweet Things Cafe | 26 Victoria Road | 372 yd | |
| Sambuca Consett | 2 Britannia Shops, Victoria Road | 372 yd | |
| Foundation For Good | 11-13 Trafalgar Street | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoochs | 6-10 Newmarket Street | 246 yd | |
| Jo Allan | The Old Bank, Newmarket Street | 246 yd | |
| Bellamys | 18 Newmarket Street | 259 yd | |
| The Old Courthouse | Victoria Road | 323 yd | |
| The Steel Club | 36 Medomsley Road | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnie Salon | 68 Medomsley Road | 284 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza Consett | 48 Medomsley Road | 359 yd | |
| Pizza Knight | 4 John Street Square | 361 yd | |
| Buttilicious | 6 Church Street | 409 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Middle Street | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | The Victoria Centre, Medomsley Road | 535 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-7 Middle Street | 559 yd | |
| Tesco | Genesis Way | 775 yd | |
| Aldi | Front Street | 999 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hermiston Retail Park | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Performance (Closed) Medomsley Road | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Sherburn Park Ashdale Road | tennis courts | 281 yd |
| St. Patricks Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School STANLEY STREET | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Dixon Street Dixon Street | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Ymca (Consett And District) (Closed) PARLIAMENT STREET | 394 yd | |
| Consett Academy And Leisure Centre ASHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Consett Academy (Closed) ASHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Consett Leisure Centre MEDOMSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Consett Afc (Closed) Ashdale Road | artificial grass pitch | 418 yd |
| Bellevue Swim Centre (Closed) Sherburn Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 425 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 145.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.