Bradley Street is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 6DZ is located in the Leadgate and Medomsley 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 Bradley Street, Consett, DH8 6DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 7SG, DH8 6DY, DH8 6EA, DH8 7SA, DH8 6DJ, DH8 7SF, DH8 6ED, DH8 6DT, DH8 6DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH8 6DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 29.3% | 32.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 44.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 9.2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 38.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 37% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.1% | 19.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 26.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.3% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 97.2% | 93.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 93.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 70.7% | 46.2% | 24.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradley Street was 99.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.8% higher than the Benfieldside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradley Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside and the 659th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bradley Street, Consett, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,500 | 2003-09-05 | £84,319 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DH8 6DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Alder Grove and West Street , Leadgate DH8 7RH | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms St Ives Road , Leadgate DH8 7SN | 2out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided 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 |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett Stanley Street , DH8 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,232 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 | 2,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delta Independent School Parliament Street , DH8 5DH | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Community School Greencroft Road End , Annfield Plain DH9 8PR | 2out of 4 | 4,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joella's | 24 Watling Street | 273 yd | |
| Little Italy | 1 Durham Road | 461 yd | |
| Jumbo Jungle | Unit 40 Number One Industrial Estate | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadgate Cricket & Social Club | Garden Place | 61 yd | |
| Leadgate Bowling Club | Pavilion And Bowling Green, Valley View | 260 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 37 Front Street | 270 yd | |
| Leadgate WMC | 33 St Ives Road | 479 yd | |
| The Jolly Drovers | Pont Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klers Fish Bar | 20 Front Street | 104 yd | |
| Chance | 25 Front Street | 104 yd | |
| The Deli Counter | Unit 2, Old Co-Op Buildings, West Parade | 163 yd | |
| Hotway Food Ltd | 35 Front Street | 257 yd | |
| Archway 1 | 24 Watling Street | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 34 Front Street | 244 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leadgate Cricket Club Garden Place | grass pitches | 109 yd |
| Cutz & Curves Gymnasium OLD CO-OP BUILDINGS OLD CO-OP BUILDINGS WEST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| Eden Park ALDER GROVE | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Leadgate Junior School ALDER GROVE | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Our Lady & St. Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School ST. IVES ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Spartan Performance LINDEN PARK LINDEN PARK NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Consett Junior School CONSETT JUNIOR SCHOOL CONSETT JUNIOR SCHOOL BEECHDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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% |
| Median download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.