Carr House Mews is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 6FD is located in the Consett North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2003-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carr House Mews, Consett, DH8 6FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 6FF, DH8 6FE, DH8 6BH, DH8 6BJ, DH8 6GA, DH8 6BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH8 6FD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DH8 6FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 25.8% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 59.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 49% | 52.7% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 31% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 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 | 17% | 16.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 30.9% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 95.9% | 98.5% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 98.5% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr House Mews was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Benfieldside average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Carr House Mews has the 37th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside and the 425th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Carr House Mews, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-27 | £222,698 |
| 4 Carr House Mews, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2024-12-06 | £290,755 |
| 25 Carr House Mews, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-01 | £287,878 |
| 27 Carr House Mews, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-01-28 | £312,811 |
| 11 Carr House Mews, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-06-11 | £279,861 |
DH8 6FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 177 |
| Retired | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 226 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 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Alder Grove and West Street , Leadgate DH8 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,079 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 | 1,679 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 499 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 | 1,401 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 | 217 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delta Independent School Parliament Street , DH8 5DH | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Community School Greencroft Road End , Annfield Plain DH9 8PR | 2out of 4 | 5,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Jungle | Unit 40 Number One Industrial Estate | 504 yd | |
| Ultimate Bounce Zone | Unit 6D-E Number One Industrial Estate | 789 yd | |
| The Hub | 1 Sherburn Terrace | 837 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Sherburn Terrace | 838 yd | |
| Joella's | 24 Watling Street | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey Horse | 115 Sherburn Terrace | 632 yd | |
| Leadgate Cricket & Social Club | Garden Place | 711 yd | |
| Consett Rugby Club | Amethyst Park, Park View | 771 yd | |
| Leadgate Bowling Club | Pavilion And Bowling Green, Valley View | 902 yd | |
| Number One Central Social Club | 318 Medomsley Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deli Counter | Unit 2, Old Co-Op Buildings, West Parade | 613 yd | |
| Klers Fish Bar | 20 Front Street | 820 yd | |
| Chance | 25 Front Street | 820 yd | |
| Sarnie Salon | 68 Medomsley Road | 942 yd | |
| Pizza Time Grill | 21 Medomsley Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 34 Front Street | 967 yd | |
| Iceland | The Victoria Centre, Medomsley Road | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Consett Junior School CONSETT JUNIOR SCHOOL CONSETT JUNIOR SCHOOL BEECHDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Belle Vue Park (Closed) Ashdale Road | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Belle Vue Leisure Centre (Consett) (Closed) Ashdale Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 583 yd |
| Consett Afc (Closed) Ashdale Road | artificial grass pitch | 636 yd |
| Leadgate Cricket Club Garden Place | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Consett Academy And Leisure Centre ASHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Consett Academy (Closed) ASHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Consett Leisure Centre MEDOMSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Bellevue Swim Centre (Closed) Sherburn Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 679 yd |
| Cutz & Curves Gymnasium OLD CO-OP BUILDINGS OLD CO-OP BUILDINGS WEST PARADE | health and fitness suite | 683 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.