Stanley Gardens is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 6LJ 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 Stanley Gardens, Consett, DH8 6LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 6LH, DH8 6LN, DH8 5HQ, DH8 5HJ, DH8 6AF, DH8 6AB, DH8 5HN, DH8 6AA, DH8 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH8 6LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 54.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 43.4% | 45.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 19.6% | 21.2% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 34.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.3% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 31.7% | 29% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 22.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (43.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 16.7% | 17.5% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -30.9% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 26.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 37% | 27.2% | -9.8% | 12.7% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 12.5% | 20.9% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
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.
In the area around DH8 6LJ this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.4% | 34.9% | -22.5% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 9.3% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 10.5% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 17.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 96.4% | 98.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 98.9% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 36.9% | 13.5% | 23.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 70% | 46.2% | 23.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Gardens was 136.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 191.5% higher than the Benfieldside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanley Gardens has the 15th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside and the 451st highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.8%.

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 Stanley Gardens, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-12-06 | £156,490 |
| 7 Stanley Gardens, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-12-12 | £81,644 |
| 2 Stanley Gardens, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-10-22 | £139,103 |
| 13 Stanley Gardens, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2019-03-22 | £200,072 |
| 1 Stanley Gardens, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-02-18 | £146,424 |
DH8 6LJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH8 6LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 155 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 623 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 | 98 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delves Lane Primary School Delves Lane , DH8 7ES | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfieldside Primary School Moorlands , Blackhill DH8 0JX | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Community 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 | 422 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 | 658 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 | 412 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 2,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For Good | 11-13 Trafalgar Street | 221 yd | |
| Trafalgar Indian Restaurant | 15 Trafalgar Street | 247 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Sherburn Terrace | 277 yd | |
| The Hub | 1 Sherburn Terrace | 278 yd | |
| Sweet Things Cafe | 26 Victoria Road | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain Inn | 41 Medomsley Road | 128 yd | |
| The Steel Club | 36 Medomsley Road | 157 yd | |
| Consett & District WMC | 3 Medomsley Road | 218 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | 11 Medomsley Road | 218 yd | |
| The Old Courthouse | Victoria Road | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnie Salon | 68 Medomsley Road | 121 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza Consett | 48 Medomsley Road | 148 yd | |
| Pizza Knight | 4 John Street Square | 163 yd | |
| Pizza Time Grill | 21 Medomsley Road | 207 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 19 Medomsley Road | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | The Victoria Centre, Medomsley Road | 304 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-7 Middle Street | 418 yd | |
| Tesco | Genesis Way | 840 yd | |
| Aldi | Front Street | 895 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hermiston Retail Park | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Patricks Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School STANLEY STREET | grass pitches | 70 yd |
| Bellevue Swim Centre (Closed) Sherburn Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 145 yd |
| Spartan Performance (Closed) Medomsley Road | health and fitness suite | 223 yd |
| Sherburn Park Ashdale Road | tennis courts | 240 yd |
| Belle Vue Leisure Centre (Consett) (Closed) Ashdale Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 282 yd |
| Consett Afc (Closed) Ashdale Road | artificial grass pitch | 350 yd |
| Consett Academy And Leisure Centre ASHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 369 yd |
| Consett Academy (Closed) ASHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Consett Leisure Centre MEDOMSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Belle Vue Park (Closed) Ashdale Road | grass pitches | 477 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 | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.