Consett, DH8 6QQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH8 6QQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	53.6%	52.7%	-0.9%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	46.4%	47.3%	0.9%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

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 6QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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	28.4%	26.1%	-2.3%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.2%	58%	0.8%	44.2%	13.8%
Separated	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	6.8%	7.5%	0.7%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	7.2%	6.2%	-1.0%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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	38.6%	39.3%	0.7%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	42.8%	39.6%	-3.2%	33.6%	6.0%
Fair health	13.4%	15.6%	2.2%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	4.9%	4.4%	-0.5%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.8%	14.6%	-2.2%	18.2%	-3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	7.5%	-5.7%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	8.4%	-6.4%	13.4%	-5.0%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	9.3%	1.7%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	21.7%	6.5%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	35%	5.8%	33.8%	1.2%
Other	3.2%	3.5%	0.3%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

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	98%	98.9%	0.9%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	98.9%	0.9%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.2%	37.2%	-15.0%
Christian	74.2%	46.2%	28.0%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is DH8 6QQ dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around DH8 6QQ was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Benfieldside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

DH8 6QQ has the 47th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside and the 509th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DH8 6QQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Derwentside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Consett, DH8 6QQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH8 6QQ

Average Price
£461,190

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£461,190

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in DH8 6QQ

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Bunker Hill Farmhouse, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£428,000	2024-04-30	£480,884
Holly Cottage Bunker Hill Farm, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2015-10-12	£466,210
Holly Cottage Bunker Hill Farm, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2001-02-01	£507,500
Bunker Hill Farmhouse, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£139,950	2001-01-23	£402,591

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH8 6QQ

Employment

DH8 6QQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	52
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Manufacturing	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Administrative and support service activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Construction	7
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY	4out of 4	1,091 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY	3out of 4	1,075 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	1,351 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF	3out of 4	1,466 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Alder Grove and West Street , Leadgate DH8 7RH	3out of 4	1,553 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	1,836 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Consett Academy Ashdale Road , DH8 6LZ	3out of 4	1,027 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Derwentside College Front Street , DH8 5EE	- not rated	2,103 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH	3out of 4	706 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY	- not rated	1,091 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Delta Independent School Parliament Street , DH8 5DH	- not rated	1,814 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Croft Community School Greencroft Road End , Annfield Plain DH9 8PR	2out of 4	5,227 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jumbo Jungle	Unit 40 Number One Industrial Estate	497 yd
Ultimate Bounce Zone	Unit 6D-E Number One Industrial Estate	652 yd
B W Catering	Consett And District Golf Club Ltd, Elmfield Road	951 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Number One Central Social Club	318 Medomsley Road	791 yd
Consett & District Golf Club Ltd	Elmfield Road	951 yd
Leadgate Cricket & Social Club	Garden Place	996 yd
Consett Rugby Club	Amethyst Park, Park View	1,054 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Deli Counter	Unit 2, Old Co-Op Buildings, West Parade		1,074 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Spartan Performance LINDEN PARK LINDEN PARK NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE	health and fitness suite	175 yd
Consett And District Golf Club Ltd ELMFIELD ROAD	golf	863 yd
Leadgate Cricket Club Garden Place	grass pitches	974 yd
Belle Vue Park (Closed) Ashdale Road	grass pitches	984 yd
Consett Rfc PARK VIEW	grass pitches	986 yd
Consett Leisure Centre MEDOMSLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,070 yd
Consett Junior School CONSETT JUNIOR SCHOOL CONSETT JUNIOR SCHOOL BEECHDALE ROAD	grass pitches	1,083 yd
Consett Academy And Leisure Centre ASHDALE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	1,092 yd
Consett Academy (Closed) ASHDALE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	33.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	66.7%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DH8 6QQ