Briardale is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 7BG is located in the Delves Lane 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 Briardale, Consett, DH8 7BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 7BD, DH8 7DH, DH8 7DQ, DH8 7BQ, DH8 7BH, DH8 7EW, DH8 7BB, DH8 7DG, DH8 7BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH8 7BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 34.5% | 41.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 40.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 39% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 36.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 17.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 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 | 25.3% | 21.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20.3% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 25.5% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.8% | 97.8% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 92.9% | 95% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 95.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briardale was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Delves Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Briardale has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Delves Lane and the 603rd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Briardale, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-09-22 | £128,000 |
| 117 Briardale, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-12-11 | £92,842 |
| 19 Briardale, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-04-19 | £144,102 |
| 119 Briardale, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2023-10-31 | £44,044 |
| 41 Briardale, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2022-09-30 | £122,851 |
DH8 7BG 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 | 150 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delves Lane Primary School Delves Lane , DH8 7ES | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Alder Grove and West Street , Leadgate DH8 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Consett Stanley Street , DH8 6LN | 3out of 4 | 2,054 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 | 2,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Consett Road , Lanchester DH7 0RD | 4out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentside College Front Street , DH8 5EE | - not rated | 1,793 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 | 2,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 4,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Inn | Woodlands House, Delves Lane | 269 yd | |
| Steel Town Pizza | 48 Old Hall Road | 733 yd | |
| Burger.Eat.Shake.Repeat! | 48 Old Hall Road | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delves Lane Delves Lane | grass pitches | 91 yd |
| Delves Lane Primary School DELVES LANE | grass pitches | 499 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.