Castledene Road is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 7EB 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 Castledene Road, Consett, DH8 7EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 7DZ, DH8 7DS, DH8 7DU, DH8 7EA, DH8 7BE, DH8 7DR, DH8 7DT, DH8 7DY, DH8 7DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH8 7EB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.7% | 47.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DH8 7EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 45.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 32.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 44.1% | 47.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 7EB this area, 28.4% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 28.4% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 9.1% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 21.6% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 17.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 94% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 93.1% | 95.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 94.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castledene Road was 147.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% higher than the Delves Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castledene Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Delves Lane and the 408th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Castledene Road, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-08-25 | £118,057 |
| 130 Castledene Road, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-07-15 | £100,227 |
| 136 Castledene Road, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2021-09-06 | £109,201 |
| 120 Castledene Road, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2017-10-17 | £119,085 |
| 148 Castledene Road, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2016-10-11 | £88,981 |
DH8 7EB 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 1,778 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 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Alder Grove and West Street , Leadgate DH8 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,802 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 | 1,924 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 | 2,065 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 | 5,029 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 | 1,746 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 | 2,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 3,896 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 | 502 yd | |
| Steel Town Pizza | 48 Old Hall Road | 596 yd | |
| Burger.Eat.Shake.Repeat! | 48 Old Hall Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Delves Lane | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delves Lane Delves Lane | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Delves Lane Primary School DELVES LANE | grass pitches | 552 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.