Redmire Drive is in Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 7EL is located in the Delves Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redmire Drive, Consett, DH8 7EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 7EH, DH8 7EF, DH8 7EN, DH8 7ES, DH8 7EJ, DH8 7EG, DH8 7UJ, DH8 7ET, DH8 7EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH8 7EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 7EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 25.9% | 30.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 57.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.3% | 63% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 27.7% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 7EL this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 25.1% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 38.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redmire Drive was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Delves Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redmire Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Delves Lane and the 563rd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Redmire Drive, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-10-17 | £187,000 |
| 59 Redmire Drive, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-10-07 | £180,000 |
| 6 Redmire Drive, Consett, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2025-07-11 | £185,906 |
| 15 Redmire Drive, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-05-02 | £300,239 |
| 34 Redmire Drive, Consett, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2025-03-28 | £163,257 |
DH8 7EL 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 | 235 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 1,614 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 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Alder Grove and West Street , Leadgate DH8 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,168 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 | 1,763 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 | 1,064 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 | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 3,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine Contract Catering | Greencore, Hownsgill Industrial Park | 841 yd | |
| Costa Cuppacoff | Costa Consett, Hermiston Retail Park | 898 yd | |
| KFC | Hermiston Retail Park | 922 yd | |
| Calamitys | 2 Station Road | 1,059 yd | |
| Granny B's | 3-6 Station Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Rest | Forster Street | 769 yd | |
| Consett AFC Ltd | Belle View Stadium, Delves Lane | 798 yd | |
| Consett Station Club | 18 East Parade | 975 yd | |
| Bar One | 28-30 Front Street | 1,075 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | Front Street | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Town Pizza | 48 Old Hall Road | 588 yd | |
| Burger.Eat.Shake.Repeat! | 48 Old Hall Road | 588 yd | |
| Golden Fish Inn | Woodlands House, Delves Lane | 847 yd | |
| Hong Kong Diner | 23 Seymour Street | 1,025 yd | |
| Lotus House | 2 Front Street | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Delves Lane | 503 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hermiston Retail Park | 922 yd | |
| Aldi | Front Street | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delves Lane Primary School DELVES LANE | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Delves Lane Delves Lane | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Belle Vue Stadium (Consett Afc) BELLE VIEW STADIUM BELLE VIEW STADIUM DELVES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Peak Physique (Closed) Taylor Street | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 99.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 99.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 99.0% |
| 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.