Delves Lane is in Consett and in County Durham district. DH8 7JZ 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 Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 7LA, DH8 7JY, DH8 7LL, DH8 7LJ, DH8 7HA, DH8 7JS, DH8 7JU, DH8 7JR, DH8 7UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH8 7JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.1% | 37.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 30.9% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 15.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 40.6% | 32.6% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 40.8% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 19.7% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 23.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 14% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 18.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.5% | 96.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Delves Lane was 357.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 662.0% higher than the Benfieldside average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Delves Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Benfieldside and the 85th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory Yard Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2016-09-29 | £43,770 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,125 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 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 834 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 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Alder Grove and West Street , Leadgate DH8 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,846 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 | 1,260 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 | 719 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 | 983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 3,280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamitys | 2 Station Road | 592 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | Citizens House, Station Road | 601 yd | |
| Granny B's | 3-6 Station Road | 603 yd | |
| Costa Cuppacoff | Costa Consett, Hermiston Retail Park | 625 yd | |
| Maddisons | 26 Front Street | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Rest | Forster Street | 288 yd | |
| Consett AFC Ltd | Belle View Stadium, Delves Lane | 300 yd | |
| Consett Station Club | 18 East Parade | 505 yd | |
| Black Horse | 68 Front Street | 632 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | Front Street | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Town Pizza | 48 Old Hall Road | 487 yd | |
| Burger.Eat.Shake.Repeat! | 48 Old Hall Road | 487 yd | |
| Hong Kong Diner | 23 Seymour Street | 569 yd | |
| Consett Pizza | 66 Front Street | 632 yd | |
| Souvlaki Bar | 52-54 Front Street | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Delves Lane | 1 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hermiston Retail Park | 696 yd | |
| Iceland | The Victoria Centre, Medomsley Road | 743 yd | |
| Aldi | Front Street | 759 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 5-7 Middle Street | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Stadium (Consett Afc) BELLE VIEW STADIUM BELLE VIEW STADIUM DELVES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Peak Physique (Closed) Taylor Street | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Delves Lane Primary School DELVES LANE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Derwentside College (Closed) Front Street | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Delves Lane Delves Lane | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Bellevue Swim Centre (Closed) Sherburn Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
| St. Patricks Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School STANLEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Spartan Performance (Closed) Medomsley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.