Second Street is in Crookhall, Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 7LU 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 Second Street, Crookhall, Consett, DH8 7LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH8 7LT, DH8 7LX, DH8 7LS, DH8 7LZ, DH8 7NA, DH8 7LP, DH8 7NB, DH8 7LW, DH8 7NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH8 7LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 31% | 33.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 42.4% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 36% | 35.9% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 19.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 21.3% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 18.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.8% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 95.3% | 95.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Second Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Delves Lane average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Second Street, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-08 | £162,805 |
| 15 Second Street, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2021-07-30 | £91,296 |
| 6 Second Street, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2019-11-08 | £55,857 |
| 16 Second Street, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2017-03-24 | £92,931 |
| 10 Second Street, Consett, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2016-12-09 | £106,776 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DH8 7LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Junior School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Infant School Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delves Lane Primary School Delves Lane , DH8 7ES | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delves Lane Infant School Delves Lane , DH8 7ES | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leadgate Infant & Nursery School West Street , Leadgate DH8 7PN | - not rated | 1,082 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 | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Community Sports College Durham Road , Blackhill DH8 5TW | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Community Technology College Dunelm Road , Moorside DH8 8EG | - not rated | 3,760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greencroft Business and Enterprise Community School Greencroft Road End , Annfield Plain DH9 8PR | - not rated | 5,052 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,287 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning for Life Herbert Street , DH8 6AE | - not rated | 992 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School 5 Park Road , DH8 5EA | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Delta Independent School Parliament Street , DH8 5DH | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY | - not rated | 2,957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | 1 Sherburn Terrace | 801 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Sherburn Terrace | 802 yd | |
| Oasis Cafe | Citizens House, Station Road | 857 yd | |
| Calamitys | 2 Station Road | 869 yd | |
| Granny B's | 3-6 Station Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consett AFC Ltd | Belle View Stadium, Delves Lane | 490 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | Forster Street | 698 yd | |
| The Grey Horse | 115 Sherburn Terrace | 700 yd | |
| Consett Station Club | 18 East Parade | 811 yd | |
| Black Horse | 68 Front Street | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Town Pizza | 48 Old Hall Road | 477 yd | |
| Burger.Eat.Shake.Repeat! | 48 Old Hall Road | 477 yd | |
| Hong Kong Diner | 23 Seymour Street | 887 yd | |
| Consett Pizza | 66 Front Street | 918 yd | |
| Souvlaki Bar | 52-54 Front Street | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Delves Lane | 645 yd | |
| Iceland | The Victoria Centre, Medomsley Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Stadium (Consett Afc) BELLE VIEW STADIUM BELLE VIEW STADIUM DELVES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Consett Junior School CONSETT JUNIOR SCHOOL CONSETT JUNIOR SCHOOL BEECHDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Peak Physique (Closed) Taylor Street | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Delves Lane Primary School DELVES LANE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Bellevue Swim Centre (Closed) Sherburn Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| Belle Vue Leisure Centre (Consett) (Closed) Ashdale Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 1,051 yd |
| St. Patricks Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School STANLEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,083 yd |
| Belle Vue Park (Closed) Ashdale Road | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.