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Durham Road is in Leadgate, Consett and in Derwentside district. DH8 7RL is located in the Leadgate and Medomsley 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 Durham Road, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DH8 7QW, DH8 7RJ, DH8 7QL, DH8 7QJ, DH8 7QN, DH8 7QX, DH8 7QE, DH8 7PY, DH8 7PZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH8 7RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.5%53.2%1.7% 51.0% 2.2%
Male48.5%46.8%-1.7% 49.0% -2.2%

Partnership Status

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 7RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.1%44.2%13.1% 37.9% 6.3%
Married: Opposite sex42.1%32.9%-9.2% 44.2% -11.3%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Separated6.7%1.3%-5.4% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced8.3%13.4%5.1% 9.1% 4.3%
Widowed11.8%7.8%-4.0% 6.1% 1.7%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health37.5%40.3%2.8% 48.4% -8.1%
Good health26.9%29.1%2.2% 33.6% -4.5%
Fair health23.9%23.7%-0.2% 12.7% 11.0%
Bad health11%5.8%-5.2% 4.0% 1.8%
Very bad health0.7%1.1%0.4% 1.2% -0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications38.6%26.1%-12.5% 18.2% 7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.2%10.7%0.5% 9.6% 1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.2%13.2%-1.0% 13.4% -0.2%
Apprenticeship4.7%8.1%3.4% 5.3% 2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.4%19.7%8.3% 16.9% 2.8%
Degree or Similar15.4%20.5%5.1% 33.8% -13.3%
Other5.5%1.7%-3.8% 2.8% -1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.7%0%-1.7% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.3%0.4%-0.9% 3.1% -2.7%
Pakistani0%2.5%2.5% 2.7% -0.2%
Other Asian0.3%2.2%1.9% 1.6% 0.6%
Mixed Other0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White96.7%94.6%-2.1% 81.4% 13.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.7%92.1%-4.6% 83.2% 8.9%
European Union1%5.4%4.4% 6.1% -0.7%
Middle East and Asia2.3%2.2%-0.1% 5.6% -3.4%
Oceania0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.7%92.1%-4.6% 83.2% 8.9%
10+ Years0%6.5%6.5% 9.8% -3.3%
5-10 Years0.3%0.4%0.1% 2.9% -2.5%
2-5 Years1.7%0.4%-1.3% 2.2% -1.8%
Less than 2 years1.3%0.7%-0.6% 1.9% -1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69% 76.7% -7.7%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Poland2.9% 1.3% 1.6%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
No passport held26.4% 13.5% 12.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.6% 37.2% 1.4%
Christian50% 46.2% 3.8%
Hindu2.5% 1.7% 0.8%
Muslim2.5% 6.5% -4.0%
Other religion1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Not answered4.6% 6.0% -1.4%

Safety

Is Durham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Road was 214.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.6% higher than the Delves Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Durham Road has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Delves Lane and the 225th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,400
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DH8 7RL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Durham Road are based on 246 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Derwentside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Durham Road, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH8 7RL

Average Price
£104,823
Semi-Detached
£98,112
Terraced
£107,060
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Durham Road

Average Price
£126,054
Semi-Detached
£143,981
Terraced
£116,424
Detached
£292,119
Flats/Maisonettes
£115,446
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Durham Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
13 Durham Road, Consett, County Durham
Terraced, an established residential building
£70,0002021-01-15 £89,514
37 Durham Road, Consett, County Durham
Terraced, an established residential building
£46,1902019-12-02 £65,089
11 Durham Road, Consett, County Durham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£58,2502018-10-19 £79,599
9 Durham Road, Consett, County Durham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£99,0002018-09-14 £134,269
9 Durham Road, Consett, County Durham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£61,0002017-03-15 £90,417
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH8 7RL

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee64
Retired38
Part-Time Employee35
Long-Term Sick or disabled24
Self-Employed21
Looking after home or family15
Other10
Unemployed10
Student (economically inactive)9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Manufacturing14
Education12
Transport and storage11
Construction11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Administrative and support service activities6
Other4
Financial and insurance activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Information and communication1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beechdale Nursery School
Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY
4out of 4 1,307 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Alder Grove and West Street , Leadgate DH8 7RH
3out of 4 191 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Brooms
St Ives Road , Leadgate DH8 7SN
2out of 4 567 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY
3out of 4 1,326 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Consett Infant School
Teasdale Street , DH8 6AF
3out of 4 1,789 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 1,845 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Consett Academy
Ashdale Road , DH8 6LZ
3out of 4 1,643 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Derwentside College
Front Street , DH8 5EE
- not rated 2,390 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH
3out of 4 1,162 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Delta Independent School
Parliament Street , DH8 5DH
- not rated 2,317 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
Corbridge Road , Medomsley DH8 6QY
- not rated 2,369 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Croft Community School
Greencroft Road End , Annfield Plain DH9 8PR
2out of 4 4,131 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Little Italy1 Durham Road2 yd
Joella's24 Watling Street331 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Leadgate WMC33 St Ives Road164 yd
Golden Lion37 Front Street205 yd
Leadgate Bowling ClubPavilion And Bowling Green, Valley View242 yd
Leadgate Cricket & Social ClubGarden Place521 yd
The Jolly DroversPont Lane743 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden Star3 Watling Street174 yd
Hotway Food Ltd35 Front Street215 yd
Castle Eden Catering LtdThe Roxy Shop, Watling Street296 yd
Archway 124 Watling Street331 yd
Klers Fish Bar20 Front Street359 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-Operative Food34 Front Street226 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Eden Park
ALDER GROVE
grass pitches163 yd
Leadgate Junior School
ALDER GROVE
grass pitches240 yd
Our Lady & St. Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
ST. IVES ROAD
grass pitches367 yd
Cutz & Curves Gymnasium
OLD CO-OP BUILDINGS OLD CO-OP BUILDINGS WEST PARADE
health and fitness suite470 yd
Leadgate Cricket Club
Garden Place
grass pitches567 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 96.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 96.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed55 Mbit/s
Average download speed165.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.