Living in DH8, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DH8 in County Durham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in County Durham: £138,148, up 7.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around DH8
83 recorded home sales on the streets around central DH8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £125,000 and a range from £38,000 to £550,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 DURHAM ROAD, DH8 8RU | semi-detached | £245,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| 9 THOMAS STREET, DH8 0AB | terraced | £68,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 6 ROGER STREET, DH8 5SX | terraced | £126,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 6 DURHAM ROAD, DH8 8RU | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 4 NORTH VIEW, DH8 0JJ | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-04-22 |
| 6 PARKSIDE, DH8 5XR | detached | £440,000 | 2026-03-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benfieldside Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Consett Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Delves Lane Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Castleside Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
13 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Delta Independent School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near DH8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.1% |
| Skilled trades | 11.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
145 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DH8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about DH8
What is the average house price in DH8?
The average sold price in County Durham is £138,148 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DH8?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DH8?
The median of 83 recorded sales around central DH8 in the last 2 years is £125,000, ranging from £38,000 to £550,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DH8?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central DH8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DH8?
145 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DH8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DH8 at risk of flooding?
Central DH8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DH8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £125,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 145 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DH8 safe?
145 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DH8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DH8 or NE17, DH8 or NE39, DH8 or DH9.
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