Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the DH8 postcode area, covering Consett and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£116,776
Median price
£94,000
5-year trend
+42.2%
Total sales
22,676
The DH8 area has 1,092 individual postcodes with 22,676 registered sales. Prices are +70.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Consett. The five-year price movement is +42.2%.
DH8 averages £116,776, placing it in the affordable category, +70.7% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 22,676 recorded sales across 1,092 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in DH8 is +42.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
DH8 7EW
£129,023 avg · 200 sales
DH8 8AB
£113,736 avg · 188 sales
DH8 7EL
£176,115 avg · 159 sales
DH8 7UJ
£156,264 avg · 145 sales
DH8 5FE
£161,920 avg · 140 sales
DH8 9RL
£140,401 avg · 132 sales
DH8 5YF
£163,307 avg · 130 sales
DH8 5GA
£103,881 avg · 128 sales
DH8 7EQ
£146,008 avg · 127 sales
This DH8 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the DH8 postcode area is £116,776, based on 22,676 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Consett.
Properties in DH8 average £116,776, which is +70.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£94,000) is 19.5% below the average (£116,776), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in DH8 have moved +42.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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