The DH8 postcode district is a postal district located in the DH Durham postcode area with a population of 39,859 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the DH8 postcode district is 93.04 square miles which is 240.97 square kilometres or 59,544.57 acres.
Currently, the DH8 district has about 1315 postcode units spread across 6 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 2,400 postcodes. With 1315 postcodes already in use, this leaves 1085 units available.
The largest settlement in the DH8 postal code is CONSETT followed by Blackhill, and Leadgate.
The DH8 Postcode shares a border with NE43 (STOCKSFIELD, Mickley, Newton), NE47 (Haydon Bridge, Allendale, Bardon Mill), DH7 (Sacriston, Brandon, Ushaw Moor), DH9 (STANLEY, Dipton, Tanfield Lea), NE17 (Chopwell, Hamsterley Colliery, Blackhall Mill), NE39 (ROWLANDS GILL, High Spen, Hamsterley Mill) and DL13 (Tow Law, Wolsingham, Stanhope).
The primary settlement in the DH8 postcode district is Consett, which is located in the county of Durham in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Blackhill, Ebchester, Shotley Bridge, Leadgate, Medomsley, Villa Real, Crookhall, Iveston, Templetown, Bridgehill, Moorside, The Grove, Allensford, Blanchland, Carterway Heads, Castleside, Eddis Bridge, Edmundbyers, Hunstanworth, Kiln Pit Hill, Knitsley, Minsteracres, Muggleswick, Rowley, Ruffside, Townfield, Waskerley, and Whittonstall. Consett is also the main post town in the DH8 district.
For the district DH8, we have data on 7 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector DH8 0, covers Consett and Shotley Bridge in Durham. The sector DH8 1 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services. The sector DH8 5, covers Consett in Durham. The sector DH8 6, covers Consett in Durham. The sector DH8 7, covers Consett in Durham. The sector DH8 8, covers Consett in Durham. The sector DH8 9, covers Consett in Durham.
Map of the DH8 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the DH8 District: the district mostly encompasses the County Durham (1238 postcodes), and finally, the Northumberland area (91 postcodes).
Weather Forecast for DH8
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 40.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 41.00% | E 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 45.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 66.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 71.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 56.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 53.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 69.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Where is the DH8 Postcode District?
The postcode district DH8 is located in the town of Consett. Consett is situated near several nearby towns. To the North, there is Riding Mill (5.97 miles away), to the North East, Prudhoe (8.65 miles away), to the East, Stanley (10.09 miles away), and to the North West, Hexham (10.39 miles away). Additionally, the distance from Consett to the center of London is 242.96 miles.
The district covers the post towns of CONSETT, DURHAM, STANLEY.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The DH8 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Durham CC - Tees Valley and Durham - North East (England)
- Northumberland - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear - North East (England)
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DH8 0 | Derwentside Delivery Office |
| DH8 5 | Derwentside Delivery Office |
| DH8 6 | Derwentside Delivery Office |
| DH8 7 | Derwentside Delivery Office |
| DH8 8 | Derwentside Delivery Office |
| DH8 9 | Derwentside Delivery Office |
| D | H | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| D | H | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £475 | £675 | £576 |
| 3 | £500 | £675 | £590 |
| 4 | £850 | £875 | £863 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £11,000 | £11,000 | £11,000 | |
| 1 | £45,000 | £149,950 | £91,658 |
| 2 | £30,000 | £349,950 | £101,102 |
| 3 | £37,500 | £625,000 | £169,662 |
| 4 | £120,500 | £1,850,000 | £349,876 |
| 5 | £199,950 | £2,250,000 | £612,285 |
| 6 | £550,000 | £840,000 | £695,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the DH8 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Consett | J W Wood | 16 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QJ | 01207 265924 | 51 |
 | Consett | YOUR MOVE Chris Stonock | 30 Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5AY | 01207 265949 | 38 |
 | Consett | Hunters | 15 Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5BQ | 01207 265944 | 29 |
 | Consett | Pattinson Estate Agents | 55 Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5HQ | 0191 625 0840 | 27 |
 | Shotley Bridge | Harrington Brown Property Ltd | 46 Front Street, Shotley Bridge, DH8 0HQ | 01202 125843 | 27 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £209,711 | 189 | £218,674 | 220 | £208,046 | 174 | £206,339 | 171 |
| Semi-Detached | £117,852 | 241 | £115,465 | 256 | £106,388 | 204 | £121,402 | 192 |
| Terraced | £84,028 | 306 | £88,398 | 299 | £91,509 | 304 | £85,852 | 267 |
| Flats | £84,500 | 13 | £76,366 | 13 | £60,750 | 14 | £76,536 | 11 |