Hampton Close Consett, County Durham
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (DH8), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11601436.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £179,950 across 6 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (A: 3, B: 2).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stocksfield, about 12 km (7.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fawcett Park, is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 238 to 240 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Consett Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | £179,950 | £159,950 | £299,950 |
| 2024 | 4 | £255,000 | £230,000 | £365,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 4 DH8 5BE | Semi-detached | £159,950 | New build. |
| 23 May 2025 | 6 DH8 5BE | Semi-detached | £179,950 | New build. |
| 16 May 2025 | 1 DH8 5BE | Detached | £299,950 | New build. |
| 16 May 2025 | 5 DH8 5BE | Semi-detached | £179,950 | New build. |
| 9 May 2025 | 2 DH8 5BE | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 3 DH8 5BE | Semi-detached | £159,950 | New build. |
| 6 Sep 2024 | 9 DH8 5BE | Detached | £270,000 | New build. |
| 4 Sep 2024 | 10 DH8 5BE | Detached | £365,000 | New build. |
| 30 Aug 2024 | 8 DH8 5BE | Detached | £230,000 | New build. |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 11 DH8 5BE | Detached | £240,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (2). Built: 2022 (4); 2020 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (43% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DH8 5BE | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| DH8 5BP | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 238 m and 240 m above sea level (239 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH8 5BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH8 5BP | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stocksfield 52,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.4 miles) |
| Prudhoe 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Riding Mill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fell Coke Works Consett | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Consett Bus Station Stand A | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 23.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Consett Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Shotley Bridge Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary - Consett Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 1 Victoria Road Lloyds Bank | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fawcett Park 1.7 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,730 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,610 m² | 120 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Allensford blast furnace, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Allensford blast furnace | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Consett High Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Consett Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Consett Low Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Whinny Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Derwent Dale | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Dunley Ford | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Derwentside College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Consett Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Consett Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Benfieldside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Delves Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Consett Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beechdale Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moorside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Butterflies DH8 5FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| SWEET THINGS CAFE DH8 5FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Billet Mill Convenience Store DH8 5FA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Tesco DH8 5XP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd DH8 5XP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Yo! To Go! DH8 5XP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Yo! To Go! DH8 5XP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beaumont Way (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sandringham Court · Beaumont Way · Consett Road · Highgrove Walk · Havering Court · Monarch Road · Queen Elizabeth Drive · The Grove Industrial Estate · Buckingham Close · St James Court · Dukes Way · Kensington Close
All the streets in DH8 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.