Raglan Street Consett, County Durham
5 addresses across 3 postcodes (DH8), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11005593.
- Flood: 2 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stocksfield, about 11.8 km (7.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and Consett Park (7.7 hectares) is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 268 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Consett Medical Centre, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 384 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (69% of about 1,120 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Consett Swimming Baths: up to 25 homes, Site Complete (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Magistrates Court Ashdale Road: up to 14 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 16 November 2026: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 2 November 2026 to 16 November 2026: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 5AW | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| DH8 5AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DH8 5QE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 268 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH8 5AP | 86% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DH8 5QE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stocksfield 52,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| Prudhoe 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Wylam 111,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newmarket Street Consett | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Consett Bus Station Stand A | 110 m |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 100 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 22.6 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Consett Medical Centre | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 230 m |
| Hospital | Shotley Bridge Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary - Consett Police Station | 140 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 1 Victoria Road Lloyds Bank | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,140 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Consett Park 7.7 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,170 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sherburn Park 1.7 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 9.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Backstone Burn Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Watling Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Consett Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Quarry Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Derwent Dale | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Dunley Ford | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 5 |
4 of the street's 5 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Derwentside College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Consett Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Consett Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beechdale Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Delves Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Benfieldside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza DH8 5QE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Fun Flies Ltd DH8 5AW | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Body Zone Supplement Centre DH8 5QG | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2022 |
| The Blast Furnace Micropub Limited DH8 5QG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Card Factory DH8 5QG | Retailers - other | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Park Lane News DH8 5SD | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Boyes DH8 5SD | Retailers - other | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Consett Home Bakery DH8 5SD | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Well Pharmacy DH8 5SD | Manufacturers/packers | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Kumars DH8 5SD | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Jugga's Plaice DH8 5QG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| The Brit DH8 5AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Consett Mini Market DH8 5QP | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Relmans DH8 5QP | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Love at First Bites Bakery DH8 5DD | Manufacturers/packers | 70 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Public order | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mason Street (106); On or near Shopping Area (78); On or near Garden Place (49); On or near Green Street (49); On or near Raglan Street (34).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 2 November 2026 to 16 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings New Peking Villa (takeaway/sandwich shop, DH8 5HE) now 4 Good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DH8 5AW: 3 addresses
- DH8 5AP: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- DH8 5QE: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Albert Road · Mason Street · John Street · Church Street · Wesley Street · Trafalgar Street · Pitt Street · Edith Street · Middle Street · Nile Street · Victoria Street · Constance Street
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.