Consett
County Durham 010 · 6 sub-areas · 11,182 residents
County Durham 010 is a residential area within County Durham, home to around 11,200 people. Rents here are among the most affordable in England — a typical two-bedroom home lets for about £563 a month, a fraction of the UK average for a comparable property. With nearly two-thirds of residents owning their home, this is firmly owner-occupier territory.
Consett is a settled residential pocket of County Durham. The bigger gravitational centre is Edinburgh, around 253 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for.
Overview
What's it like to live in Consett?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £632 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Consett in County Durham
Living in Consett
This part of County Durham is quiet, settled, and overwhelmingly car-dependent — the kind of area where most people put down roots rather than pass through. Over six in ten households own their home, and the population skews noticeably older than most English neighbourhoods, with residents aged 50 and above making up well over two-fifths of the total. Green space is genuinely close: around 73% of residents can reach it on foot, with the nearest patch just 215 metres away on average.
The cost picture is the defining draw. A two-bedroom home runs about £563 a month — less than half the UK median of around £1,200 for the same size. Even a three-bedroom property averages only £673 a month, which compares favourably with what you'd pay for a one-bedroom flat in many English cities. Rents did rise around 6.5% in the past year, which reflects a national trend, but the absolute level remains very low.
Most residents are long-term, owner-occupier households — couples, families, and older single-person homes. Around 39% of households are single-person, which is high, and the 50–64 age group is the largest single band at nearly 23%. Private renting accounts for about a quarter of tenancies, with a modest social housing stock of around 11%.
Practically speaking, this is an area that works best with a car. Public transport carries only 3% of commuters, while over 61% drive to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 11 km away in a straight line. Broadband coverage is strong, with 95% of premises able to access gigabit speeds and no properties falling below the minimum universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the area.
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Frequently asked
- Is County Durham 010 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. If you value low housing costs, green space close to home, and a quiet, settled community, it delivers well. Around 73% of residents can walk to green space, and rents are among the cheapest in England. The trade-off is limited public transport, a crime rate above the national average, and a school quality picture that's below the UK norm.
- What is the rent in County Durham 010?
- Rent here is very affordable. A one-bedroom home averages around £444 a month, a two-bedroom around £563, and a three-bedroom around £673. These are estimates scaled from county-level data, but they reflect the genuinely low cost of renting in this part of County Durham compared with most of England.
- Is County Durham 010 safe?
- The crime rate runs at around 118 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is noticeably above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not the highest rate in the region, but it's a real consideration. Rates vary within the area, so checking street-level crime data for your specific address is worthwhile before committing.
- What's the commute from County Durham 010 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 62% commute by car, and public transport serves just 3% of journeys. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 11 km away. Working from home is common here, with around 21% of residents doing so, which softens the impact of limited public transport for many households.
- Who lives in County Durham 010?
- Mainly older, settled owner-occupiers. The 50–64 age group is the largest at nearly 23%, and over-65s make up a further 21%. Nearly two-thirds of households own their home. Single-person households account for around 39% of all homes, many of them older residents. It's a long-established, low-turnover community.
- What schools are near County Durham 010?
- There are 58 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 11 km away. Families should research specific catchment boundaries carefully before choosing a street.
- Is County Durham 010 affordable to buy in?
- Very. The median house price here is around £123,000, and a typical buyer needs just 2.1 years of savings to cover a deposit — one of the lowest deposit timelines in England. For first-time buyers priced out of southern cities, this part of County Durham offers a genuinely accessible route onto the property ladder.