Consett · DH8

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Covering Consett, Ebchester, including Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Benfieldside, Consett North. Find plumbers nearby.

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DH8 (Consett) in a nutshell

DH8 covers Consett, Ebchester, in County Durham and Northumberland. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DH8

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Two councils in one district

DH8 is split between County Durham and Northumberland. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

DH8 stretches across Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Benfieldside, Consett North and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DH8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Consett has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Consett: 36.8% terraced
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to DH8

NE17 · ChopwellNE42 · West WylamNE41 · WylamDH9 · DiptonNE39 · Rowlands GillNE43 · Stocksfield

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DH8 cover?

DH8 (Consett, Ebchester) includes the wards of Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Benfieldside, Consett North, Consett South, Delves Lane, Derwent & Pont Valley, Lanchester & Burnhope, South Tynedale, Weardale (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DH8?

Neighbouring districts include NE17 (Chopwell), NE42 (West Wylam), NE41 (Wylam), DH9 (Dipton), NE39 (Rowlands Gill) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DH8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DH8?

About 16,986 households and 38,382 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,332 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DH8 in?

DH8 sits in County Durham, Northumberland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland, Blaydon and Consett, Hexham, North Durham.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DH8 1
Areas covered
Consett, Ebchester 2
Active postcodes
1,332 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
16,986 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
38,382 2
Electoral wards
Annfield Plain & Tanfield, Benfieldside, Consett North, Consett South, Delves Lane, Derwent & Pont Valley, Lanchester & Burnhope, South Tynedale … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bishop Auckland, Blaydon and Consett, Hexham, North Durham 4
Local authority
County Durham, Northumberland 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Consett built-up area)
1.0% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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