Consett South
Consett South is one of 51 wards in County Durham, home to 5,585 people in 2,425 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £131,750 over the past two years, 9% below the County Durham median. On average 32% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 54% above the County Durham average.
People and homes.
5,585 residents in 2,425 households, next to the County Durham average.
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics
Prices.
Quarterly median of standard sales in Consett South and County Durham.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026
Safety.
Police recorded 419 crimes and incidents in Consett South in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 75 per 1,000 residents, against 124 across County Durham.
Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.
Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Durham Constabulary (Open Government Licence v3.0)
Food hygiene.
Food businesses in Consett South with a published hygiene rating.
Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.
Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)
Compare Consett South.
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