Consett

Coordinates:	54.854, -1.841
OS grid ref:	NZ 10 51
Population:	29,137
Dialling code:	01207

Consett in County Durham, England is a former steel town set on high ground above the River Derwent, with views out towards Derwent Reservoir and the moorland of the North Pennines. For more than a century the huge Consett steelworks shaped the town’s identity and skyline; its closure in 1980 brought major economic and social change and is still a defining chapter in the local story.

Today the town combines that proud industrial heritage with ongoing regeneration: former works sites have been remade for light industry, retail and housing, and many residents commute to nearby centres such as Newcastle and Durham. Strong community institutions, sports clubs and local initiatives help preserve a distinct working‑class culture while the surrounding countryside keeps Consett attractive for walkers and people wanting easy access to the North East’s urban amenities.

Postcode districts covering Consett

Most populated places nearby

Newcastle upon Tyne 12.9 miles20.7 km
Sunderland 17.1 miles27.5 km
South Shields 18.9 miles30.4 km
Gateshead 11.7 miles18.8 km
Washington 13.4 miles21.6 km
Durham 12 miles19.4 km
Wallsend 16.3 miles26.2 km
Newburn 9.8 miles15.8 km
Whitley Bay 20 miles32.3 km
Houghton-le-Spring 14.7 miles23.6 km
Blyth 22.3 miles35.9 km
Peterlee 20.9 miles33.6 km

Neighbouring places

Consett North Ward 0.3 miles0.6 km
Consett South Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
Delves Lane Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
Benfieldside Ward 1.2 miles2 km
Leadgate Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
Leadgate and Medomsley Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
Healeyfield Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
Castleside Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
Medomsley Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
Ebchester Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Shotley Low Quarter Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Greencroft Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km

Example postcodes in Consett

DH8 5SX, DH8 5YB, DH8 0QY, DH8 0JA, DH8 7EQ, DH8 6GH, DH8 5QA, DH8 5JB, DH8 7NL … See all

Transport links

Newcastle International Airport 14 miles22.5 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport 29 miles46.6 km
Stocksfield Railway Station 7.1 miles11.4 km
Prudhoe Railway Station 7.8 miles12.5 km

Hotels near Consett Ad

Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 8.1 miles13 km
Beamish Park Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
Michelangelos 9.1 miles14.7 km
The Brown Horse Hotel 6.7 miles10.8 km
Riding Farm Cottages 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
The Bay Horse Hotel Wolsingham 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
Hotel 52 - Stanley 4 6 miles9.6 km

Schools in Consett

Benfieldside Primary School Primary
Consett Academy Secondary
Consett Infant School Primary
Consett Junior School Primary
Delta Independent School Independent - secondary
Delves Lane Primary School Primary
Derwentside College Further education
Moorside Primary Academy Primary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Primary
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Primary
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Primary
The Grove Primary School Primary
Villa Real School Special

Local points of interest

Beamish Museum Museum 7.7 miles12.4 km
Ravensworth Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.4 miles18.3 km
Discovery Museum Museum 11.7 miles18.8 km
Life Science Musuem Museum 11.7 miles18.9 km
University of Durham University 12.1 miles19.4 km
St James' Park Stadium 12.1 miles19.4 km
Eldon Square Shopping centre 12.2 miles19.6 km
Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 12.3 miles19.8 km
Laing Art Gallery Museum 12.4 miles20 km
Baltic Art Centre Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
Hancock Museum Museum 12.6 miles20.2 km