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Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

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About

Bearpark and Witton Gilbert are neighbouring villages in County Durham with a shared history tied to coal mining. Bearpark developed around Bearpark Colliery, and traces of the mining landscape remain in former spoil heaps, pit sites and paths that follow old industrial routes. Witton Gilbert sits astride the River Browney; the river corridor and former railway embankments provide linear greenspace used for walking and local wildlife. The pattern of streets and lanes still reflects 19th-century expansion for workers and their families.

Community life revolves around a mix of local services and parish institutions. Witton Gilbert’s parish church has medieval origins and stands close to the main settlement, while village halls, a primary school and sports clubs serve residents across both villages. Small businesses, allotments and volunteer groups manage public areas and conserve pockets of meadow and wetland along the Browney. The combination of former industrial features and riverine habitats gives the area a particular character rooted in its working past and local landscape.

Area overview

On average Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £45,630 per year. There are 4 schools in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is home to around 7,826 people, with a population density of about 385.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert Population
7,826
Population density
385.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.76(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.91(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.71(-19%)
Shoplifting
7.03(-42%)
Public order
4.47(-49%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,373
94.14%
Other White
169
2.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.47%
African
34
0.43%
Other
32
0.41%
Total population: 7,832

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,903
29.58%
No qualifications
1,339
20.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,079
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
925
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
613
9.53%
Total 16+ residents: 6,434

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,177
32.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1,043
29.09%
Social rents from council
473
13.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
415
11.58%
Other social rented
411
11.46%
Total households: 3,585

Property prices in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bearpark & Witton Gilbert in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£242,245
Semi-Detached40£123,500
Terraced28£120,500

10 years median price trend in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert.

All postcodes in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77NL

Alderdene Close

DH77EH

Theodore Close

DH77BJ

Auton Close

DH77BW

Auton Stile

DH77DJ

Kingston Avenue

DH77ND

Ash Avenue

DH77SX

Broom Court

DH77TH

Aden Court

DH76RB

Hillside

DH79US

Witton Station Court

DH76RG

Rose Lea

DH77AE

Auton Close

DH77DS

Quarry Crescent

DH77RR

Hollywell Court

DH76SL

Acorn Croft

DH77DD

Linden Road

DH77RU

Bay Court

DH77AP

Durham Road

DH77AU

Colliery Road

DH77DE

South View

DH15RF

Trout's Lane

DH76TF

Sacriston Lane

DH77AZ

Byland Court

DH77BF

Sleetburn Court

DH77EA

Deerness

DH77RJ

Deerness

DH15RQ

Trouts Lane

DH76TZ

Cooper Place

DH77AY

Taylor Avenue

DH77LR

Pine Park

DH77AW

Auton Court

DH77LP

Broom Crescent

DH77LT

Valley View

DH77QN

Skippers Meadow

DH77EG

Deerness

DH77AH

Oak Lea Terrace

DH76RR

Deneside

DH77JG

Braunespath Estate

DH15RA

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH77JZ

Whitehouse Avenue

DH77NN

Thornley Close

DH76RW

Oak Lea

DH77ER

Waltons Terrace

DH77NP

Elm Grove

DH77NY

Valley View

DH15RL

Potterhouse Lane

DH76FX

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH77LU

Maple Park

DH77BZ

Colliery Road

DH77EZ

Brandon

DH77RX

New Acres

DH77TQ

Blackburn Close

DH15GG

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH76QR

Turners Buildings

DH77QX

Front Street

DH77RL

Cookes Wood

DH77TA

Hilltop Road

DH76RQ

Briar Lea

DH76SB

Louvaine Terrace

DH76SS

Dene Terrace

DH77BQ

Cook Avenue

DH15SL

Potterhouse Lane

DH77AJ

Auton Field

DH77AQ

George Terrace

DH76SX

Coach Lane

DH76UE

Low Meadows

DH77BE

Ritson Avenue

DH77DX

Parkwood Avenue

DH77NH

Whitehouse Court

DH77ES

Broom Lane

DH77LY

Holly Park

DH77RS

Elder Close

DH15RJ

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH77NF

Bracken Court

DH77QS

Deerness

DH76QS

Louisa Terrace

DH77DY

College View

DH77LN

Oakridge Road

DH77NG

Aldridge Court

DH76SJ

Dene Court

DH76SQ

Norburn Park

DH76UB

The Willows

DH77LA

Hall Avenue

DH15RG

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH76QP

Sacriston Lane

DH77JL

Alum Waters

DH77TL

Hilltop Road

DH77AT

Colliery Road

DH76UD

Chapel Court

DH77EU

Brandon

DH14TQ

Deerness

DH76RD

The Crescent

DH76RT

Brookside

DH76TT

Cote Hill Cottages

DH77DW

Deerness

DH76SU

Witton Hall Cottages

DH77AF

Aldin Rise

DH77QL

Skippers Meadow

DH77QR

Rowley Drive

DH79TH

Wallnook Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.