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Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

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About

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert are neighboring villages located just west of Durham City in County Durham. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older stone-built homes and newer developments. Both villages have local amenities, including shops, pubs, and primary schools, serving their close-knit communities. The surrounding landscape features open farmland and wooded areas, with the River Browney flowing nearby.

The area has historical ties to coal mining, though most pits closed in the 20th century. Bearpark is home to the ruins of Beaurepaire Priory, a medieval site with scenic walking paths. Witton Gilbert retains a traditional village feel, with a parish church dating back to the 12th century. Public transport links connect the villages to Durham City, making it a practical location for commuters. The nearby A690 provides easy access to Sunderland and the A1(M).

Area overview

On average Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £37,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £143,750 in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £420,000.

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£230,000
Semi-Detached41£135,000
Terraced28£110,500

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

DH77LW

Broom Crescent

DH77LX

Broom Crescent

DH77NT

Castle View

DH77QT

Broom Lane

DH77TG

Hedley Court

DH15RH

Potterhouse Lane

DH76RS

Brookside

DH76SR

Front Street

DH76TQ

Chapel Court

DH77AB

Auton Stile

DH77AX

Byland Court

DH77LJ

Broom Lane

DH77NR

Beech Grove

DH79TN

Firs Terrace

DH77DG

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH76RX

Brookside

DH77AD

Auton Close

DH77EB

Woodland Close

DH77LB

Hunter Avenue

DH77RN

Brancpeth Close

DH77TF

Edmund Court

DH77DP

Hilltop Road

DH76TH

Front Street

DH77BD

Cook Avenue

DH77DQ

Auton Stile

DH77QW

Brancpeth Close

DH76FY

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH76RF

Findon Avenue

DH76SH

Waterson Crescent

DH76SN

Newton Street

DH77AS

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77JJ

Mill Lane

DH77TJ

Blackcliffe Way

DH14TH

Auton Stile

DH77DN

Auton Stile

DH76EE

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH76FU

Front Street

DH76SF

Norburn Park

DH76SZ

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH76TD

East Block

DH76TE

North Terrace

DH76TU

Norburn Park

DH77BL

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77DR

Quarry Crescent

DH77DU

Woodside Avenue

DH77LL

Broom Crescent

DH77NB

Broom Crescent

DH77NE

Aldridge Court

DH77RP

Holburn Court

DH77SY

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77TE

Hartside View

DH15RD

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77DB

Taylor Avenue

DH77DH

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77DZ

Beaurepaire

DH77JQ

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77QP

Wooley Drive

DH77RB

Aldridge Court

DH77RT

Aldridge Court

DH76RJ

Green Lea

DH77NA

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77NS

Stockley Court

DH79TW

Firs Terrace

DH76ST

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH76TA

Falkous Terrace

DH77BP

Cook Avenue

DH77LZ

Fir Park

DH77TD

Fulforth Close

DH76QU

Sacriston Lane

DH76RH

Briar Lea

DH77AR

Auton Stile

DH77NW

Broom Hall Drive

DH77TB

Hollyside Close

DH76RE

Rose Lea

DH76RN

Fyndoune Way

DH77QJ

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH76QT

Sacriston Lane

DH76RU

Brookside

DH76RZ

Brookside

DH76SG

Norburn Park

DH76TB

East Block

DH77BU

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77NL

Alderdene Close

DH77QH

Broom Lane

DH14TJ

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH76SD

Glebeside

DH77AN

Auton Stile

DH77EY

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77NQ

New Acres

DH77NX

Broom Hall Drive

DH77QY

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH14TG

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH76QY

Sacriston Lane

DH76RY

Friarside

DH77FB

Boundary Close

DH77LS

Valley View

DH77RE

Aldridge Court

DH76SW

Newton Street

DH76TG

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77AA

Wayside Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.