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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

DH77NT

Castle View

DH77QT

Front Street

DH77TG

Hedley Court

DH15XZ

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH76RP

Durham Gardens

DH76SP

Hedleys Buildings

DH77BB

Cook Avenue

DH77LW

Oakridge Road

DH77LX

Lilac Park

DH15RH

Potterhouse Lane

DH76SR

Front Street

DH77AB

Wayside Court

DH77AX

Taylor Avenue

DH77LJ

Broom Lane

DH79TN

Firs Terrace

DH76RS

Brookside

DH76TQ

Front Street

DH77NR

Beech Grove

DH76RX

Brookside

DH77AD

Field View

DH77EB

Woodland Close

DH77DG

Victor Terrace

DH77LB

Hunter Avenue

DH77RN

West Farm Court

DH77TF

Edmund Court

DH76TH

Park View

DH77BD

Cook Avenue

DH77DQ

Woodland Road

DH77DP

Hilltop Road

DH77QW

Brancepeth Close

DH76RF

Findon Avenue

DH77AS

Auton Field Terrace

DH76SN

Newton Street

DH77JJ

Mill Lane

DH76FY

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH76SH

Waterson Crescent

DH77TJ

Blackcliffe Way

DH14TH

Auton Stile

DH76EE

Acorn Walk

DH76SF

Norburn Park

DH76TD

West Block

DH76TE

North Terrace

DH77BL

Deerness

DH77NB

Broom Crescent

DH77NE

Bracken Court

DH77SY

Brandon View

DH76FU

Almoners Gardens

DH76SZ

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH76TU

Norburn Park

DH77DN

Auton Stile

DH77DR

Quarry Crescent

DH77DU

Woodside Avenue

DH77LL

Broom Crescent

DH77RP

Holborn Court

DH77TE

Hartside View

DH15RD

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH77DH

North View

DH77JQ

Braunespath Estate

DH77QP

Wooley Drive

DH76RJ

Green Lea

DH77NA

Deerness

DH77DB

Auton Stile

DH77DZ

Beaurepaire

DH77RB

Middlewood

DH77RT

Aldridge Court

DH77NS

Stockley Court

DH79TW

Wallnook Lane

DH76ST

Dene Bank

DH76TA

Falkous Terrace

DH77BP

Cook Avenue

DH77EQ

Deerness

DH77LZ

Fir Park

DH77TD

Fulforth Close

DH77NW

Relly Close

DH76QU

Sacriston Lane

DH76RH

May Lea

DH77AR

Aldin Grange Hall

DH77TB

Hollyside Close

DH76RE

Rose Lea

DH77QJ

Skippers Meadow

DH76QT

Tile Shed Cottages

DH76RZ

Cragside

DH76TB

East Block

DH77BU

Burn View

DH77QH

Broom Lane

DH76RN

South Lea

DH76RU

Brookside

DH76SG

Norburn Park

DH76SD

Glebeside

DH77EY

Plantation View

DH14TJ

Deerness

DH77AN

Aldin Grange Terrace

DH77NQ

Victoria Court

DH77NX

Broom Hall Drive

DH77QY

Hill View

DH14TG

Deerness

DH76RY

Friarside

DH77FB

Boundary Close

DH77LS

Valley View

DH76QY

Sacriston Lane

Data Sources

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