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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 70 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
70
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
39.23(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.47(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.99(-4%)
Shoplifting
4.73(-60%)
Public order
3.96(-52%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £150,750 in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £440,000.

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
Terraced35£115,000
Detached19£230,000
Semi-Detached44£133,750

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

DH77DN

Auton Stile

DH76QT

Tile Shed Cottages

DH77QW

Brancepeth Close

DH77AN

Aldin Grange Terrace

DH77QJ

Skippers Meadow

DH77AG

Institute Terrace

DH77EX

Deerness

DH77NG

Aldridge Court

DH76FU

Almoners Gardens

DH76TF

Sacriston Lane

DH77DU

Woodside Avenue

DH77DB

Auton Stile

DH77TH

Aden Court

DH77AB

Wayside Court

DH77NX

Broom Hall Drive

DH77DW

Deerness

DH77AU

Colliery Road

DH77EG

Deerness

DH76RB

Hillside

DH14TH

Auton Stile

DH77RR

Hollywell Court

DH77RT

Aldridge Court

DH77NN

Thornley Close

DH77JG

Braunespath Estate

DH77JZ

Whitehouse Avenue

DH76TD

West Block

DH77AS

Auton Field Terrace

DH77QR

Rowley Drive

DH77LY

Holly Park

DH77TD

Fulforth Close

DH77EA

Deerness

DH76TZ

Cooper Place

DH15RD

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH77QN

Skippers Meadow

DH77EU

Brandon

DH77JL

Alum Waters

DH77QT

Front Street

DH77LJ

Broom Lane

DH77LA

Hall Avenue

DH76SU

Witton Hall Cottages

DH77QY

Hill View

DH77AA

Auton Stile

DH79US

Witton Station Court

DH76TB

East Block

DH77TJ

Blackcliffe Way

DH15RJ

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH77NA

Deerness

DH77TA

Hilltop Road

DH77EB

Woodland Close

DH14TJ

Deerness

DH76RU

Brookside

DH76SX

Coach Lane

DH76EE

Acorn Walk

DH77DD

Linden Road

DH77LX

Lilac Park

DH77QX

Front Street

DH77AX

Taylor Avenue

DH77NW

Relly Close

DH77DA

Beau Road

DH76SY

Front Street

DH77NT

Castle View

DH14TQ

Deerness

DH77BB

Cook Avenue

DH77NS

Stockley Court

DH76SN

Newton Street

DH77QL

Skippers Meadow

DH77DP

Hilltop Road

DH77ES

Broom Lane

DH76SZ

Sacriston & Witton Gilbert

DH76RE

Rose Lea

DH77TF

Edmund Court

DH77AE

Auton Close

DH77ND

Ash Avenue

DH77EP

Rock Terrace

DH77EQ

Deerness

DH76UD

Chapel Court

DH76TQ

Front Street

DH76RT

Brookside

DH79TH

Wallnook Lane

DH77NQ

Victoria Court

DH77AY

Taylor Avenue

DH77TQ

Blackburn Close

DH77DT

Eastside Avenue

DH77ET

West View

DH77AR

Aldin Grange Hall

DH77QH

Broom Lane

DH77DY

College View

DH76RA

Fair View

DH77BL

Deerness

DH76SD

Glebeside

DH77BD

Cook Avenue

DH77AQ

George Terrace

DH77RJ

Deerness

DH77BE

Ritson Avenue

DH77DQ

Woodland Road

DH77NF

Bracken Court

DH77RW

Deerness

DH79TW

Wallnook Lane

DH77AD

Field View

DH76RS

Brookside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.