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About

Deerness ward is located in County Durham, covering an area that includes several villages and rural landscapes. The ward is part of the Durham County Council administrative area and includes settlements such as Esh Winning, Ushaw Moor, and Bearpark. The area is characterised by a mix of residential communities, farmland, and green spaces, with the River Deerness flowing through parts of the ward.

The ward has a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to more modern developments, alongside local amenities such as schools, shops, and community centres. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes and connections to nearby woodlands. Deerness has historical ties to coal mining, though much of this industry has declined, leaving a legacy reflected in its landscape and communities. Public transport links connect the ward to Durham city and other nearby towns.

Area overview

On average Deerness has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Deerness is £36,169 per year. There are 7 schools in Deerness: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Deerness Population
12,836
Population density
370.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,129
94.48%
Other White
270
2.1%
African
50
0.39%
Chinese
49
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.37%
Total population: 12,838

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,856
31.24%
Owns with a mortgage
1,641
27.62%
Other social rented
828
13.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
740
12.46%
Social rents from council
727
12.24%
Total households: 5,941

Property prices in Deerness

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Deerness area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Deerness 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 Deerness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£230,000
Semi-Detached49£115,000
Terraced58£101,750

10 years median price trend in Deerness

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deerness.

All postcodes in Deerness

DL134QH

Langley Park & Satley

DH14TG

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77FB

Boundary Close

DH77HB

Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor

DH77JN

Jubilee Close

DH77LS

Valley View

DH77RE

Aldridge Court

DH79EB

Langley Park & Satley

DH79HG

Westlea Court

DH79JD

Cypress Park

DH79NZ

Rowley Crescent

DL134BN

Church Lane

DL134DE

Smith Street

DH77AA

Wayside Court

DH77HD

Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor

DH77BG

Ritson Avenue

DH77EF

Barley Rise

DH77EP

Sleetburn Court

DH77NU

Brancpeth Close

DH77QQ

Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor

DH79LT

Deerness Grove

DL159AR

Sandy Lonnen

DH77DA

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77DL

Kingston Avenue

DH77BN

Auton Stile

DH77EL

Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor

DH77HJ

Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor

DH77JH

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77RH

Chadwick Close

DH77RW

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77RY

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH79HU

Newhouse Road

DH79NA

Castle View

DH79PX

Fair View

DL134PS

Langley Park & Satley

DH77EH

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77ET

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77AG

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert

DH77DT

East Side Avenue

DH77RQ

Grant Close

DH79JE

Dene Park

DH79LN

Cliffords Gate

DH79NL

Woodlands Place

DH79PD

Evenwood Road

Data Sources

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