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About

Lanchester ward is located in County Durham, covering the village of Lanchester and surrounding rural areas. The ward lies approximately 8 miles west of Durham city, with a mix of residential, agricultural, and green spaces. The area is known for its historical connections, including remnants of a Roman fort and the medieval Lanchester Parish Church.

The landscape features rolling countryside, with farmland and woodland dominating the outskirts. The village itself has local amenities, schools, and transport links to nearby towns. The River Browney flows through the area, adding to the natural scenery. Lanchester serves as a hub for nearby smaller settlements, balancing rural character with essential services.

Area overview

On average Lanchester has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lanchester is £41,512 per year. There are 5 schools in Lanchester: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lanchester Population
7,636
Population density
60.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,355
96.33%
Other White
97
1.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.3%
Indian
20
0.26%
Irish
19
0.25%
Total population: 7,635

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,631
46.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,044
29.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
336
9.61%
Other social rented
227
6.49%
Social rents from council
150
4.29%
Total households: 3,495

Property prices in Lanchester

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Lanchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lanchester 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 Lanchester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£319,000
Flats5£170,000
Semi-Detached38£154,500
Terraced30£146,225

10 years median price trend in Lanchester

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

All postcodes in Lanchester

DH70AB

Lanchester

DH70BH

The Gables

DH70EE

Langley Lane

DH70GA

Burnhope Court

DH70HY

Front Street

DH70JG

Kitswell Road

DH70RG

Lanchester

DH76TJ

George Street

DH89QJ

Drover Road

DH97SE

Gorecock Lane

DH70SQ

Ford Street

DH70TH

Lanchester

DH70DE

Parkside

DH70EH

Front Street

DH70JS

Ashdown Grove

DH70NP

Durham Road

DH70QT

Edge Lane

DH70TL

Durham Road

DH89DZ

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

DH89HQ

Knitsley Lane

DH89QD

Hillgarth

DH70DJ

Lanchester

DH70EU

Lanchester

DH70HF

Station Road

DH70HU

Front Street

DH70LJ

Durham Road

DH70NA

Pethside

DH70NB

Holmside Avenue

DH70PR

Thornlea Grove

DH70PT

Ashleigh Grove

DH70RS

Fox Hills Crescent

DH70SZ

Lanchester

DH89DE

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

DH89DG

Goldhill Lane

DH89DR

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

DH89HH

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

DH89AB

Rowley Bank

DH89AU

Allensford Bank

DH70AP

Bluebell Court

DH70DR

Holmside Lane

DH70DZ

Holmside Lane

DH70ER

Front Street

DH70HW

The Paddock

DH70RH

Broadwood Lane

DH89BY

Longedge Lane

DH70AN

Greenwood Avenue

DH70BL

Mount Pleasant

DH70DA

Co-Operative Terrace

DH70JX

Station Road

DH70NS

Durham Road

DH89HB

Eliza Lane

DH89HP

Lanchester

DH89QU

Moorland Crescent

DH89QF

Essex Avenue

DH70AW

Beech Grove

DH70EA

Co-Operative Terrace

DH70HN

Watling Way

DH70PH

Mount Park Drive

DH70PY

Alderside Crescent

DH70TE

Broadwood Lane

DH76TR

Charlaw Lane

DH89AQ

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

DH89AR

Allensford Bank

DH70SX

Cornsay Lane

DH70RT

Lanchester

DH70EQ

St Johns Mews

DH70HA

Lanchester

DH70PZ

Alderside Crescent

DH89AN

Healeyfield Lane

DH89DA

Healeyfield Lane

DH89NG

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

DH70ET

Lanchester

DH70DQ

Burnhope Court

DH70AA

Holmside Lane

DH70AG

Langley Avenue

DH70AU

Holmlea

DH70NW

Greenwell Park

DH70PP

Fox Hills Crescent

DH70QF

St Bede's Court

DH70RW

Durham Road

DH70SF

Lanchester

DH70TQ

Durham Road

DH89HW

Lanchester

DH70BA

Pleasant View

DH70HS

Lanchester

DH70JD

Millfield

DH70LW

Lanchester

DH70NL

Woodlea

DH70RE

Kitswell Road

DH79RS

Esh Bank

DH89DJ

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

DH89HD

Eliza Lane

DH89HJ

Longedge Lane

DH89RA

Belle View Drive

DH89NE

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

DH70DP

Holmside Lane

DH70JN

Elmfield

DH70TA

Lanchester

DH87TG

Durham Road

DH89DB

Bridgehill, Castleside & Harehope Hill

Data Sources

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