Postcode DH1 5XZ is located in a rural town, within the Esh and Witton Gilbert ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bearpark & Witton Gilbert area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £37,100 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 1.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £37,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from DH1 5XZ.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH1 5XZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Esh and Witton Gilbert area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £312,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £94,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £137,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £108,500 |
10 year median price trend in Esh and Witton Gilbert
In the DH1 5XZ postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 16 plus | New College Durham | Further education | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Framwellgate Moor Primary School | Community school | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.