Postcode DH7 0DU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Lanchester & Burnhope ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Lanchester area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lanchester is £48,649 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4.3 miles away.
Lanchester has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Lanchester has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lanchester is £48,649 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 0DU.
Lanchester near DH7 0DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 in Lanchester & Burnhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £540,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £338,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £173,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £166,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lanchester & Burnhope
In the DH7 0DU postcode area, located within Lanchester, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH7 0DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Gray
Lanchester & Burnhope - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.