Postcode DH7 0HT is located in a rural town, within the Lanchester & Burnhope ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Lanchester area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.4 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 7.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lanchester has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Lanchester has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from DH7 0HT.
Lanchester near DH7 0HT 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 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Lanchester & Burnhope area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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 | 15 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £168,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lanchester & Burnhope
In the DH7 0HT postcode area, located within Lanchester, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 0HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lanchester News | 19 Front Street, Durham, DH7 0LA | Walking directions to Lanchester News |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 4 Front Street, Durham, DH7 0ER | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Lanchester | Bishops Meadow, County Durham, DH7 0JE | Walking directions to Nisa Lanchester |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.