Postcode DH7 0LX 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.8 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 6.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lanchester has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,046 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Lanchester has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.4% 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 302 ft away from DH7 0LX.
Lanchester near DH7 0LX 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 6.8 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 0LX 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 0LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 4 Front Street, Durham, DH7 0ER | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lanchester News | 19 Front Street, Durham, DH7 0LA | Walking directions to Lanchester News |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for DH7 0LX, 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.