Postcode DH7 0TQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lanchester is £48,649 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 6.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lanchester has a 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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 0TQ.
Lanchester near DH7 0TQ 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 6.4 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 0TQ postcode area, located within Lanchester, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary 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 0TQ, 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.