Postcode DH7 6BW is located in a rural town, within the Sacriston & Witton Gilbert ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Sacriston area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sacriston is £42,973 per year. The nearest station is Chester-Le-Street located about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sacriston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Sacriston has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sacriston is £42,973 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 6BW.
Sacriston near DH7 6BW 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £242,475 |
| Flats | 2 | £90,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £109,950 |
10 year median price trend in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
In the DH7 6BW postcode area, located within Sacriston, there are 2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.