Postcode DH7 6FX 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 Bearpark & Witton Gilbert area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £45,630 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £45,630 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from DH7 6FX.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH7 6FX 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 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 | 28 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £99,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £149,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £102,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
In the DH7 6FX postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Witton Gilbert Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Sacriston Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 6FX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Sacriston Lane, Durham, DH7 6QU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 6FX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Pickard
Sacriston & Witton Gilbert - Elected 1 May 2025
Timothy John Robson
Sacriston & Witton Gilbert - Elected 1 May 2025
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.