Postcode DH7 6HB is located in a rural village, within the Sacriston & Witton Gilbert ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Sacriston area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.3 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 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sacriston has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Sacriston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.3% 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 6HB.
Sacriston near DH7 6HB 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £137,037 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 | 38 | £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 6HB 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.