Postcode DH7 6LN 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sacriston is £42,973 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Fulforth Jubilee Park.
Sacriston has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Sacriston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.0% 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 6LN.
Sacriston near DH7 6LN 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fulforth Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Fulforth Jubilee Park |
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 6LN postcode area, located within Sacriston, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 6LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sacriston Stores | 8a Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LE | Walking directions to Sacriston Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Sacriston News & Booze | 10 Front Street, Durham, DH7 6LE | Walking directions to Sacriston News & Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Front Street, Durham, DH7 6JT | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Front Street, County Durham, DH7 6JT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Village Store | 79 Front Street, Durham, DH7 6JW | Walking directions to The Village Store |
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.