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DH7 6RB

Esh and Witton Gilbert

County Durham

England / North East / County Durham / Bearpark & Witton Gilbert / Esh and Witton Gilbert / DH7 6RB

Overview

Postcode DH7 6RB is located in a rural town, within the Esh and Witton Gilbert ward of County Durham in the North East region , and forms part of the Bearpark & Witton Gilbert area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £37,100 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 3.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

28.3%

Approximately 28.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £37,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 6RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH7 6RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Durham located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Esh and Witton Gilbert

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Esh and Witton Gilbert area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £560,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£284,750
Flats2£55,500
Semi-Detached37£140,000
Terraced38£109,000

10 years price trend in Esh and Witton Gilbert

Schools

In the DH7 6RB postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWitton Gilbert Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySacriston AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary School, SacristonAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miMay Lea Village Store17 May Lea, Durham, DH7 6RH
0.2 miMorrisons DailySacriston Lane, Durham, DH7 6QU

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.