Postcode DH7 6RD 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 34.8 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.
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.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 54.1% 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 of residents in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £37,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 6RD.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH7 6RD 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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Esh and Witton Gilbert area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £312,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £94,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £137,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £108,500 |
10 year median price trend in Esh and Witton Gilbert
In the DH7 6RD postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 6RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | May Lea Village Store | 17 May Lea, Durham, DH7 6RH | Walking directions to May Lea Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Sacriston Lane, Durham, DH7 6QU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Sacriston Stores | 8a Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LE | Walking directions to Sacriston Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Sacriston News & Booze | 10 Front Street, Durham, DH7 6LE | Walking directions to Sacriston News & Booze |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.