Postcode DH7 6RL 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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.1 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 2.9 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 20.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 6RL.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH7 6RL 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 6RL postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 6RL
| 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 |
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.