Postcode DH7 6UD 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.0 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 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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.
The average income of residents in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £37,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from DH7 6UD.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH7 6UD 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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 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 | 36 | £295,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £94,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Esh and Witton Gilbert
In the DH7 6UD postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Witton Gilbert Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Sacriston Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 6UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Sacriston Lane, Durham, DH7 6QU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | May Lea Village Store | 17 May Lea, Durham, DH7 6RH | Walking directions to May Lea Village Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.