Postcode DH7 7AB is located in a rural town, within the Deerness ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Bearpark & Witton Gilbert area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.0 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 2.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,139 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.0% 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 7AB.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH7 7AB 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £149,950 in Deerness area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £920,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £224,123 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £122,500 |
10 year median price trend in Deerness
In the DH7 7AB postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 7AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | Auton Stile, Durham, DH7 7AA | 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.
Elected local representatives for DH7 7AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew John Burnard
Deerness - Elected 1 May 2025
Sean Patrick Healy
Deerness - Elected 1 May 2025
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.