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 very high crime levels, with around 142.8 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 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 142.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £37,100 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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 in Deerness area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,365 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £98,500 |
10 years 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.