Postcode DH7 7AR 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 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 1.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 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 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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 7AR.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH7 7AR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Deerness area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £122,000 |
10 year median price trend in Deerness
In the DH7 7AR postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.