Postcode DH7 7EZ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 48.6 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 2.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.2% 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 7EZ.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH7 7EZ 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 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 | 32 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £101,750 |
10 year median price trend in Deerness
In the DH7 7EZ postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 7EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dhillons Convenience Store | 4 Jubilee Close, Durham, DH7 7JN | Walking directions to Dhillons Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | R & B Convenience Store | Durham Road, Durham, DH7 7LQ | Walking directions to R & B Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Ushaw Convenience Store | 3 Durham Road, Durham, DH7 7LQ | Walking directions to Ushaw Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Durham Road, Durham, DH7 7LQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.