Postcode DH7 7QN 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 102.3 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 7QN.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH7 7QN 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 129 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 | 43 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £103,500 |
10 year median price trend in Deerness
In the DH7 7QN postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.