Postcode DH7 9TN is located in a rural town, within the Sacriston & Witton Gilbert 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 3.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Wetlands.
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 5.3% 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 per household in Bearpark & Witton Gilbert is £45,630 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 9TN.
Bearpark & Witton Gilbert near DH7 9TN 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wetlands | Small | Walking directions to Wetlands |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £242,475 |
| Flats | 2 | £90,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £109,950 |
10 year median price trend in Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
In the DH7 9TN postcode area, located within Bearpark & Witton Gilbert, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Langley Park Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Witton Gilbert Primary School | Community school | Good |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 9TN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | George Street, County Durham, DH7 6TS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 37-38 Front Street, Durham, DH7 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Langley Park Village Store | 3 Quebec Street End, Durham, DH7 9XA | Walking directions to Langley Park Village Store |
| 0.5 mi | Eco Supermarket | Unit 1 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9XE | Walking directions to Eco Supermarket |
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.