Living in DH7, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DH7 in County Durham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in County Durham: £138,148, up 7.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around DH7
33 recorded home sales on the streets around central DH7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £115,000 and a range from £57,000 to £210,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 JOYCE TERRACE, DH7 7PP | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 21 EAST CLERE, DH7 9XY | semi-detached | £80,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 40 ESH HILLSIDE, DH7 9TG | semi-detached | £155,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 44 EASTERN AVENUE, DH7 9XS | semi-detached | £115,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 50 HILLTOP VIEW, DH7 9YU | terraced | £172,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 25 LILIAN TERRACE, DH7 9YF | terraced | £70,000 | 2026-03-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
13 schools within 3 miles , of which 62% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Bearpark Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Sacriston Academy | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Langley Park Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.6 mi |
11 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: The Independent Grammar School:Durham.
All 1 fee-paying schools near DH7, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.0% |
| Skilled trades | 12.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
30 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DH7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about DH7
What is the average house price in DH7?
The average sold price in County Durham is £138,148 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DH7?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DH7?
The median of 33 recorded sales around central DH7 in the last 2 years is £115,000, ranging from £57,000 to £210,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DH7?
13 schools sit within 3 miles of central DH7, and 62% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DH7?
30 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DH7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DH7 at risk of flooding?
Central DH7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DH7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 62% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £115,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 30 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DH7 safe?
30 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DH7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DH7 or DH1, DH7 or DH99, DH7 or DH97.
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