DH7 6RS is a sought-after residential area on Brookside, 0.5km from Witton Gilbert in Witton Gilbert. Administratively it sits within Esh and Witton Gilbert ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For serious buyers, DH7 6RS is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 6RS are sourced from Output Area E00104944 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKSIDE, DH7 6RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSIDE, DH7 6RS.
310
45
£ 37,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DH7 6RS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 6RS. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 186,000
3 sales · Mean £ 203,666
Detached
£ 142,500
2 sales · Mean £ 142,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 6RS has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Witton Gilbert Primary School
Sacriston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Glendenning Arms0.4 km
- The Travellers Rest0.6 km
- Witton Gilbert Working Mens Club0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- May Lea Village Store0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.1 km
- New Close Farm Products0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Yellow Dragon0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.5 km
- Chester-Le-Street6.4 km
- Dunston16.2 km
Bus Stops
- White Tun PH0.2 km
- White Tun PH0.2 km
- Glendenning Arms0.3 km
- School0.3 km
- Glendenning Arms0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DH76RS · Data under Open Government Licence