Town Pop. 2,357

Living in Witton Gilbert: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Witton Gilbert scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the DH7 postcode district. The DH7 district averages 41/100, putting Witton Gilbert 6 points above its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (82). For the surrounding area, see DH7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
186.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 183 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 64 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
Shoplifting 28 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trout'S Lane 88 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 45 crimes
  3. 3 Aldin Rise 40 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.958 · PM2.5 5.324 · PM10 9.657 µg/m³
78
Green Space 21
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 16 within 4km
3Good
  • Sacriston AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School, SacristonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Witton Gilbert Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham1.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital8.9 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust10.7 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgerySacriston Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,434 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
82
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.3%Student3.8%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary30.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Durham 2.9 mi
Chester-le-Street 3.9 mi
Dunston 9.8 mi
J62 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J62 A1(M) 4.4 mi
J63 A1(M) 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £117,500 22
Semi-detached £142,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£115k £134k £153k £172k 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sacriston 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Langley Park 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
New Brancepeth 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Durham 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Burnhope 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Craghead 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (County Durham) 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Esh Winning 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brandon (County Durham) 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newfield 59 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Witton Gilbert a nice place to live?

Witton Gilbert has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Witton Gilbert is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Witton Gilbert?

Witton Gilbert has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 439 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Witton Gilbert?

Among the top-rated schools in Witton Gilbert are Sacriston Academy, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston and Witton Gilbert Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Witton Gilbert in total.

What are house prices like in Witton Gilbert?

The current median house price in Witton Gilbert is £117,500, around 59% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £142,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Witton Gilbert in context

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Postcode districts in Witton Gilbert

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