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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DH7 postcode district.

County or areaCounty Durham

Postcode districtDH7

Telephone code01388

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 20 min4:28 am – 9:48 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 13 min8:28 am – 3:41 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People7,826 residentsin the Bearpark & Witton Gilbert census areaMedian age 44.23,585 households62% of homes owner-occupied33% owned outright25% social rented, 13% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

Work and commuting4.8% unemployment rate57% of adults are economically active, 3,491 in work, 26% retiredMain industries: health and social work 15%, retail and wholesale 14%, education 14%Getting to work: 25% work from home, 64% go by car, 5% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle56% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

Education and languages30% of adults hold a degree or higher21% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 20°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C732 mm of rain a year, 18 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November48 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)

Nearby landmarksLow Church Hillhill · under a mileBlackcliff Hillhill · under a mileWitton Denevalley · under a mileFulforth Denevalley · under a mileBog Woodwoodland · under a mileFulforth Woodwoodland · 1.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names

Parks and green spacesWaldridge Fellpark · 2.4 mi · 111 haGreensplaying field · 1.0 mi · 3 haBroompark Picnic Areapark · 2.7 mi · 2 haWharton Parkpark · 2.8 mi · 5 haCross Lane Allotmentsallotments · 1.5 mi · 2 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace

Earthquakes40 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19707 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 9 Aug 197039 mi away, Kirkby StephenMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 13 Sep 202644 mi away, Sedbergh, CumbriaSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea

Air qualityNO₂ 5.0 · PM_2.5 5.3 · PM₁₀ 9.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM_2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband77% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)3,722 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation92 m302 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 75 to 170 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalAmh - North County Hospital 31.2 miGP surgeryBrowney House Surgery11 surgeries within 2 miles1.1 miPharmacyWell4 pharmacies within 2 miles1.1 miDentistDental Surgery2.2 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service

SchoolsWithin 2 mi8 schools7 primary, 1 secondaryPrimaryWitton Gilbert Primary Schoolages 4-11, 188 pupilsunder a milePrimarySacriston Academyages 3-11, 190 pupils1.0 miSecondaryDurham Academyages 11-16, 405 pupils1.5 miCollegeNew College Durham2.0 miUniversityUniversity of Durham3.7 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools

Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL16 miRailway stationDurham3.0 miBus stationJohnston School Bus ParkCrossgate Moor2.5 miFerryNewcastle International Ferry TerminalRoyal Quays15 miBus stops15 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DH7 postcode district.

Electricians

Electricians in Witton Gilbert

Ab Electricals Brandon - Brandon, Durham
35 Stack Garth, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8QR · 3.3 mi
Apec Electrical Services - Brandon, Durham
8 Lowland Road, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8NN · 3.7 mi
B F Electrical - Durham
22 Lumley Road, Durham, DH1 5NR · 2.8 mi
B P Electrical Solutions - Langley Park, Durham
Unit 3d, Riverside Industrial Estate, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9TU · 1.2 mi
Brittons Electrical Services - Newfield DH2, Chester le Street
34 Thornton Lea, Newfield DH2, Chester le Street, DH2 1UN · 4.9 mi
Brown Dennis Electrician - Bearpark, Durham
44 Ritson Avenue, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7BG · 1.4 mi
C & D W Electrical - Pelton Fell, Chester Le Street
2 Valley Road, Pelton Fell, Chester Le Street, DH2 2NN · 3.9 mi
D Toth - Witton Gilbert, Durham
34 Oak Lea, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6RW · under a mile
Durham Electrics - Durham
Abbey Road Business Centre, Durham, DH1 5JZ · 2.3 mi
Easy Services 24hr - Durham
72 Prebends Field, Durham, DH1 1HJ · 3.8 mi
Entire Electrics - Pity Me
The Barn, Red House Farm, Pity Me, DH1 5RZ · 2.8 mi
Harveys Electrical Engineers Electric Contractors - Chester Le Street
Unit 4 Turn Park Station Road, Chester Le Street, DH3 3DY · 4.4 mi
I C E Electrical - Durham
248 Finchale Road, Durham, DH1 5PR · 3.1 mi
Kevin Jones Electrical Services - Nettlesworth, Chester Le Street
22 Tanmeads, Nettlesworth, Chester Le Street, DH2 3PY · 2.2 mi
L S S Electrical - Pelton Fell, Chester Le Street
22 Fellway, Pelton Fell, Chester Le Street, DH2 2BY · 3.9 mi
Nelson Electrical Services - Brandon, Durham
2 Grey Gables, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8QW · 3.4 mi
Oasis Electrical - Durham
8 Wanless Terrace, Durham, DH1 1RU · 3.3 mi
S C Electrics - Ushaw Moor, Durham
15 Beech Grove, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NR · 2.1 mi
S J Electrical Services - Chester Le Street
33 Hermitage Park, Chester Le Street, DH3 3JZ · 3.9 mi

Plumbers

Plumbers in Witton Gilbert

AJR Plumbing & Heating - South Moor
38 Kielder Dr, South Moor, DH9 6AQ · 4.3 mi
Alan Humble Plumbing & Heating - Durham
5 Elsdon Road, Durham, DH1 5YL · 3.0 mi
Aspect Plumbing & Heating Services - Burnhope, Durham
74 Meadowfield, Burnhope, Durham, DH7 0EL · 2.9 mi
B Rowley - Esh Winning, Durham
50 Rowley Crescent, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9LN · 3.4 mi
Brian Thompson - New Brancepeth, Durham
3 Woodbine Terrace, New Brancepeth, Durham, DH7 7HE · 2.4 mi
C Cooper - Langley Park, Durham
37 Park Drive, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9TE · 1.0 mi
C Osbourne Plumbing & Heating - Newton Hall, Durham
5 Pudsey Court, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5LE · 2.6 mi
Combined Systems - Chester Le Street
23 Conyers Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH2 2HH · 5.0 mi
D Chapman - Lanchester, Durham
8 Southway, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0JL · 4.5 mi
D N S Heating Services - Waterhouses, Durham
12 Ivesley Cottages, Waterhouses, Durham, DH7 9AY · 4.6 mi
D Sterling Plumbing - Great Lumley, Chester Le Street
3 Seven Acres, Great Lumley, Chester Le Street, DH3 4JS · 4.7 mi
D & W Bell - Great Lumley, Chester Le Street
23 Danelaw, Great Lumley, Chester Le Street, DH3 4LU · 4.7 mi
Dyno - Durham
Derwent House Mandalebusiness Park, Durham, DH1 1TH · 4.3 mi
Dyno rod - Durham
Derwent House Unit 4 Mandale Park, Durham, DH1 1TH · 4.3 mi
H Sowerby - Chester Le Street
186 Front Street, Chester Le Street, DH3 3AZ · 4.4 mi
Ken Robinson Plumbing & Central Heating - Great Lumley, Chester Le Street
1 Riding Hill, Great Lumley, Chester Le Street, DH3 4HW · 4.5 mi
P N B Domestic Plumbing - Langley Moor, Durham
18 Langley Crescent, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8LU · 3.3 mi
R F Plumbing - Chester Le Street
13 Caragh Road, Chester Le Street, DH2 3EA · 3.8 mi
R L Plumbing Services - Chester Le Street
8 Pelaw Square, Chester Le Street, DH2 2HA · 4.8 mi
Roy King - Durham
3 St Cuthberts Avenue, Durham, DH1 5EP · 2.1 mi
T W Steam & Heating Services - Rennys Lane, Durham
Unit 7-8b, Rennys Lane, Durham, DH1 2RS · 4.5 mi

Carpenters

Carpenters in Witton Gilbert

A J S The Complete Joinery Service - Durham
169 Bek Road, Durham, DH1 5LH · 2.8 mi
At Black Joinery - Durham
1 Briar Road, Durham, DH1 1NH · 4.8 mi
Dave Slough - Durham
Fallsway, Durham, DH1 1AZ · 4.7 mi
Fishburn D - Durham
6 Blanchland Avenue, Durham, DH1 5XP · 3.2 mi
HC Joinery - Annfield Plain, Stanley
Morrison Industrial Estate North, Unit 17, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7RU · 5.0 mi
Ian Miller Joinery - Chester Le Street
7 Dunvegan Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH2 3HL · 3.8 mi
Join It Joinery - Lanchester, Durham
16 Alderside Crescent, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0PY · 4.5 mi
N D P Joinery Services - Sacriston, Durham
26 Daleside, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6BJ · 1.7 mi
Newman Joinery Services - Durham
1 Moor Crescent, Durham, DH1 1PD · 4.3 mi
Oakridge Joinery - Bearpark, Durham
23 Oakridge Rd, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7LN · 1.7 mi
P L M Home Improvements - Chester Le Street
22 Delaval, Chester Le Street, DH2 2EA · 4.2 mi

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Top Electricians in Witton Gilbert

B F Electrical - Durham
22 Lumley Road, Durham, DH1 5NR
2.8 miles away
Gordon Slater Electrics Ferryhill - Ferryhill
33 Church Lane, Ferryhill, DL17 8LP
8.7 miles away
S Electrical - Ryton
Craigmillar Woodside Road, Ryton, NE40 3BP
12.6 miles away

Top Plumbers in Witton Gilbert

Gordon Heating & Plumbing - Wallsend
534 Station Road North, Wallsend, NE28 8NR
14.5 miles away

Top Carpenters in Witton Gilbert

Mike Wright Joinery & Hardwood Flooring - Heighington Village, Newton Aycliffe
7 Station Road, Heighington Village, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6PW
14.4 miles away
P M Joinery Services - South Shields
2 Rydal Gardens, South Shields, NE34 0EB
14.8 miles away