Area Info for Witton Gilbert (Durham)

Witton Gilbert (Durham, UK)

Witton Gilbert is a village located in County Durham, England. It is situated near the city of Durham, offering a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities. The village is known for its historical significance and community atmosphere.

History and Heritage

Witton Gilbert has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The village features historical buildings and landmarks, including the remains of Witton Gilbert Hall, which was once a notable estate in the area. The village's history is closely linked to the development of the surrounding region and its agricultural roots.

Community and Amenities

The village has a close-knit community with local amenities such as a primary school, a pub, and small shops. It also benefits from nearby recreational areas and green spaces, making it a desirable location for residents seeking a peaceful environment with easy access to Durham city.

Transport and Accessibility

Witton Gilbert is well-connected by road and public transport. It is accessible via local bus services that link it to Durham and other nearby towns. The village's proximity to major roads facilitates travel to larger cities and regions.

Natural Environment

The area surrounding Witton Gilbert features scenic countryside, woodland, and farmland. It offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring nature, contributing to its appeal as a rural community.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Witton Gilbert Primary School0.37 miles
Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF
Fyndoune Community College0.58 miles
Findon Hill, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6LU
THE Sacriston Primary School0.68 miles
Witton Road, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LQ
St Bede's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sacriston1.01 miles
Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6AB
Bearpark Primary School1.45 miles
Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AU
Nettlesworth Primary School1.66 miles
Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3PF
Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise1.77 miles
Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NG
Langley Park Primary School1.83 miles
Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9XN
Framwellgate Moor Primary School1.89 miles
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BG
Framwellgate School Durham1.89 miles
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ
St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham2.05 miles
Carrhouse Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5LZ
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ushaw Moor2.09 miles
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7 7LF
Silver Tree Primary School2.09 miles
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF
Edmondsley Primary School2.12 miles
Edmondsley, Durham, DH7 6DU
Durham Trinity School & Sports College2.17 miles
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School2.28 miles
Langley Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5LP
Health
Clinic
Sacriston Surgery0.90 miles
Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6JW
Bearpark Medical Centre1.63 miles
Victor Terrace, Bearpark, Durham, County Durham, DH7 7DG
Framwellgate Moor Medical Centre1.76 miles
Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5BL
Chastleton Surgery1.86 miles
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5BH
Ushaw Moor Surgery2.14 miles
Millyard House, Cochrane Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7 7QH
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Durham]2.87 miles
Unit 2, 1-4 North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SH
Cestria Health Centre - EYELID CLINIC3.36 miles
Whitehill Way, Chester le Street,, DH2 3DJ
Cestria Health Centre - Hearing Clinic3.36 miles
Whitehill Way, Chester le Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 3DJ
Cestria Health Centre3.36 miles
Whitehill Way, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 3DJ
Cestria Health Centre - Podiatry Clinic3.36 miles
Whitehill Way, Chester le Street,,, DH2 3DJ
Simon Berry Optometrist - Hearingcare Clinic3.85 miles
41a Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate,, DH1 2HX
Appletree3.87 miles
Back Frederick Street North, Meadowfield, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NT
Esh Winning Surgery3.89 miles
Mckenzie House, Newhouse Road, Esh Winning, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9LA
Meadowfield Surgery4.04 miles
Sawmills Lane, Meadowfield, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NH
Great Lumley Surgery4.05 miles
Lombard Place, Great Lumley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 4LE
Specsavers Hearcare - Codurha (Chester Le Street)4.13 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 66 Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3BD
GP
Dr Walton & Partners0.90 miles
Front Street, Sacriston, Co. Durham, DH7 6JW
Dunelm Medical Practice - Bearpark1.63 miles
1 Victor Terrace, Bearpark, Durham, Durham, DH7 7DG
Browney House Surgery1.69 miles
Front Street, Langley Park, County Durham, DH7 9YT
Dunelm Medical Practice - Framwellgate Moor1.76 miles
50 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, Durham, DH1 5BL
Dr Murray & Partners1.84 miles
Rear Church Street, Langley Park, Co Durham, Durham, Durham, DH7 9XD
Chastleton Medical Group1.86 miles
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Co. Durham, DH1 5BH
Dr Murray & Partners2.14 miles
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7QH
Claypath and University Medical Group, Claypath Medical Centre3.15 miles
26 Gilesgate, Durham, Co Durham, DH1 1QW
Cestria Health Centre3.36 miles
Whitehill Way, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 3DJ
Claypath and University Medical Group, University Health Centre3.44 miles
Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham, Co Durham, DH1 3JX
The Haven Surgery3.52 miles
The Haven, Burnhope, Co Durham, DH7 0BD
Dunelm Medical Practice - Gilesgate3.62 miles
Sunderland Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 2QG
Middle Chare medical Group - Gardiner Crescent Surgery3.65 miles
Gardiner Crescent Surgery, 21 Gardiner Crescent, Pelton Fell, Chester le street, Durham, DH2 2NJ
Brandon Lane Surgery3.66 miles
Brandon Lane Surgery, Stack Garth, Brandon, Co. Durham, DH7 8SJ
Dr Wheatley & Partners3.68 miles
Craghead Road, Pelton Fell, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham, DH2 2NH
Dr Murray & Partners3.89 miles
Mackenzie House, Newhouse Road, Esh Winning, DH7 9LA, Durham, DH7 9LA
Hospital
Lanchester Road Hospital0.85 miles
Lanchester Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5RD
University Hospital Of North Durham1.92 miles
North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of North Durham1.92 miles
University Hospital Of Durham, Dryburn Hospital, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
Chester Le Street Hospital3.75 miles
Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AT
Spire Washington Hospital5.75 miles
Picktree Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9JZ
Queen Elizabeth Hospital9.33 miles
Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SX
Shotley Bridge Hospital9.51 miles
Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0NB
Bensham Hospital9.56 miles
Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4YL
Dunston Hill Hospital9.72 miles
Dunston Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9QT
Bishop Auckland Hospital10.62 miles
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
Auckland Park Hospital, Bishop Auckland10.69 miles
Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6AE
Hopewood Park10.80 miles
Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0NB
Sunderland Royal Hospital10.95 miles
Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP
Sunderland Eye Infirmary11.43 miles
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, SR2 9HP
Diabetes Centre11.59 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
The Royal Victoria Infirmary11.99 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Pharmacy
Boots0.90 miles
The Health Centre, Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6JW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.68 miles
40 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9SA
Leak Chemists1.72 miles
29-29a Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5EE
Boots1.91 miles
Unit B Arnison Retail Park, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5GB
Sainsbury's Pharmacy1.97 miles
J Sainsbury Supermarket, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DH1 5GD
W Smith (Durham) Ltd2.03 miles
Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, DH7 7LD
Smith W (Durham) Ltd2.24 miles
55 Carr House Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5LT
Boots2.87 miles
5a-6 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH
Boots3.00 miles
2 - 5 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.15 miles
25 Gilesgate, Gilesgate,, DH1 1QW
Boots3.36 miles
Cestria Health Centre, Whitehill Way, Chester Le Street, DH2 3DJ
Lloydspharmacy3.56 miles
Manchester House, Commercial Street, Brandon, DH7 8PL
Pelton Fell Pharmacy3.61 miles
Fell Road, Pelton Fell, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 2NR
Whitfield M Ltd3.78 miles
34 Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, Co Durham, DH1 2LG
Smith W (Durham) Ltd3.89 miles
1 New House Road, Esh Winning, DH7 9JU
Tesco Extra3.99 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Rennys Lane, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham, Tyne and Wear, DH1 2XQ
Leisure
Park
SACRISTON WOOD1.56 miles
PITY ME CARRS1.83 miles
DAISY HILL1.88 miles
FLASS VALE2.43 miles
WALDRIDGE FELL2.47 miles
LOW NEWTON JUNCTION2.86 miles
DURHAM CASTLE AND CATHEDRAL3.15 miles
CONG BURN WOOD3.45 miles
OLD DURHAM GARDENS (Grade II Listed)3.85 miles
SOUTH STANLEY WOODS4.24 miles
LUMLEY CASTLE (Grade II Listed)4.53 miles
CHAPMAN'S WELL4.61 miles
STEELY HILL4.67 miles
BURN HALL (Grade II Listed)4.76 miles
EASTFIELDS/ WESTFIELDS4.98 miles
CROXDALE HALL (Grade II* Listed)5.22 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Sacriston (Express)0.86 miles
Front St, Sacriston, County Durham, DH7 6JT
Front Street Convenience Store0.89 miles
59 Front Street, Sacriston, County Durham DH7 6JW
Costcutter Durham0.90 miles
79 Front Street, Durham, DH7 6JW
Co-op Durham1.64 miles
Bear Park, DH7 7AA
Tanhills Post Office1.68 miles
Tanhills, Kimblesworth, Chester le Street County Durham DH2 3PA
SPAR Langley Park1.68 miles
37-38, Front Street, Durham, DH7 9SA
Nisa Local1.72 miles
32 Front St, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5EE
Framwellgate Convenience Store1.72 miles
32 Front Street, Framwell Moor, County Durham, DH1 5EE
Co-op Durham1.73 miles
Langley Park, DH7 9XE
Sainsbury's Framwellgate Local1.76 miles
26 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5EJ
Co-op Durham1.82 miles
Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5AP
Co-op Durham1.87 miles
Quebec Street, DH7 9UU
M&S Arnison Centre Durham1.91 miles
Unit A Arnison Retail Park, Pity Me, DH1 5GB
Sainsbury's Durham1.99 miles
Unit K, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5GD
ASDA Living Durham2.02 miles
Abbey Road, Durham, DH1 5GF
R & B Convenience Store2.10 miles
Broom Lane, Ushawmoor Co Durham DH7 7LQ
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport16.24 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport21.89 miles
Leeds Bradford International Airport64.82 miles
Bus Stop
White Tun PH (S)0.21 miles
White Tun PH (N)0.22 miles
Glendenning Arms (E)0.28 miles
School (E)0.32 miles
Glendenning Arms (W)0.34 miles
War Memorial (S)0.35 miles
School (SW)0.36 miles
Rose Lea Turning Circle (S)0.38 miles
War Memorial (N)0.38 miles
Travellers Rest (W)0.47 miles
Findon Lodge (NW)0.54 miles
Findon Lodge (SE)0.54 miles
Travellers Rest (E)0.55 miles
Findon Hilltop (SE)0.60 miles
Fultons Garage (SW)0.60 miles
Findon Hilltop (NW)0.61 miles
Ferry Port
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal14.71 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal15.19 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal15.48 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side22.20 miles
Transporter Bridge South Side22.22 miles
Railway Station
Durham Rail Station2.69 miles
Chester-le-Street Rail Station3.90 miles
Dunston Rail Station9.91 miles
Heworth Rail Station10.43 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station10.51 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station10.51 miles
Metrocentre Rail Station10.60 miles
Newcastle Rail Station11.18 miles
Blaydon Rail Station11.47 miles
Seaham Rail Station11.50 miles
Manors Rail Station11.51 miles
Wolsingham Rail Station11.54 miles
Sunderland Rail Station11.97 miles
St Peters Rail Station12.17 miles
Shildon Rail Station12.48 miles
Brockley Whins Rail Station12.50 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DH7 6R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment665
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
43, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£206,000
2024-12-16
detached
freehold
26, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£66,000
2024-02-29
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2020-06-05   £55,000
Sold 2013-10-17   £50,000
Sold 2010-08-19   £56,000
FYNDOUNE MEWS
HARTSIDE
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH1 5RJ		£665,000
2024-02-28
semidetached
freehold
31, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£100,000
2023-12-19
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-03-01   £88,000
33, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£110,000
2023-07-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-06-21   £100,000
HARTSIDE HOUSE
HARTSIDE
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH1 5RH		£975,000
2023-05-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-05-11   £945,000
Sold 2015-06-26   £940,000
Sold 2010-11-26   £710,000
9 TRINTY MEWS, TROUTS LANE

DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH1 5RQ		£220,000
2023-03-03
otherPropertyType
freehold
96, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£315,000
2022-07-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-02-12   £190,000
1, HARTSIDE COTTAGES

DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH1 5RQ		£250,000
2022-03-31
terraced
freehold
45, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£225,000
2021-12-03
detached
freehold
BACK LODGE (2), TROUTS LANE

DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH1 5RQ		£356,000
2021-09-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-05-11   £125,000
Sold 2017-08-01   £67,000
RED HOUSE FARM
HARTSIDE
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH1 5RJ		£950,000
2021-04-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
5, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£86,000
2020-03-27
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-10-16   £94,000
29, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£87,000
2019-12-12
terraced
freehold
35, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£170,000
2019-08-05
detached
freehold
31, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£182,000
2019-05-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-03-16   £175,000
Sold 2014-10-31   £182,000
3, HARTSIDE COTTAGES

DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH1 5RQ		£245,000
2019-05-16
terraced
freehold
90, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£192,000
2018-12-03
detached
freehold
25, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£168,000
2018-07-20
semidetached
freehold
32, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£85,000
2018-02-21
semidetached
freehold
27, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£177,500
2017-11-17
semidetached
freehold
38, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£114,000
2017-10-02
semidetached
freehold
23, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£55,000
2017-02-23
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2014-01-22   £55,000
34, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£88,500
2015-10-26
semidetached
freehold
28, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£78,500
2015-08-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2014-12-16   £75,000
35, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£78,000
2015-05-08
semidetached
freehold
21, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£145,000
2014-07-18
semidetached
freehold
1, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£107,950
2013-05-09
semidetached
freehold
2, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£130,000
2011-03-18
semidetached
freehold
62, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£172,000
2010-04-30
semidetached
freehold
82, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£239,950
2009-11-19
detached
freehold
86, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
COUNTY DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£195,000
2009-06-11
detached
freehold
92, BROOKSIDE
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
DURHAM
DH7 6RU		£200,000
2008-03-13
detached
freehold
36, WATERSON CRESCENT
WITTON GILBERT
DURHAM
DURHAM
DH7 6SH		£111,000
2008-02-22
semidetached
freehold
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