Merlin Court, Esh Winning, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH7 9JT.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Merlin Court, Esh Winning, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Mar 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £265,750. Recorded sale prices on Merlin Court range from £195,000 to £365,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Merlin Court compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merlin Court has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DH7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £265,750 | 17 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Merlin Court
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Merlin Court DH7 9JT | 17 Mar 2021 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Merlin Court DH7 9JT | 12 Mar 2021 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Merlin Court DH7 9JT | 19 Oct 2018 | £218,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Merlin Court DH7 9JT | 4 Feb 2016 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Merlin Court
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esh Winning Academy 287 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham 132 pupils | Other independent school | 4–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village 203 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School 98 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Langley Park Primary School 183 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Larks Hill - Merlin court (W-bound, Woodlands Road) 1 min walk
- Larks Hill - Merlin court (E-bound, Woodlands Road) 1 min walk
- The Oaks (NE-bound, Ridding Road) 2 min walk
- The Oaks (SW-bound, Ridding Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Browney House Surgery
Front Street, Langley Park, Durham · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Esh Winning · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Esh Winning · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Quebec Street · 2.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ushaw Moor · 2.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Esh Winning Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Station Avenue (dental Surgery) · 0.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 903 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,818 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merlin Court
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.9% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 34.7% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.7% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.3% | 26.7% |
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 20.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 43% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.6% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.7% | 25.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 22.1% | 24.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.6% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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