Whitburn Close, Langley Park, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH7 9UZ.
At a glance
4 property sales on Whitburn Close, Langley Park, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 31 Mar 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £211,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Whitburn Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Whitburn Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DH7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £211,500 | 31 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Whitburn Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Whitburn Close DH7 9UZ | 31 Mar 2025 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Whitburn Close DH7 9UZ | 5 Dec 2023 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Whitburn Close DH7 9UZ | 6 Aug 2021 | £190,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Whitburn Close DH7 9UZ | 27 Apr 2018 | £176,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Whitburn Close DH7 9UZ | 23 Feb 2018 | £170,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Whitburn Close | £170,000 (Feb 2018) → £176,000 (Apr 2018) → £250,000 (Mar 2025) | +47% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Whitburn Close
Crime
29 crimes were reported within about a mile of Whitburn Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Whitburn Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Lower River Wear Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Whitburn Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Park Primary School 183 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School 98 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village 203 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery 201 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor 98 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.1 mi |
| Durham Academy 405 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 2.1 mi |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham 132 pupils | Other independent school | 4–16 | Report | 2.1 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Durham station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk
- Chester-le-Street station 5.7 mi · 1 hr 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Finings Avenue (W-bound, Low Moor Road) 1 min walk
- Finings Avenue (E-bound, Low Moor Road) 1 min walk
- Clifford Street (W-bound, Low Moor Road) 3 min walk
- Clifford Street (E-bound, Low Moor Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Browney House Surgery
Front Street, Langley Park, Durham · 0.5 mi - Dunelm Medical Practice
Kelvin House, 1-2 Victor Terrace, Durham · 2.1 mi - The Haven Surgery
The Haven, Burnhope, Durham · 2.2 mi - Sacriston Medical Centre
Front Street, Sacriston, Durham · 2.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 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: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 638 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,382 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
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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