Is DH8 7RN a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

61 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DH8 7RN. Most common: Shoplifting.

Shoplifting
27
Violence & sexual offences
21
Anti-social behaviour
3
Possession of weapons
2
Other crime
2
Criminal damage & arson
1
Drugs
1
Other theft
1

House prices

£138,148

Average price in County Durham (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 7.0% year on year.

Terraced
£114,222
Semi-detached
£138,892
Detached
£236,657
Flat / maisonette
£77,271

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DH8 7RN specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near DH8 7RN on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DH8 7RN on Check Food Hygiene

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