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Brandon & Brancepeth

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About

The Brandon & Brancepeth area sits west of Durham city, encompassing former mining villages and agricultural land along the River Wear. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields, woodland, and the prominent presence of the A690 road. The settlements, including Brandon and Meadowfield, are largely residential with local services, reflecting the area's transition from its industrial past.

A key landmark is Brancepeth Castle, a substantial medieval fortress with later modifications, set within its own estate. The area contains several reclaimed green spaces, such as those around the Brandon Pit heap, now offering walking routes. The Brandon Lane Nature Reserve provides a tract of wetland and grassland habitat amidst the more developed parts of the locality.

Area overview

On average Brandon & Brancepeth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brandon & Brancepeth is £38,396 per year. There are 1 schools in Brandon & Brancepeth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brandon & Brancepeth is home to around 7,319 people, with a population density of about 348.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brandon & Brancepeth Population
7,319
Population density
348.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.86(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.76(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.97(-17%)
Public order
6.15(-30%)
Burglary
4.37(-12%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,909
94.42%
Other White
157
2.15%
African
42
0.57%
Other Asian
38
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.45%
Total population: 7,317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,537
25%
No qualifications
1,476
24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,051
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
917
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
635
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 6,149

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,093
30.88%
Owns with a mortgage
865
24.44%
Social rents from council
608
17.18%
Other social rented
556
15.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
352
9.95%
Total households: 3,539

Property prices in Brandon & Brancepeth

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Brandon & Brancepeth area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,500 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brandon & Brancepeth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brandon & Brancepeth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£209,000
Flats2£76,500
Semi-Detached19£138,000
Terraced16£108,000

10 years median price trend in Brandon & Brancepeth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandon & Brancepeth.

All postcodes in Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78EL

The Village

DH78TD

Camberley Drive

DH78TN

Cherry Park

DH78AQ

White Cedars

DH78UT

Arundel Way

DH78ED

Peppermires

DH78PJ

Commercial Street

DH78QR

Stack Garth

DH78SJ

Brandon Lane

DH78TR

Middle Grove

DH78BA

Croft Rigg

DH78PR

Brandon Lane

DH78SQ

North View

DH78EP

Goodwell Lea

DH78PS

Brandon Lane

DH78BQ

Scripton Gill

DH78DU

Stockley Grove

DH78AJ

Briar Avenue

DH78XG

Allendale Road

DH78QQ

Station Avenue

DH78TQ

Deerness Heights

DH78UQ

Dunelm Court

DH78AL

Briar Avenue

DH78EF

Scripton Lane

DH78TG

Murrayfield Drive

DH78AT

Fir Avenue

DH78EE

Church Square

DH78SY

North End

DH78AF

Acorn Place

DH78BB

Clover Laid

DH78BE

Black Thorn Close

DH78PY

Redwood Flats

DH78SU

Brandon Lane

DH78QN

Red Courts

DH77JP

Alum Waters

DH78BN

Dove Close

DH78DF

The Village

DH78SS

Pear Lea

DH78DT

Durham Road

DH78SR

Pine Lea

DH78UB

Shaftsbury Drive

DH78UR

Frensham Way

DH78UZ

Brecken Way

DH78AE

Moor Edge

DH78AU

Elm Avenue

DH78AZ

Hazel Avenue

DH78NH

Sawmill Lane

DH78NS

Sawmills Lane

DH78NW

Lowland Road

DH78QE

Holly Park

DH78AX

Dominion Road

DH78QD

Lime Park

DH78UE

Alfreton Close

DL159AT

Wolsingham Road

DH78DP

Morley Lane

DL159AP

Sandy Lonnen

DH78DG

The Village

DH78SF

South View

DH78UJ

Morley Wood Close

DH78DD

Rectory Cottages

DH78TE

Ashbrook Close

DH78TY

Deerness Heights

DH78DQ

Durham Road

DH78DZ

The Village

DH78EQ

Scripton Lane

DH78EW

The Forge

DH78QP

Red Ridges

DH78QT

High Shaws

DH78XA

Chalfont Way

DH78BP

Briar Avenue

DH78DH

Foxes Row

DH78QG

Carr Avenue

DH78TL

Beech Park

DH78BH

Scripton Gill

DH78QZ

Deerness Court

DH78TJ

Alder Park

DH78TX

Deerness Heights

DH78UG

Winchester Drive

DH78RW

High Meadows

DH78AB

Sawmill Lane

DH78NG

Leesfield Drive

DH78TF

Beechcroft Avenue

DH78TT

Brancepeth View

DH78NN

Lowland Road

DH78NQ

Leesfield Gardens

DH78TS

Brancepeth View

DH78XF

Alston Way

DH78BJ

Leesfield Drive

DH78PZ

Redwood Flats

DH78TH

Alder Park

DH78UN

North End

DH78BG

Bell Meadow

DH78EH

Willington & Hunwick

DH78DA

Brandon

DH78PL

Commercial Street

DL167RB

Willington & Hunwick

DH78BD

Carvis Close

DH78DJ

Wolsingham Road

DH78NF

Station Road

DH78QH

Victoria Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.