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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 78 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
78
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
41.54(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.49(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.43(+9%)
Public order
6.83(-17%)
Other theft
4.92(-18%)
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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Brandon & Brancepeth area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,500 up to £550,000.

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
Terraced20£115,000
Detached17£213,000
Semi-Detached22£125,000
Flats4£76,500

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

DH78SR

Pine Lea

DH78SP

Poplar Lea

DH78AT

Fir Avenue

DH78QF

Hawthorne Park

DH78DL

Railway Cottages

DH78EB

Scripton Lane

DH78DR

Cavendish Court

DH78QZ

Deerness Court

DH78NL

Carr Avenue

DH78QE

Holly Park

DH78TA

Brandon Lane

DH78NW

Lowland Road

DH78UR

Frensham Way

DH78AN

Cypress Court

DH78SA

Burnigill

DH78BH

Scripton Gill

DH78PR

Brandon Lane

DH78PL

Commercial Street

DH78XE

Stanhope Close

DH78UU

Penryn Way

DH78UF

Roman Road

DH78SJ

Brandon Lane

DH78BB

Clover Laid

DL159AT

Wolsingham Road

DH78TG

Murrayfield Drive

DH78GD

Brandon

DH78QG

Carr Avenue

DH78AZ

Hazel Avenue

DH78TR

Middle Grove

DL159AP

Sandy Lonnen

DH78PH

Brandon Lane

DH78EE

Church Square

DH78RW

High Meadows

DH78RX

Old Gardens

DH78SZ

Brandon Lane

DH78QJ

Commercial Square

DH78TD

Camberley Drive

DH78DS

Morley Lane

DH78DE

Wolsingham Road

DH78UW

Cavendish Court

DH78EF

Scripton Lane

DH78BN

Dove Close

DH78SU

Brandon Lane

DH78DB

Scripton Gill Road

DH78QH

Victoria Avenue

DH78XF

Alston Way

DH78AX

Dominion Road

DH78TJ

Alder Park

DH78QP

Red Ridges

DH78DT

Durham Road

DH78AQ

White Cedars

DH78PT

Holly Park

DH78DD

Rectory Cottages

DH78SL

Midhill Close

DH78AE

Moor Edge

DH78EP

Goodwell Lea

DH78SD

South View

DH78XG

Allendale Road

DH78PP

High Croft

DH78ST

Pit Lane

DH78TF

Beechcroft Avenue

DH78UT

Arundel Way

DH78PY

Redwood Flats

DH78SF

South View

DH78AL

Briar Avenue

DH78TU

Brancepeth View

DH78NG

Leesfield Drive

DH78PQ

The Riggs

DH78AD

Briar Avenue

DH78AJ

Briar Avenue

DH78SB

Burnigill

DH78EN

Goodwell Lea

DH78UD

Lexington Court

DH78EL

The Village

DH78RB

Market Place

DH78XB

Forest View

DH78TY

Deerness Heights

DH78PS

Brandon Lane

DH78DW

Morley Lane

DH78PJ

Commercial Street

DH78UJ

Morley Wood Close

DH78XA

Chalfont Way

DH78QQ

Station Avenue

DH78TQ

Deerness Heights

DH78DP

Morley Lane

DH78NH

Sawmill Lane

DH78BD

Carvis Close

DH78BE

Black Thorn Close

DH78EW

The Forge

DH78BL

Rushey Gill

DH78TT

Brancepeth View

DH78UE

Alfreton Close

DH78PZ

Redwood Flats

DH78TW

Laburnum Park

DH78DH

Foxes Row

DH78QR

Stack Garth

DH78QT

High Shaws

DH78BQ

Scripton Gill

DH78BJ

Leesfield Drive

DH78QY

Tiree Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.