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Brandon & Brancepeth

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About

Brandon & Brancepeth is a small area in County Durham, located just west of Durham city. The area is known for its mix of rural and suburban landscapes, with open fields and woodland alongside residential developments. The River Wear runs nearby, adding to the natural scenery. Brandon has a local shopping area and amenities, while Brancepeth is quieter, with a historic village feel.

Brancepeth is home to Brancepeth Castle, a notable landmark with medieval origins, surrounded by parkland. The area has strong ties to mining history, with former collieries shaping its past. Walking routes and green spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities, connecting residents to the surrounding countryside. Public transport links make it accessible to Durham and nearby towns.

Area overview

On average Brandon & Brancepeth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 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 of residents in Brandon & Brancepeth is £34,400 per year. There are 1 schools in Brandon & Brancepeth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 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£219,000
Flats2£76,500
Semi-Detached18£138,225
Terraced19£110,000

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

DH78AR

Briar Avenue

DH78DB

Scripton Gill Road

DH78GD

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78PH

Brandon Lane

DH78PP

Brandon Lane

DH78QJ

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78SD

South View

DH78AP

Briar Avenue

DH78PQ

Brandon Lane

DH78PX

Linden Park

DH78RA

Commercial Street

DH78RX

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78SA

Browney Lane

DH78SN

Oakgreen Flats

DH78UF

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78XE

Stanhope Close

DH78EB

Scripton Lane

DH78RZ

Dorlonco Villas

DH78SE

Central Avenue

DH78UW

Cavendish Court

DH78EG

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78NL

Carr Avenue

DH78QY

Tiree Close

DH78AH

Willow Close

DH78PA

Maple Court

DH78SG

West View

DH78ST

Pit Lane

DH78TA

Brandon Lane

DH78UD

Lexington Court

DH78UP

Arundel Way

DH78DE

The Village

DH78DL

Wolsingham Road

DH78PG

Brandon Lane

DH78SZ

Brandon Lane

DH78AN

Cypress Court

DH78AY

Dominion Road

DH78BL

Rushey Gill

DH78NJ

Leesfield Road

DH78SL

Midhill Close

DH78SH

Brandon Lane

DH78EL

The Village

DH78EN

Durham Road

DH78LQ

Angus Street

DH78SB

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78AD

Briar Avenue

DH78DS

Morley Lane

DH78DW

Morley Lane

DH78SW

Palm Lea

DH78NU

Lowland Road

DH78PT

Holly Park

DH78QL

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78SX

North End

DH78NY

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78AG

St Brandon's Grove

DH78EA

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78NT

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78QU

High Shaws

DH78SP

Palm Lea

DH78TU

Brancepeth View

DH78TW

Brandon & Brancepeth

DH78XB

Forest View

DH78UL

Cavendish Court

DH78UU

Penryn Way

DH78RB

Station Avenue

DH78AW

Briar Avenue

DH78DR

Cavendish Court

DH78PW

Carr Avenue

DH78QF

Hawthorn Park

DH78QS

Hemmel Courts

DH78QW

Station Avenue

DH78QX

Brockwell Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.