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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, about 33% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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

Median price£132,975
Price per sq ft£165
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £190K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £132,975 (about £165 per square foot) in Brandon & Brancepeth area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brandon & Brancepeth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£248,750£206
Semi-Detached30£127,500£158
Terraced21£106,000£120
Flats3£75,000£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brandon & Brancepeth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandon & Brancepeth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£83,000£71,000
2017£171,500£105,500£83,250
2018£169,975£106,000£72,250
2019£195,000£100,000£69,750
2020£241,000£100,000£96,500
2021£230,000£112,000£92,500
2022£230,000£131,500£98,000
2023£205,000£137,000£90,750
2024£249,975£133,000£95,000
2025£219,000£125,000£110,000
2026£362,500£132,975£98,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandon & Brancepeth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brandon & Brancepeth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159£95£75
2017£176£126£87
2018£155£125£73
2019£186£113£77
2020£191£126£123
2021£166£141£103
2022£201£164£107
2023£198£163£98
2024£203£163£102
2025£198£139£118
2026£191£176£104
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brandon & Brancepeth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.