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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

DH78RU

The Terrace

DH78AR

Grove Road

DH78PH

Brandon Lane

DH78QJ

Commercial Square

DH78AP

Grove Road

DH78PQ

The Riggs

DH78PX

Linden Park

DH78RX

Old Gardens

DH78SA

Burnigill

DH78SN

Oakgreen Flats

DH78UF

Roman Road

DH78DB

Scripton Gill Road

DH78GD

Brandon

DH78PP

High Croft

DH78SD

South View

DH78RA

St Agathas Close

DH78XE

Stanhope Close

DH78EB

Scripton Lane

DH78SE

Central Avenue

DH78UW

Cavendish Court

DH78RZ

Dorlonco Villas

DH78EG

Willington & Hunwick

DH78NL

Carr Avenue

DH78QY

Tiree Close

DH78AH

Willow Close

DH78ST

Pit Lane

DH78TA

Brandon Lane

DH78UD

Lexington Court

DH78UP

Chalfont Way

DH78PG

Brandon Lane

DH78SZ

Brandon Lane

DH78PA

Maple Court

DH78SG

West View

DH78DE

Wolsingham Road

DH78DL

Railway Cottages

DH78BL

Rushey Gill

DH78NJ

Leesfield Road

DH78SL

Midhill Close

DH78AN

Cypress Court

DH78AY

Dominion Road

DH78SH

Brandon Lane

DH78LQ

Sleetburn Lane

DH78EN

Goodwell Lea

DH78SB

Burnigill

DH78AD

Briar Avenue

DH78DW

Morley Lane

DH78QL

Grey Ridges

DH78SW

Palm Lea

DH78SX

Stobb House View

DH78DS

Morley Lane

DH78NU

St Andrews Square

DH78PT

Holly Park

DH78AG

St Brandons Grove

DH78NT

Brandon

DH78TW

Laburnum Park

DH78XB

Forest View

DH78EA

Willington & Hunwick

DH78NY

Brandon

DH78QU

High Shaws

DH78SP

Poplar Lea

DH78TU

Brancepeth View

DH78UL

Cavendish Court

DH78UU

Penryn Way

DH78AW

Grove Road

DH78DR

Cavendish Court

DH78QF

Hawthorne Park

DH78QW

Grey Gables

DH78RB

Market Place

DH78PW

Oak Tree Mews

DH78QS

Hemmel Court

DH78QX

Brockwell Court

Data Sources

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