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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

DH78SW

Palm Lea

DH78AR

Grove Road

DH78UL

Cavendish Court

DH78AB

Sawmill Lane

DH78QD

Lime Park

DH78TL

Beech Park

DH78SN

Oakgreen Flats

DH78QW

Grey Gables

DH78RZ

Dorlonco Villas

DH78LQ

Sleetburn Lane

DH77JP

Alum Waters

DH78BA

Croft Rigg

DH78DU

Stockley Grove

DH78AH

Willow Close

DH78UN

North End

DH78DZ

The Village

DH78SE

Central Avenue

DH78DJ

Wolsingham Road

DH78NQ

Leesfield Gardens

DH78RU

The Terrace

DH78SX

Stobb House View

DH78NF

Station Road

DH78DQ

Durham Road

DH78PA

Maple Court

DH78PG

Brandon Lane

DH78NJ

Leesfield Road

DL167RB

Willington & Hunwick

DH78TS

Brancepeth View

DH78NU

St Andrews Square

DH78QS

Hemmel Court

DH78SY

North End

DH78PW

Oak Tree Mews

DH78BG

Bell Meadow

DH78BP

Briar Avenue

DH78UQ

Dunelm Court

DH78TN

Cherry Park

DH78AF

Acorn Place

DH78TX

Deerness Heights

DH78EG

Willington & Hunwick

DH78QX

Brockwell Court

DH78UB

Shaftsbury Drive

DH78UG

Winchester Drive

DH78QU

High Shaws

DH78NN

Lowland Road

DH78UP

Chalfont Way

DH78EH

Willington & Hunwick

DH78ED

Peppermires

DH78SS

Pear Lea

DH78DA

Brandon

DH78AY

Dominion Road

DH78NS

Sawmills Lane

DH78EQ

Scripton Lane

DH78TH

Alder Park

DH78SQ

North View

DH78DG

The Village

DH78TE

Ashbrook Close

DH78AP

Grove Road

DH78SG

West View

DH78SH

Brandon Lane

DH78EA

Willington & Hunwick

DH78AW

Grove Road

DH78PX

Linden Park

DH78NT

Brandon

DH78UZ

Brecken Way

DH78AG

St Brandons Grove

DH78AU

Elm Avenue

DH78NY

Brandon

DH78QL

Grey Ridges

DH78RA

St Agathas Close

DH78QN

Red Courts

DH78DF

The Village

Data Sources

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