Postcode DH7 7HB is located in a rural town, within the Brandon ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor is £41,601 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 3.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor is £41,601 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 7HB.
Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor near DH7 7HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Brandon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £409,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £257,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £130,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £105,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brandon
In the DH7 7HB postcode area, located within Esh Winning & Ushaw Moor, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 7HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dhillon Village Store | 4 Jubilee Close, Durham, DH7 7JN | Walking directions to Dhillon Village Store |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH7 7HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan Elmer
Brandon - Elected 1 May 2025
Priscilla Anne Bowen Elmer
Brandon - Elected 1 May 2025
Mary Kelly Foy
City of Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.