Postcode DH7 8BQ is located in a rural town, within the Brandon ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Brandon & Brancepeth area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brandon & Brancepeth is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,448 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Brandon & Brancepeth is £34,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 8BQ.
Brandon & Brancepeth near DH7 8BQ 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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £138,450 in Brandon area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,500 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £249,975 |
| Flats | 4 | £73,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £140,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £116,500 |
10 year median price trend in Brandon
In the DH7 8BQ postcode area, located within Brandon & Brancepeth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Brandon Primary Academy | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Browney Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 8BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Julies Newsagent | County Durham, DH7 8GD | Walking directions to Julies Newsagent |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Carr Avenue, County Durham, DH7 8NN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.