Postcode DH7 8DG is located in a rural village, within the Willington & Hunwick ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Brandon & Brancepeth area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brandon & Brancepeth is £38,396 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 4.2 miles away.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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 per household in Brandon & Brancepeth is £38,396 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from DH7 8DG.
Brandon & Brancepeth near DH7 8DG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durham located about 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 in Willington & Hunwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £254,995 |
| Flats | 1 | £78,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £149,995 |
| Terraced | 50 | £91,000 |
10 year median price trend in Willington & Hunwick
In the DH7 8DG postcode area, located within Brandon & Brancepeth, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.