Postcode DH7 8DZ 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 high crime levels, with around 95.0 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 4.0 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 high crime rate, with approximately 95.0 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 8DZ.
Brandon & Brancepeth near DH7 8DZ 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 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £130,650 in Willington & Hunwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £227,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £126,600 |
| Terraced | 45 | £87,000 |
10 year median price trend in Willington & Hunwick
In the DH7 8DZ 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.
Elected local representatives for DH7 8DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cathy Hunt
Willington & Hunwick - Elected 1 May 2025
Emma Hunt
Willington & Hunwick - 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.