Postcode DH7 8HY is located in a rural town, within the Brandon ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor is £69,424 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 2.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Addison Park.
Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor is £69,424 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 8HY.
Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor near DH7 8HY 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Addison Park | Small | Walking directions to Addison Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Brandon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 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 | 25 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £73,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £139,225 |
| Terraced | 35 | £106,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brandon
In the DH7 8HY postcode area, located within Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 8HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Meadowfield Convenience Store | 15 Frederick Street North, Durham, DH7 8NB | Walking directions to Meadowfield Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Frederick Street North, County Durham, DH7 8ND | Walking directions to Londis |
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.