Postcode DH7 8LQ 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.7 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 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,279 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 212 ft away from DH7 8LQ.
Brandon & Brancepeth near DH7 8LQ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Brandon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £69,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £140,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £121,000 |
10 years price trend in Brandon
In the DH7 8LQ postcode area, located within Brandon & Brancepeth, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.