Postcode DH7 8PY 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 high crime levels, with around 98.7 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 2.9 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 3,710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 74.0% 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 8PY.
Brandon & Brancepeth near DH7 8PY 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 2.9 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 8PY postcode area, located within Brandon & Brancepeth, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 8PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Carr Avenue, County Durham, DH7 8NN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Julies Newsagent | County Durham, DH7 8GD | Walking directions to Julies Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | Commercial Convenience Store | Commercial Street, County Durham, DH7 8PL | Walking directions to Commercial Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.