Postcode DH7 8SF 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.1 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 2.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Addison Park.
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 116.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from DH7 8SF.
Brandon & Brancepeth near DH7 8SF 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Addison Park | Small | Walking directions to Addison Park |
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 8SF 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 8SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Frederick Street North, County Durham, DH7 8ND | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Meadowfield Convenience Store | 15 Frederick Street North, Durham, DH7 8NB | Walking directions to Meadowfield Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Carr Avenue, County Durham, DH7 8NN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.