Postcode DH7 8SY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.5 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 2.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,741 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.0% 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 per household in Brandon & Brancepeth is £38,396 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH7 8SY.
Brandon & Brancepeth near DH7 8SY 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 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 8SY postcode area, located within Brandon & Brancepeth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | New Brancepeth Primary Academy | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Brandon Primary Academy | Academy converter | N/A |
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.