Postcode DH7 8TR 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 77.0 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 3.1 miles away. There are 2 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 77.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from DH7 8TR.
Brandon & Brancepeth near DH7 8TR 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 3.1 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 8TR postcode area, located within Brandon & Brancepeth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Brandon Primary Academy | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Browney Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH7 8TR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Julies Newsagent | County Durham, DH7 8GD | Walking directions to Julies Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Carr Avenue, County Durham, DH7 8NN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.