Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DH7 8PR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH7 8PR.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DH7 8PR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in DH7 8PR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH7 8PR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Brandon Village in Brandon (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Brandon ward and the City of Durham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DH7 8PR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DH7 8PR are sourced from Output Area E00104976 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 8PR. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DH7 8PR is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson29
Shoplifting18
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Brandon Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor

Good1.0 km
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Browney Primary Academy

Good176 pupils1.2 km
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Langley Moor Nursery School

Outstanding49 pupils1.3 km
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Langley Moor Primary School

Good208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Brandon Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Premier - Meadowfield Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Bespoke Deli0.8 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Commercial Convenience Ltd0.2 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Pizza Top0.8 km
  • Tung Fong0.7 km
  • Brandon Chippy0.2 km
  • Cinam Pe Restaurant0.2 km
  • Emmys0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • High View Guest House0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Brandon & Meadowfield Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Brandon Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Brandon United Football Club0.2 km
  • Meadowfield & District Social Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bone Appetit0.5 km
  • Colourful Chameleons1.0 km
  • Gayle's Cuisine0.2 km
  • The New Wok Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham4.1 km
  • Bishop Auckland11.3 km
  • Chester-Le-Street11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Welfare Linden Park0.0 km
  • Carr Avenue-Hawthorn Park0.1 km
  • Welfare Linden Park0.1 km
  • Carr Avenue-Hawthorn Park0.1 km
  • Brandon Lane - Linden Park Junction0.2 km