DH7 8XA is a mixed residential area on Chalfont Way, 0.6km from Sawmills Lane in Brandon (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Brandon ward and the City of Durham constituency.
For families considering a move, DH7 8XA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 8XA are sourced from Output Area E00104967 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALFONT WAY, DH7 8XA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALFONT WAY, DH7 8XA.
297
48
£ 34,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DH7 8XA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 8XA. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 156,000
3 sales · Mean £ 157,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 8XA is moderate at 62 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.
school Local Schools
Brandon Primary Academy
Browney Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
Langley Moor Nursery School
Langley Moor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Brandon Convenience Store0.5 km
- Premier - Meadowfield Convenience Store0.2 km
- Bespoke Deli0.3 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza Top0.3 km
- Brandon Chippy0.5 km
- Cinam Pe Restaurant0.5 km
- Emmys0.4 km
- Tung Fong0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Brandon & Meadowfield Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.3 km
- Brandon Cricket Club0.6 km
- Brandon United Football Club0.5 km
- Meadowfield & District Social Club0.2 km
- The Browney0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bone Appetit0.4 km
- Colourful Chameleons0.6 km
- Gayle's Cuisine0.5 km
- The New Wok Inn0.6 km
- Cafe 220.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- High View Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.2 km
- Bishop Auckland11.0 km
- Chester-Le-Street12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Browney Lane End - Club0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Browney Lane End - Club0.2 km
- Carr Avenue0.2 km
- Browney Lane End - Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DH78XA · Data under Open Government Licence