DH7 8AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Sawmills Lane in Brandon (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Brandon ward and the City of Durham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DH7 8AF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 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 8AF are sourced from Output Area E00104981 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DH7 8AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DH7 8AF.
256
47
£ 34,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 8AF 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.
Area Character
DH7 8AF has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 8AF. The average age is 47.2. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 8AF is moderate at 64 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Brandon Convenience Store0.7 km
- Premier - Meadowfield Convenience Store0.8 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Beech Park Convenience Store0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Brandon & Meadowfield Royal British Legion Club Ltd1.0 km
- Brandon Cricket Club1.0 km
- Brandon United Football Club0.7 km
- Brawns Den0.7 km
- Meadowfield & District Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bone Appetit0.2 km
- Gayle's Cuisine0.7 km
- The New Wok Inn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Brandon Chippy0.7 km
- Cinam Pe Restaurant0.7 km
- Pizza Top0.9 km
- Tung Fong0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- High View Guest House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.7 km
- Bishop Auckland10.7 km
- Chester-Le-Street12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Briar Avenue-Cypress Court0.1 km
- Briar Avenue-Cypress Court0.1 km
- Grove Road End0.1 km
- Grove Road End0.1 km
- Grove Road End0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DH78AF · Data under Open Government Licence