DH7 8AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dominion Road, 0.4km 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 8AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.6% year-on-year. 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 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00104988 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOMINION ROAD, DH7 8AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOMINION ROAD, DH7 8AY.
222
43
£ 34,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 8AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DH7 8AY is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 8AY. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 87,500
10 sales · Mean £ 83,490
Semi-Detached
£ 80,500
6 sales · Mean £ 84,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DH7 8AY has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- One Stop0.1 km
- Beech Park Convenience Store0.5 km
- Storeys Bakers0.9 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Penny Petroleum (North East) Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brawns Den0.4 km
- Meadowfield & District Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bone Appetit0.5 km
- The New Wok Inn0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- High View Guest House0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Tung Fong0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham5.0 km
- Bishop Auckland10.3 km
- Chester-Le-Street12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Rd - Murray Chapel0.1 km
- Grove Rd (Murray Chapel)0.1 km
- Grove Rd (Clover Laid)0.1 km
- Grove Rd - Sainsburys0.1 km
- Red Barns Farm0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH78AY · Data under Open Government Licence