DH7 8BQ is a mixed residential area on Scripton Gill, 0.4km 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 8BQ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 65.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DH7 8BQ are sourced from Output Area E00104984 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCRIPTON GILL, DH7 8BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCRIPTON GILL, DH7 8BQ.
237
44
£ 34,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DH7 8BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DH7 8BQ's 66% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 65.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH7 8BQ. The average age is 44.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 93,750
10 sales · Mean £ 97,275
Semi-Detached
£ 114,000
19 sales · Mean £ 121,203
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DH7 8BQ is moderate at 72 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
7 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Commercial Convenience Ltd0.9 km
- Penny Petroleum (North East) Ltd1.0 km
- Brandon Convenience Store0.9 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- High View Guest House0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Tung Fong1.0 km
- Brandon Chippy0.9 km
- Cinam Pe Restaurant0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brandon United Football Club0.9 km
- Brawns Den0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bone Appetit0.5 km
- Gayle's Cuisine0.9 km
- The New Wok Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham4.9 km
- Bishop Auckland10.7 km
- Chester-Le-Street12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Scripton Gill0.1 km
- Alder Park - Beech Park0.2 km
- Vicarage Flats0.2 km
- Vicarage St. Brandons0.2 km
- Briar Avenue-Bell Meadow0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DH78BQ · Data under Open Government Licence