Fir Avenue, Brandon, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH7 8AT.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Fir Avenue, Brandon, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 4 Oct 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £89,625. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Fir Avenue range from £69,000 to £133,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Fir Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Fir Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DH7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £89,625 | 4 Oct 2024 |
Sold prices on Fir Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Fir Avenue DH7 8AT | 4 Oct 2024 | £133,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Fir Avenue DH7 8AT | 28 Jun 2024 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Fir Avenue DH7 8AT | 1 May 2024 | £96,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Fir Avenue DH7 8AT | 26 May 2020 | £83,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Fir Avenue DH7 8AT | 10 Jan 2020 | £85,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Fir Avenue DH7 8AT | 21 Jun 2019 | £79,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Fir Avenue DH7 8AT | 17 Jun 2019 | £77,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Fir Avenue DH7 8AT | 21 Nov 2018 | £95,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Fir Avenue DH7 8AT | 29 Jun 2016 | £69,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Fir Avenue | £135,000 (Jun 2024) → £133,000 (Oct 2024) | -1% over under a year |
| 12, Fir Avenue | £85,000 (Jan 2020) → £96,000 (May 2024) | +13% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Fir Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Primary Academy 280 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Browney Primary Academy 181 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor 66 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Langley Moor Nursery School 46 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Langley Moor Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| New Brancepeth Primary Academy 109 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor 98 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 mi |
| Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery 201 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Durham station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- Grove Rd - Murray Chapel (SW-bound, Grove Road) 1 min walk
- Briar Avenue-Bell Meadow (NE-bound, Briar Avenue) 1 min walk
- Briar Avenue-Cypress Court (SE-bound, Briar Avenue) 2 min walk
- Grove Road End (SW-bound, Grove Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Medical Group
Adrian Clark House, Sawmills Lane, Durham · 0.3 mi - Dunelm Medical Practice
Kelvin House, 1-2 Victor Terrace, Durham · 2.4 mi - Claypath & University Medical Group
26 Gilesgate, Durham · 3.4 mi - Willington Medical Group
Chapel Street, Willington, Crook · 3.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Brandon · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Mill Road, Durham · 1.1 mi
- Lidl Lidl Brandon · 1.2 mi
- Tesco Tesco Langley Moor Superstore · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Brandon Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Bennison's Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Durham Dental Implant Suite · 0.9 mi
- Falchion Orthodontics Limited · 2.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 38.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 48.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 779 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,427 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Fir Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.2% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 43.7% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.6% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 20.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.6% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.6% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.3% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.9% | 43% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 10% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.2% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 40.4% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 13.9% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.5% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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Estate agents near Fir Avenue
- Evenmore Properties 2.5 mi
- Wellbridge Property Management 3.0 mi
- Morgan Douglas Student Homes 3.1 mi
- Harrington Sales and Lettings Ltd 3.1 mi
- Frampton & Roebuck 3.1 mi
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