Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
Good2.34 miles · Ages 2–11
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Inspected 7 Nov 2023
Property History
4, THE FORGE, BRANCEPETH, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 8EW
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
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| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-06-2019 | £306,600 | £186 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 12-01-2017 | £300,000 | £182 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 02-08-2011 | £195,000 | £118 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 06-11-2003 | £245,000 | £149 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
Matched EPC Certificates
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2015 | D | C | 4, The Forge, Brancepeth | 1,647 | High (100) | View |
Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£3,205–£3,788 per year
Likely Bands E–F · standard two-adult charge
Based on 4 recorded sales, adjusted to 1991 values using house-price indices.
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Durham average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Property Deprivation Information
County Durham 038A (E01020685)
Note: “Deprivation” is a statistical term about access to resources and services; it is not a label on people or places.
Decile
6 / 10
Rank
18,223 / 33,755
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement · 6 without a current rating
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement · 6 without a current rating
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)Brandon Primary Academy
No current Ofsted rating1.45 miles · Ages 2–11
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Inspected 10 Dec 2024
Browney Primary Academy
No current Ofsted rating1.72 miles · Ages 4–11
Academy sponsor led
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
No current Ofsted rating2.13 miles · Ages 4–11
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Inspected 10 Jun 2025
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
No current Ofsted rating2.16 miles · Ages 2–11
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Inspected 1 Oct 2024
Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)Parkside Academy
Good2.48 miles · Ages 11–16
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Inspected 19 Sep 2023
Whitworth Park Academy
Good3.38 miles · Ages 11–16
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 5 Oct 2022
Durham Academy
Requires improvement3.17 miles · Ages 11–16
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Inspected 16 Mar 2022
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
No current Ofsted rating3.79 miles · Ages 11–18
Community school
Inspected 4 Feb 2025
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
No current Ofsted rating4.25 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 8 Oct 2024
Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in DH7 8EW
RisingCrime is up 69.2% over the past year, driven by increases in other theft and offset by decreases in criminal damage and arson.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Shows monthly crime levels over time. Peaks indicate higher crime periods.
Latest: 3 crimes
Overall Change
+69.2%
Increasing trend
Rising Most
Other theft
400% (low volume)
Falling Most
Criminal damage and arson
-100%
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 40.9% |
+125%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Other theft | 5 | 22.7% |
+400%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 18.2% |
+100%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 13.6% |
+50%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Public order | 1 | 4.5% |
+100%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
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