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Brandon (County Durham) vs Shildon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Shildon offers lower property prices by roughly 101%. Brandon (county Durham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brandon (county Durham) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brandon (County Durham)

£220,636

Shildon

£109,813

Crime Rate

Brandon (County Durham)

118.0

Shildon

149.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brandon (County Durham)

100.0%

Shildon

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brandon (County Durham)

171.3

Shildon

352.5

EPC Rating

Brandon (County Durham)

71.5

Shildon

71.4

Median Income

Brandon (County Durham)

£28,414

Shildon

£27,988

The average house price in Shildon is £109,813, which is 101% less than Brandon (county Durham) at £220,636. The most affordable entry point in Brandon (county Durham) is a flat at £96,778, while in Shildon it is a terraced at £59,648.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 200% pricier in Brandon (county Durham) (£178,647 vs £59,648).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brandon (county Durham) prices grew faster — 40% vs 12%.

With 118 offences per 1,000 people, Brandon (county Durham) is the safer of the two – 27% lower than Shildon's 149.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brandon (county Durham) is violent-crime, while in Shildon it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Brandon (county Durham) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Shildon. Brandon (county Durham) has 4 schools in total, while Shildon has 3.

Brandon (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Shildon School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrandon (County Durham)Shildon
Total Schools43
Primary43
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Shildon offers faster average downloads at 352.5 Mbps, compared to 171.3 Mbps in Brandon (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Brandon (county Durham) and 95.6% in Shildon. Gigabit availability stands at 23.6% in Brandon (county Durham) and 65.5% in Shildon.

Shildon is the faster of the two by 106% on average download speed (353 vs 171 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Brandon (county Durham) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Shildon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Brandon (county Durham) and £1,197 in Shildon. 68.5% of homes in Brandon (county Durham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Shildon.

Brandon (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,414 in Brandon (county Durham) and £27,988 in Shildon. The median age is 44.7 in Brandon (county Durham) and 44.5 in Shildon. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Brandon (county Durham) and 53.6% in Shildon. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Brandon (county Durham) versus 62.6% in Shildon.

IndicatorBrandon (County Durham)Shildon
Population9,50810,053
Median Age44.744.5
Median Household Income£28,414£27,988
Employment Rate51.2%53.6%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.6%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%27.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brandon (county Durham) and Shildon?
Brandon (county Durham) and Shildon are approximately 8.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brandon (county Durham) or Shildon?
Shildon is cheaper, with an average house price of £109,813.
Is Brandon (county Durham) or Shildon safer?
Brandon (county Durham) has the lower crime rate at 118 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brandon (county Durham) or Shildon?
Brandon (county Durham) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brandon (county Durham) or Shildon?
Shildon has faster average broadband at 352.5 Mbps.

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